Drunk On A Plane – English Lyrics

• By: Dierks Bentley

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the lively world of Dierks Bentley's "Drunk On A Plane," a hit country song that offers a unique blend of humor and heartfelt emotion. Learning English through this song is a fantastic way to grasp conversational phrases and slang related to travel, partying, and overcoming heartbreak. Its engaging narrative and catchy chorus make it special, providing insights into American country music storytelling while offering a fun and memorable listening experience.

[English]

[GIRL] - CAN WE TAKE A PICTURE WITH YOU?

THANK YOU SO MUCH

YAY

(CROWD MURMUR)

[PA] - LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING FROM UP FRONT HERE

THANKS FOR FLYING WITH US AT RISER AIR

ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR WE'LL HAVE OUR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS OUT THERE

WITH FULL DRINK SERVICE SO FEEL FREE

TO MAKE FULL USE OF THAT

- I KNOW WE WILL

[PA] - SO Y'ALL JUST SIT ON BACK AND RELAX

AND ENJOY YOUR FLIGHT ON RISER AIR

♪♪♪

♪ I TOOK TWO WEEKS VACATION FOR THE HONEYMOON ♪

♪ A COUPLE TICKETS ALL INCLUSIVE DOWN IN CANCUN ♪

♪ I COULDN'T GET MY MONEY BACK SO I'M IN SEAT 7A ♪

♪ I'M GETTIN' DRUNK ON A PLANE ♪

♪ I BET THE FELLA ON THE AISLE THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY ♪

