Sheyna Gee's "Rooster" Crows Loud and Proud in Country Music's Party Scene
Sheyna Gee has never been one to shy away from a good time, and her latest single, "Rooster," proves just that. With a honky-tonk heartbeat, boot-stomping energy, and lyrics that feel like a wild Saturday night distilled into song, Gee delivers a party anthem that’s as unapologetic as it is infectious. Produced by Matt McClure and co-written by Gee alongside McClure and Nicole Whitt, "Rooster" is a roaring tribute to the rowdy, whiskey-soaked spirit of country music while paying homage to legends like Gretchen Wilson and Sara Evans.
From the opening lines—“I still act like someone half my age / When Mercury is in retrograde”—Gee sets the tone for a song that thrives on rebellion, revelry, and good ol’ fashioned honky-tonk fun. The lyrics, packed with clever wordplay and relentless energy, paint the picture of a night where the neon lights burn bright and the party doesn’t end until “the barn burns down, the rooster crows.”
“I knew from the minute we wrote ‘Rooster’ back in April that I was going to cut the song,” Gee shares. “It perfectly describes my party side in every word.”
Indeed, "Rooster" is Sheyna Gee at her best—bold, fiery, and completely in control of her own brand of country music. The song leans heavily into traditional country instrumentation, with a driving beat, a twangy guitar, and a melody that practically demands to be sung at the top of your lungs in a crowded bar. There’s a little bit of Texas in its spirit, a little bit of Nashville in its polish, and a whole lot of Sheyna Gee’s signature attitude woven throughout.
In an era where country music often walks the line between pop and traditional roots, Gee plants her boots firmly in the latter, embracing the raw, unapologetic energy that made artists like Gretchen Wilson’s "Redneck Woman" a household hit. The song’s anthemic chorus—"Til the cows come home and the moon don’t shine / Your sister don’t bitch and songs don’t rhyme"—carries the kind of reckless abandon that turns a fun song into a cult favorite.
As Sheyna Gee continues to carve out her space in the country music world, "Rooster" stands as a testament to her ability to blend classic influences with her own modern edge. It’s a song built for live shows, late nights, and letting loose—something country fans can always get behind.
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