"We're up when the rooster crows / Clock in when the whistle blows"
Despite its title, Brice describes the song as a tribute to the "blue-collar crowd" rather than just a party track. It celebrates the hard work and resilience of people who "bust their backs" from Monday through Friday and earn their relaxation. Josh Kear, David Frasier, and Ed Hill. Lee Brice - Drinking Class
Watch the official music video, live performances, and lyric versions of Lee Brice's working-class anthem: Lee Brice - Drinking Class (Official Music Video) YouTube · Lee Brice "We're up when the rooster crows / Clock
The lyrics highlight the daily grind of the working class with lines such as: Watch the official music video, live performances, and
"I belong to the drinking class / Monday through Friday, man we bust our backs"
The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and peaked at No. 53 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lyrical Themes