Bar Star – English Lyrics

• By: Carter Faith

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of contemporary Country music storytelling with Carter Faith's 'Bar Star.' This track is perfect for learning common, playful English phrases and idioms used to describe a charismatic, if slightly rough-around-the-edges, romantic interest—like 'happy hour hero' and 'work of art.' Its clear, sing-along chorus and classic barroom theme make it a relatable and catchy entry point into modern country slang and lyrical structure.

[English]

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♪ SOME GIRLS LIKE A NINE TO FIVE MAN ♪

♪ SHORT HAIR AND A LONG-TERM PLAN ♪

♪ MOST LIKE THE KIND THAT STAY HOME AT NIGHT ♪

♪ NEVER HAVE TO WORRY ‘BOUT STARTING NO FIGHTS ♪

♪ NOT ME, NOT MINE ♪

♪ THAT AIN’T MY TYPE ♪

♪ I MET HIM IN THE NEON LIGHT ♪

♪ MY BABY’S A BAR STAR ♪

♪ A DAMN LIVIN’, DRINKIN’ WORK OF ART ♪

♪ HE GETS TO SIPPING AND HE GOES TOO FAR ♪

♪ BUT I DON’T MIND IT, KINDA LIKE IT, WHEN HE GOES TOO FAR ♪

♪ HE’S A HAPPY HOUR HERO ♪

♪ HE’S ALWAYS GETTIN’ KEYSTONED ♪

♪ BLESS HIS LIVER AND HIS HONKYTONK HEART ♪

♪ ‘CAUSE MY BABY’S A BAR STAR ♪

♪ HE’S BURNED OUT AND PRETTY MUCH BAKED ♪

♪ BUT HE TREATS ME GOOD FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE ♪

♪ DON’T DO ME LIKE THE OTHERS ♪

♪ HE’S SWEET TO HIS MOTHER ♪

♪ THEY’LL BE SINGING ‘BOUT HIM SOMEDAY ♪

♪ MY BABY’S A BAR STAR ♪

♪ A DAMN LIVIN’, DRINKIN’ WORK OF ART ♪

♪ HE GETS TO SIPPING AND HE GOES TOO FAR ♪

♪ BUT I DON’T MIND IT, KINDA LIKE IT, WHEN HE GOES TOO FAR ♪

♪ HE’S A HAPPY HOUR HERO ♪

♪ HE’S ALWAYS GETTIN’ KEYSTONED ♪

♪ BLESS HIS LIVER AND HIS HONKYTONK HEART ♪

♪ ‘CAUSE MY BABY’S A BAR STAR ♪

♪♪♪

♪ MY BABY’S A BAR STAR ♪

♪ A DAMN LIVIN’, DRINKIN’ WORK OF ART ♪

♪ HE GETS TO SIPPING AND HE GOES TOO FAR ♪

♪ BUT I DON’T MIND IT, KINDA LIKE IT, WHEN HE GOES TOO FAR ♪

♪ HE’S A HAPPY HOUR HERO ♪

♪ HE’S ALWAYS GETTIN’ KEYSTONED ♪

♪ BLESS HIS LIVER AND HIS HONKYTONK HEART ♪

♪ ‘CAUSE MY BABY’S A BAR STAR ♪

[MUSIC FADES]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bar /bɑːr/ A1	noun - a place where alcoholic drinks are served
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a luminous celestial body; a famous person
neon /ˈniːɒn/ B1	noun - a bright, colorful gas used in illuminated signs
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure and contentment
hero /ˈhɪəroʊ/ A2	noun - a person admired for courage or noble qualities
liver /ˈlɪvər/ B1	noun - the large organ in the abdomen that processes nutrients
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the center of emotion
honkytonk /ˈhɒŋkiˌtʌŋk/ C1	noun - a bar that provides country music and dancing; rustic style
keystoned /ˈkiːstoʊnd/ C2	verb (slang) - to become intoxicated on the drink Keytone (invented slang for strong alcohol)
burnt /bɜːrnt/ A2	adjective - damaged by fire or heat; exhausted
baked /beɪkt/ B1	adjective (slang) - very drunk or high
sipping /ˈsɪpɪŋ/ B1	verb - to drink something slowly in small mouthfuls
goes /ɡoʊz/ A1	verb - moves or travels to a place
mind /maɪnd/ A1	verb - to care about; to be bothered by noun - the element of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers
kind /kaɪnd/ A2	adjective - gentle, caring, or friendly noun - a category or type
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
fights /faɪts/ A2	noun - physical or verbal conflicts verb - to engage in a fight
worry /ˈwɜːri/ A2	verb - to feel anxious or troubled about something
work /wɜːrk/ A1	noun - activity involving mental or physical effort verb - to do a job or task
art /ɑːrt/ A1	noun - creative visual or performing works