10 Sorry For Partyin'
Rhett Thomas Lyrics

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Dear bosses and strangers, gossips and cops
Ex-girlfriends and neighbors whose names I won't drop
To anyone who disapproves of anything we're about to do

I'm sorry for partying and Bacardi'n
What's happenin' in the back yard again
It started with a couple friends and some dude in a cardigan
Came rollin' in at 3 am

I don't know when it's gonna end
So for now, I'm sorry for... woah
Partying, partying... woah
Partying, partying

Dear judges and lawyers, to the kid that cuts my grass
To the Mardi Gras martyrs stayin' up late at night pickin' up trash
For anyone gettin' caught by a camera phone with your pants off

I'm sorry for partying and Bacardi'n
What's happenin' in the back yard again
It started with a couple friends and some dude in a cardigan
Came rollin' in at 3 am
I don't know when it's gonna end
So for now, I'm sorry for... woah
Partying, partying... woah
Partying, partying

Dear Grandma in Georgia who ain't even up
Yeah that picture wasn't for you
Yeah, that's just my luck

I'm sorry for partying and Bacardi'n
What's happenin' in the back yard again
It started with a couple friends and some dude in a cardigan
Came rollin' in at 3 am
I don't know when it's gonna end
So for now, I'm sorry for... woah
Partying, partying... woah
Partying, partying

Woah... partying, partying
Woah... partying, partying

Overall Meaning

In the song 10 Sorry For Partyin', Rhett Thomas apologizes to various people who would disapprove of drinking and partying. The song is a confession of sorts, as the singer accepts the consequences of his behavior. He is apologizing to bosses, gossips, cops, ex-girlfriends, neighbors, judges, lawyers, and even his grandma for partying too hard. He mentions Bacardi, a popular alcohol brand, as he acknowledges the nature of his transgressions. The song's chorus repeats the phrase," Partying, partying... woah," emphasizing the carefree nature of the "party life" he is apologizing for.

The opening verse of the song is addressed to people who may not approve of drinking and partying. The lyrics state, "Dear bosses and strangers, gossips and cops, Ex-girlfriends and neighbors whose names I won't drop, To anyone who disapproves of anything we're about to do." This is an apologia to everyone who does not like when people party recklessly. The second verse is aimed at people like judges, lawyers, and others in authority who may encounter partying people, and the third verse addresses the regret of being caught on a camera phone.

Overall, the song’s message is that drinking and partying can have negative consequences, and the drinker may have to face the repercussions of their behavior. It is a cautionary tale, advising the listener to be aware of the potential risks of partying too hard.

Line by Line Meaning

Dear bosses and strangers, gossips and cops
Apology to the authority figures and unknown people who may disapprove of his actions

Ex-girlfriends and neighbors whose names I won't drop
Apology to past lovers and nearby residents whose identities he will keep private

To anyone who disapproves of anything we're about to do
Apology to anyone who may not approve of his partying and Bacardi drinking habits

For anyone gettin' caught by a camera phone with your pants off
Apology to anyone who has been caught in compromising positions captured on camera phones

Dear judges and lawyers, to the kid who cuts my grass
Apology to the legal system, as well as his grass cutter

To the Mardi Gras martyrs stayin' up late at night pickin' up trash
Apology to those who have to clean up after wild parties and festivals, such as Mardi Gras

Dear Grandma in Georgia who ain't even up
Apology to his grandma who is probably still asleep and not aware of his actions

Yeah that picture wasn't for you, yeah, that's just my luck
Apology for accidentally showing his grandma a picture that was not intended for her, and acknowledging his bad luck

Apology for partying and Bacardi'n, What's happenin' in the back yard again
Acknowledging that he is indeed partying and drinking Bacardi, and apologizing for any chaos happening in the backyard

It started with a couple friends and some dude in a cardigan
Explaining how the party began with a small group of friends and a stranger wearing a cardigan

Came rollin' in at 3 am
Describing when the stranger arrived at the party

I don't know when it's gonna end
Admitting that he doesn't know when the party will stop

So for now, I'm sorry for... woah, Partying, partying... woah Partying, partying
Repeating his apology and acknowledging the partying that is still taking place

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY ROBBINS, THOMAS RHETT AKINS JR., BARRY GEORGE DEAN

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