Alcohol
The B And The Band Lyrics

Dropped the clutch on the 7.3 truck
Started the engine of the 7.3 truck by releasing the clutch

And tore out the drive
Immediately accelerated and drove away from the location

She tried catching up but this ol' Powerstroke
The truck's powerful engine made it impossible for the woman to catch up

Slammed into gear and came alive
The truck's engine aggressively triggered as a result of switching gears, adding to its perceived strength

They're pouring dollar beers at the college bar
Cheap beers are being offered at a bar commonly frequented by college students

And I ain't about to let it go to waste
The singer perceives the cheap beer as a valuable commodity

Cause I finally uncovered that she had another lover
The singer learned that the woman he was with had been cheating on him

And it blew up in her face
Her deception came back to haunt her, leading to an explosive confrontation

Never shoulda put her on a pedestal
The artist regrets elevating the woman's status and esteem in his mind

Cause my higher power is Happy Hour
The artist's preferred source of comfort and release is drinking during Happy Hour

And I'm about to cleanse my soul
The singer perceives drinking as a way to wash away his troubles and pain

Barkeep line'em up
The artist is requesting a round of drinks from the bartender

Boys what's it gonna be
The singer is asking his companions what type of drink they want

I need one bourbon one Scotch one beer
The singer is specifying the types of drinks he desires

And that's just for me
The singer indicates that he is not sharing his drinks with anyone else

I paid for a double night at the DoubleTree
The artist paid for a two-night stay at a hotel chain called DoubleTree

So double up my order of Scotch
The artist is requesting a double order of Scotch on top of his original order

Cause I'm definitely over never ever taking orders from her
The singer is done taking orders from the woman who betrayed him

Alcohol the shots
The singer is attributing the power of his preferred drink to be equivalent to shots of a firearm

Later that night probably most of my life
The artist expects to drink heavily for the rest of the evening, likely in a way that has been common throughout his life

Couldn't say I made good decisions
The artist acknowledges that his decisions have been poor, particularly in relation to the situation with the woman he was with

But walking out the door of that two-bit horror story
The artist views his previous living situation and relationship with the woman as a bad experience

Got me following a new religion
The singer is now dedicating himself to a new way of life, likely involving alcohol and a release from his previous situation

No more "Honey do this" or "Honey do that"
The artist is relieved to no longer be subject to orders from the woman he was with

For a tiny bit of TLC
The singer believes that the drinks he desires will provide a small amount of 'tender loving care' to improve his mood

A couple shots of Jack'll knock you on your back
The singer is suggesting that a couple of shots of whiskey will have a powerful effect on an individual

Better than any little country thang
The singer seems to be declaring drinking as a more preferable activity to pursuing a relationship with a woman from the countryside

At least I saw the signs before she became my wife
The artist is glad that he discovered the woman's infidelity before marrying her

Now I'm calling my shot that the blonde at the bar
The artist is singling out a particular blonde woman at the bar as his choice for a potential new partner

Is a real shot of life
The singer perceives the chosen woman as a source of lively energy and potential for positive change in his life