Bucket List Beers
Ray Fulcher Lyrics

There's that first one in high school on the 4th of July
This refers to the experience of having your first beer in high school during a celebration like Independence Day.

When ya momma takes her eyes off of the Igloo ice
It describes the moment when your mother is not paying attention to the cooler, allowing you to grab a beer.

And that last one on prom night that finally does ya in
This line talks about the last beer consumed on prom night, which gets you drunk or intoxicated.

You wake up swearing you'll never drink it again
After the night of drinking, you wake up with a hangover and make a promise to yourself that you won't drink that much again.

That's one of those, that you'll never forget
This line emphasizes that certain beers hold memorable experiences that will stay with you forever.

That's one of those, you'll be glad that ya did
It suggests that despite any negative consequences, you will ultimately appreciate having had those beers and the memories associated with them.

One of them once-in-a-lifetime, drink-em-up-while-you-can kind
Referring to the special beers, these are described as rare opportunities that should be enjoyed to the fullest.

Six-pack souvenirs, yeah, so, raise 'em up high
Considering the beers as souvenirs, this line encourages raising your beers and celebrating their significance.

That's some of my, bucket list beers
This phrase implies that these specific beers are part of Ray Fulcher's personal bucket list, representing experiences he aims to have in life.

When you finally get to open, that one that you saved
This line highlights the anticipation and satisfaction of finally opening a beer that you have been saving for a special occasion.

For that army buddy gettin' off of that, comin' home plane
It refers to sharing a beer with a friend who is returning home after being in the army, representing a moment of celebration and reunion.

And pouring one for daddy, on the day he retired
This line describes the act of raising a beer to honor and toast Ray Fulcher's father on his retirement day.

Here's to the last forty, and the next twenty-five
This phrase symbolizes toasting to both the past and future, celebrating the forty years already lived and looking forward to the next twenty-five years to come.

Like a 12-ounce cold can stamp on time
Comparing the beers to a stamp on time, it suggests that each beer serves as a mark or symbol of a particular moment or period in life.

Marking the highlights of a damn good life
This line indicates that the beers represent the memorable and enjoyable moments in life, signifying a fulfilling and rewarding existence.

Somebody somewhere tonight, is holding one of those
This line acknowledges the fact that at any given moment, someone else is currently enjoying one of those memorable and special beers.

Yeah, so, raise 'em up high, that's some of my, bucket list beers
Reiterating the importance of celebrating and appreciating these beers, Ray Fulcher emphasizes raising them high as they are part of his personal collection of beers he aims to experience in his life.