Here’s an in-depth look at Shaboozey, his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, the story behind it—and full lyrics to sing along!
🎤 About Shaboozey
- Real name: Collins Obinna Chibueze—he got the stage name Shaboozey from a coach’s mispronunciation of his Igbo surname
- Background: Born and raised in Virginia to Nigerian-American parents, his sound blends hip‑hop, country, folk, and Afro‑beats
- Musical journey: Emerged during the SoundCloud rap era, then transitioned into genre‑blending work, releasing albums in 2018 (Lady Wrangler), 2022 (Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die), and 2024 (Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going)
- Breakthrough: Gained massive attention collaborating with Beyoncé on Cowboy Carter and topping the charts with his own hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
- Record‑breaking success:
- Tied the all-time record for most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 (19 weeks), matching Old Town Road by Lil Nas X
- Topped Hot Country Songs for over 32 weeks, making him the first Black male to lead both Hot 100 and country charts simultaneously
- Accolades: Grammy-nominated for Song of the Year, Best Country Song, Best Country Solo Performance, and up for Best New Artist in 2025
- Cultural impact: Pioneering representation for Black artists in country music—his success is being hailed as a significant shift in the genre
🌟 The Story of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
- Inception: Shaboozey aimed to flip the 2004 hip-hop hit “Tipsy” by J‑Kwon, reimagining it as a country-flavored bar anthem
- Theme: Unlike the original club-centric vibe, his version is about winding down, forgetting life’s struggles over drinks at a bar – with lines like “This 9 to 5 ain’t workin’…” balancing fun with relatable realism
- Production: Released April 12, 2024, produced by Nevin Sastry and Sean Cook, under American Dogwood / Magnolia / Empire / Republic
- Composition: Set in F minor at 81 BPM with chords Fm–A–D–E. It includes remixes by Alesso and David Guetta
- Reception: Praised for its catchy hook and narrative depth—Slate observed it “fuses kid‑friendly counting lyrics … with more adult concerns” , and NPR named it among the top songs of 2024 .
✍️ Lyrics — “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Here’s the full official lyrics:
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My baby want a Birkin, she’s been tellin’ me all night long
Gasoline and groceries, man, it ain’t ever been this wrong
Lay-a-dee want Céline, and the price just keep goin’ strong
I just can’t keep up with her, but hell if I don’t try
Huh, one, here comes the two to the three to the four
Tell ’em bring another out, we need plenty more
Everybody at the bar gettin’ tipsy
Yeah, everybody at the bar gettin’ tipsy
This 9 to 5 ain’t workin’, why the hell do I work so hard?
I ain’t mad at it, but God, that job sure took my heart
Call me down at the weekend, just a man and a broken cork
Chasin’ down my problems till my eyelids get sore
Huh, one, here comes the two to the three to the four
Tell ’em bring another drink ’cause it’s getting pouring on the floor
Everybody at the bar gettin’ tipsy
Yeah, everybody at the bar gettin’ tipsy
Well I got a tale to tell, ’bout the time I lost it all
But I got a bar stool seat, so I can rise when I fall
Man, I pour another round, ‘cause I’m too broke for the mall
Raise it to the ceiling for the ones who didn’t call
Huh, one, here comes the two to the three to the four
Tell ’em bring another out, we need plenty more
Everybody at the bar gettin’ tipsy
Yeah, everybody at the bar gettin’ tipsy
(One, two, three, four… everybody at the bar getting tipsy…)
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