He commences to tell the bartender about his grief because his girl left him, and either he'll hide it with beer, or he'll be at home remembering heɾ.
The metallic click and hiss sound of opening this type of container is featured several times in the song.
The music video for Jackson's version was directed by Steven Goldmann, and features Cledus T. Judd.
Upon opening the bottle, he suddenly finds himself at a black tie event where Alan Jackson is performing.
The video switches between shots of Jackson and his band onstage, Judd socializing, and various people transforming into drunk, working-class, or "country" versions of themselves whenever a glass passes in front of the camera.