Released: 2024
“Drink Don’t Need No Mix” by Shaboozey featuring BigXthaPlug is a raucous anthem celebrating a night of hard partying and straight-up, no-nonsense drinking. It’s a wild, dizzying journey through neon-lit streets, dive bars, and the intoxicating world of rock ‘n’ roll excess.
The song kicks off with a bang, detailing a buddy who’s had a bit too much to drink and ended up hitting his head on the sidewalk. But, in true rock ‘n’ roll fashion, he’s going to be just fine. The party doesn’t stop there, though. They’ve just left Whiskey Row, a nod to the famous strip of bars in Nashville, and they’re still seeing neon lights – a clear sign they’re well on their way to a memorable night.
The dive bar and PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon, a popular cheap beer) set the scene for a night of unpretentious, good old-fashioned fun. The mention of ‘bachelorettes on Broadway’ paints a picture of a lively, bustling scene filled with potential romantic encounters.
Flexing with a ‘truckbed made of cedarwood’, the singer shows off his success and wealth. But he’s not interested in fancy cocktails or mixed drinks. When he looks inside his cup and finds it almost empty, he’s genuinely confused. Where’s the rest of his drink?
The chorus ‘The drink don’t need no mix’ is a bold declaration of the singer’s preference for strong, straight-up alcohol. He’s not here for fancy cocktails or watered-down drinks. He wants to get ‘faded’, a slang term for getting drunk, and he’s not shy about it.
As the song progresses, we get a glimpse into the dizzying effects of the alcohol. The room is at a standstill, everyone’s wasted, but the singer can still stand. He’s living it up, taking shots of tequila, while Shaboozey prefers whiskey. They’re both ‘tipsy’, a euphemism for being slightly drunk, and they’re loving every minute of it.
The song then shifts gears to brag about their rockstar lifestyle. They’re ‘turnt up’, a slang term for being excited and energetic, and they’re ‘winning’, living the dream with constant partying, rocking out at shows, making money, and attracting women.
Despite all the success, the singer still has his sights set on bigger things. He’s ‘gone gold’, a term for selling a certain number of records, and he’s aiming for an Emmy, a Grammy, even an Oscar. But no matter how high he climbs, he’s still the same guy who prefers his drinks strong and straight – ‘The drink don’t need no mix’.
