Skoal, Chevy & Browning Lyrics – Morgan Wallen

Skoal, Chevy & Browning Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer’s talking about a hunting trip with someone older and wiser—probably his uncle. This guy’s really old-school, wearing flannel and doing things the traditional way. It’s peak hunting season, and while the singer is just out there hoping to get a deer to hang on the wall, his uncle’s focused on providing food. They meet back at an old custom truck where the uncle already has a deer and a beer. When the singer brags, the uncle quickly calls out the empty hands—keeping things real and grounded.

[Pre-Chorus]
While the singer holds a flashlight and one of the deer’s legs, his uncle pulls out a knife to clean it. In that quiet moment, they get deep—talking about everything from women and faith to politics and dogs. The singer opens up about feeling lost, and his uncle, Uncle Joe, starts sharing some real advice.

[Chorus]
Uncle Joe breaks down life in a way that sticks. He says if you’re gonna be someone’s friend, be reliable like Skoal tobacco—always there when needed. If you’re gonna love someone, love them like an old Chevy—tough and dependable. And when you’ve got something to say, don’t hold back, just say it straight like a Browning rifle. He’s telling the singer to live with honesty, loyalty, and strength—just like those three things.

[Verse 2]
Uncle Joe gets serious, saying he wishes he’d shared this advice with the singer’s cousin, who got into trouble. He clearly regrets not being there or speaking up earlier. He hopes his cousin knows he still loves him, and now he’s trying to make sure the singer doesn’t end up making the same mistakes.

[Pre-Chorus]
Uncle Joe decides it’s time to stop dwelling on the heavy stuff and moves on to cooking. He throws a piece of venison on a hot skillet with some seasoning. Meanwhile, the singer’s in his own head, half buzzed from the beer but also reflecting on everything his uncle said.

[Chorus]
Uncle Joe’s words are echoed again—be the kind of friend who always shows up like Skoal, love your woman with the strength and steadiness of a Chevy, and be honest and straightforward like a Browning rifle. It’s a reminder to live with character, purpose, and heart, just like the examples he grew up with.

[Bridge]
He remembers how his uncle took him hunting, all decked out in classic flannel. At first, he just wanted a deer as a trophy, something to brag about. But by the end of the trip, he left with something more valuable—life lessons and a deeper understanding of what really matters.

[Chorus]
Once more, the message hits home: if you’re gonna be someone’s friend, be dependable like Skoal. If you love someone, be steady and loyal like a Chevy. And if there’s something you need to say, speak the truth clearly like a Browning. These simple things—loyalty, love, and honesty—are the backbone of a good life, and that’s what Uncle Joe was trying to pass on.