♪'CAUSE I TAPED YOUR PICTURE ♪

♪ TO THE SEATBACK RIGHT BESIDE ME ♪

♪ NOW I'VE GOT EMPTY BOTTLES FILLIN' BOTH OUR TRAYS ♪

♪ I'M GETTIN' DRUNK ON A PLANE ♪

♪ BUYIN' DRINKS FOR EVERYBODY ♪

♪ BUT THE PILOT IT'S A PARTY ♪

♪ GOT THIS 737 ROCKIN' LIKE A G6 ♪

♪ STEWARDESS IS SOMETHIN' SEXY ♪

♪ LEANIN' POURIN' COKE AND WHISKEY ♪

♪ TOLD HER ABOUT MY CONDITION ♪

♪ GOT A LITTLE MILE HIGH FLIGHT ATTENTION ♪

♪ IT'S MARDI GRAS ♪

♪ UP IN THE CLOUDS ♪

♪ I'M UP SO HIGH ♪

♪ I MAY NEVER COME DOWN ♪

♪ I'LL TRY ANYTHING ♪

♪ TO DROWN OUT THE PAIN ♪

♪ THEY ALL KNOW WHY ♪

♪ I'M GETTIN' DRUNK ON A PLANE ♪

♪ WE HAD THIS DATE MARKED ON THE CALENDAR FOREVER ♪

♪ WE'D TAKE THAT NEW WED LIMO AIRPORT RIDE TOGETHER ♪

♪ I FEEL LIKE A PLASTIC GROOM ALONE THERE AT THE ♪

♪ TOP OF THE CAKE ♪

♪ SO HEY ♪

♪ I'M GETTIN' DRUNK ON A PLANE ♪

♪ BUYIN' DRINKS FOR EVERYBODY ♪

♪ BUT THE PILOT IT'S A PARTY ♪

♪ GOT THIS 737 ROCKIN' LIKE A G6 ♪

♪ STEWARDESS IS SOMETHIN' SEXY ♪

♪ LEANIN' POURIN' COKE AND WHISKEY ♪

♪ TOLD HER ABOUT MY CONDITION ♪

♪ GOT A LITTLE MILE HIGH FLIGHT ATTENTION ♪

♪ IT'S MARDI GRAS ♪

♪ UP IN THE CLOUDS ♪

♪ I'M UP SO HIGH ♪

♪ I MAY NEVER COME DOWN ♪

♪ I'LL TRY ANYTHING ♪

♪ TO DROWN OUT THE PAIN ♪

♪ THEY ALL KNOW WHY ♪

♪ I'M GETTIN' DRUNK ON A PLANE ♪

♪♪♪

♪♪♪

♪ ON MY WAY HOME I'LL BUMP THIS SEAT ♪

♪ RIGHT UP TO FIRST CLASS ♪

♪ SO I CAN DRINK THAT CHEAP CHAMPAGNE ♪

♪ OUT OF A REAL GLASS ♪

♪ AND WHEN WE LAND I'LL CALL HER UP AND TELL HER ♪

♪ KISS MY ASS ♪

♪ 'CAUSE HEY ♪

♪ I'M DRUNK ON A PLANE ♪

♪ BUYIN' DRINKS FOR EVERYBODY ♪

♪ BUT THE PILOT IT'S A PARTY ♪

♪ GOT THIS 737 ROCKIN' LIKE A G6 ♪

♪ STEWARDESS IS SOMETHIN' SEXY ♪

♪ LEANIN' POURIN' COKE AND WHISKEY ♪

♪ TOLD HER ABOUT MY CONDITION ♪

♪ GOT A LITTLE MILE HIGH FLIGHT ATTENTION ♪

♪ IT'S MARDI GRAS ♪

♪ UP IN THE CLOUDS ♪

♪ I'M UP SO HIGH ♪

♪ I MAY NEVER COME DOWN ♪

♪ I'LL TRY ANYTHING ♪

♪ TO DROWN OUT THE PAIN ♪

♪ THEY ALL KNOW WHY ♪

♪ I'M GETTIN' DRUNK ON A PLANE ♪

♪ I'M GETTIN' DRUNK ON A PLANE ♪

♪ I MIGHT BE PASSED OUT ♪

♪ IN THE BAGGAGE CLAIM ♪

♪ I'M DRUNK ON A PLANE ♪

[MUSIC FADES]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
drunk /drʌŋk/ A1	adjective - intoxicated from alcohol
plane /pleɪn/ A1	noun - aircraft
honeymoon /ˈhʌniˌmun/ A2	noun - vacation after a wedding
inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ B1	adjective - including everything
Cancun /kænˈkuːn/ A2	noun - a city in Mexico
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A1	adjective - mentally deranged or insane
taped /teɪpt/ A2	verb - attached with tape
sexy /ˈsɛksi/ A2	adjective - sexually attractive
whiskey /ˈwɪskɪ/ A1	noun - a distilled alcoholic drink
condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ A2	noun - state of being
Mardi Gras /ˌmɑːrdi ˈɡrɑː/ B1	noun - a carnival celebration
drown /draʊn/ A2	verb - to sink in liquid and die verb - to overwhelm
pain /peɪn/ A1	noun - physical or emotional suffering
champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ A2	noun - sparkling wine
rockin /ˈrɒkɪŋ/ B1	adjective - energetic and exciting
stewardess /ˈstjuːərdəs/ B1	noun - female flight attendant
mile /maɪl/ A1	noun - unit of distance
clouds /klaʊdz/ A1	noun - visible mass of water vapor
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ A1	adjective - made of synthetic material

Key Grammar Structures

• I took two weeks vacation for the honeymoon

  ➔ Noun as adjective, Gerund as noun

  ➔ The phrase "two weeks vacation" uses the noun "vacation" to describe the type of time taken. "For the honeymoon" is a prepositional phrase indicating purpose.

• I bet the fella on the aisle thought I was crazy

  ➔ Past continuous implied, relative clause

  ➔ The sentence implies the 'fella' was *in the process of* thinking, not just a completed thought. "on the aisle" is a prepositional phrase modifying 'fella'. "thought I was crazy" is a noun clause functioning as the object of 'bet'.

• I'll try anything to drown out the pain

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose

  ➔ "To drown out the pain" is an infinitive phrase explaining *why* the speaker will try anything. It functions as an adverbial modifier.

• Got this 737 rockin' like a G6

  ➔ Present participle as adjective, simile

  ➔ "rockin'" is a present participle functioning as an adjective describing the 737. The phrase uses a simile, comparing the plane's movement to a G6.

• Told her about my condition

  ➔ Indirect object, noun as attribute

  ➔ "her" is the indirect object of the verb "told". "condition" is a noun acting as the attribute of the information being conveyed.