Alan Jackson – Designated Drinker

About the song

Alan Jackson’s “Designated Drinker” is a country song about the importance of having a designated driver when you’re going out drinking. The song tells the story of a man who has been designated driver for his friends on a night out. He spends the night watching his friends drink and have fun, while he himself is sober. At the end of the night, he drives his friends home safely.

The song is a reminder that it’s important to have a plan when you’re going out drinking. If you’re going to be drinking, make sure you have a designated driver who will stay sober and drive you home safely. Drinking and driving is a serious offense that can lead to injury or death. It’s not worth the risk.

“Designated Drinker” is a catchy song with a strong message. It’s a good song to listen to before you go out drinking, as it will remind you to make a plan and have a designated driver. The song is also a good reminder to be responsible when you’re drinking. Don’t drink and drive. It’s not worth the risk.

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • It was released in 1993 on Alan Jackson’s album, A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘Bout Love).
  • The song was written by Alan Jackson and Keith Stegall.
  • It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
  • The song won the Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year in 1994.

Here are some interesting facts about the song:

  • The song was inspired by a real-life experience that Alan Jackson had. He was out drinking with his friends one night, and he ended up being the designated driver. He said that he didn’t mind being the designated driver, because he knew that it was the responsible thing to do.
  • The song’s music video features Alan Jackson and his friends going out drinking. The video also features a cameo appearance by then-President George H.W. Bush.
  • The song has been covered by many other artists, including Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, and Brad Paisley.

“Designated Drinker” is a classic country song with a timeless message. It’s a song that everyone should hear, especially if they’re going out drinking.

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Lyrics

Here’s my keysI want you to take ’emI think I’m gonna need youTo get back home
Hold on to my hatI don’t want to lose itI couldn’t standFor somethin’ else to be gone
I’m sure you know the reason I’m here cryin’I think you’ll understand why
TonightI’m the designated drinkerI just lostThe one that wrapped me ’round her fingerI need to getTo where I can’t think of herSo, tonightI’m the designated drinker
I came hereTo get you to help meI need a friendTo see me through
I hated to callI knew you wouldn’t mind at allI know you knowI’d do the same for you
I’m not the kind that likes to drown my sorrowI may hate myself tomorrow
But tonightI’m the designated drinkerI just lostThe one that wrapped me ’round her fingerI need to getTo where I can’t think of herSo, tonightI’m the designated drinker
We need to getTo where we can’t think of herSo, tonightWe’re the designated drinkersWoah, tonightWe’re the designated drinkers