Luke Bryan, “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand”

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Country musician Luke Bryan is back with “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand,” a single that plays well to his fan base (and southerners), without moving the needle.

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”O” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]nce upon a time, 🎙 Luke Bryan was pushing the envelope in country music, for better or worse. That’s right, he was a clear proponent of experimentation, integrating a bag of pop and R&B cues into the musical genre. Lately, however, Bryan seems to have settled into middle age (he’s 46) and is embracing country and southern clichés. My point is, 🎵 “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand” is a prime example of a song that it seems Bryan has released in the past. Sure, it has a slightly odder title, but take a listen and clearly, we’ve been here before.[/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

On “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand,” Luke Bryan sounds true to self. Vocally, the tone, with a southern twang, is firmly intact. Thematically, Bryan plays to his base: farming, fishing, hunting, and God. If you’re from the south or have experienced the south, you can relate. If not, well, you’re likely not part of Bryan’s base, to begin with. Nothing brand-new or game-changing comes out of this record because it is tried-and-true, with no frills. Perhaps the chorus says it best:

“I do my prayin’ in a deer stand

On my back-forty church

Thinkin’ ‘bout life on a cold sunrise

Yeah, that’s my Heaven on Earth

Me and God in a cornfield

Gotta think He understands

I might miss a Sunday from time to time

But I get there when I can

We’re all good in these woods ‘causе here I am

Prayin’ in a deer stand.”

Final Thoughts 💭

So, what’s the overall assessment on 🎵 “Prayin’ In A Deer Stand”? It’s respectable. Again, if you’re a fan of Luke Bryan, this is right up your alley – enjoyable but not revolutionary. If you’re not, or a more casual listener, it doesn’t move the needle. Personally, this song is okay, but I understand this isn’t a song for me.