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How Shaboozey Took an ‘Old-Timey’ Yet ‘Modern’ Hit to No. 1: A Sonic Analysis of ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’
Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" is analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed, looking at the various influences that informed the Hot 100 leader.
In addition, this genre-bending track seals the deal with modern production qualities, relatable lyrics and infectious hooks, all ingredients highly appealing to a pop audience. The use of a clap-along backbeat and a stomping four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern in such sections as the second post-chorus, third chorus and outro bring these genre influences up to date by filtering them through the lens of modern pop production. It also features hip-hop-influenced lyricism including specific references to luxury items (“My baby want a Birkin”), slang (“Tell my ma, I ain’t forget”) and occasional profanity (“We gon’ do this s–t again”).
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