Quick Overview
Country star Luke Bryan opened up about his doubts regarding his 2012 hit single "Drunk on You," admitting that a specific line in the chorus almost caused him to skip recording the track altogether.
Why did Luke Bryan almost skip recording "Drunk on You"?
During an appearance on the Bobbycast, Luke Bryan explained that he was worried the line "Girl, you make my speakers go boom boom" was simply too cheesy. He questioned the line's quality and admitted that he considered backing away from the song completely because of his doubts about that specific phrase.
Why didn't Luke Bryan just change the lyric?
"Drunk on You" was Bryan's first No. 1 hit that he had not co-written. Because he did not write the track, he felt that going in and modifying significant lyrics in the chorus would be semi-disrespectful. Consequently, changing the line was never an option for him, leaving him to decide whether to record it as written or pass on it entirely.
How did Luke Bryan overcome his doubts about the song?
After people around him urged him to let go of his hesitation regarding the "boom boom" line, Bryan began playing the demo at after-parties and during small setups on his Farm Tour. When he noticed his entire crew naturally singing along to the line without any hesitation, he realized he was overthinking the lyric and decided to record it.
Who was offered "Drunk on You" before Luke Bryan?
Jason Aldean was pitched "Drunk on You" before Luke Bryan received it. Aldean passed on the track because he did not feel it matched his vibe. Speaking on Taste of Country Nights earlier this year, Aldean admitted he regrets not recording the song after seeing how successful it became for Bryan.
Released in 2012, "Drunk on You" went on to secure a No. 1 spot on the country charts for Luke Bryan.
