Story Behind The Song
The narrator in this song is an average wokring stiff who's trying to explain to his wife that he needs a little time to unwind at the end of a day's work by knocking back a few with his pals at the bar.
Song Description
A honky-tonk country tune in the style of the more humorous & rowdy stuff by Garth Brooks & Hank Williams Jr.
| Song Length |
3:14 |
Genre |
Country - Honky Tonk, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Sociable |
Subject |
Friendship, Alchohol, Beer, Wine |
| Similar Artists |
Hank Williams, Garth Brooks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When I get home from putting in a ten-hour shift
Some peace & quiet here would be considered a gift
You got a million things that are wrong with me
You got a million people you could get to agree
Tonight I don't care
Please just spare
Me the details
I'm goin' out to where they know me & they like me anyway
Goin' out to where there's nickel beer & pretzels today
Goin' out to where they got NASCAR on the big screen TV
Goin' out cause when that whistle goes you know we need to blow off some steam
If I could have a couple hours to rest my mind
The words I'm saying, babe, wouldn't come out so unkind
Won't you please stop, babe, I heard it all before
This conversation's done: I'm reaching for the door
Tonight I don't care
Please just spare
Me the details
I'm goin' out to where they know me & they like me anyway
Goin' out to where there's nickel beer & pretzels today
Goin' out to where they got NASCAR on the big screen TV
Goin' out cause when that whistle goes you know we need to blow off some steam
Why are the best talks that we had the last couple years
When I'm alone & driving after three or four beers
You got a million things that are wrong with me
You got a million people you could get to agree
Tonight I don't care
Please just spare
Me the details
I'm goin' out to where they know me & they like me anyway
Goin' out to where there's nickel beer & pretzels today
Goin' out to where they got NASCAR on the big screen TV
Goin' out cause when that whistle goes you know we need to blow off some steam.