Thomas Rhett's music falls into the country genre. His songs classify as country due to the use of guitars and the soft tone he uses like other country artists also do. Rhett has produced five albums throughout his career that is still ongoing and all of his music is very strictly country based.
In America divorce happens daily even though the goal of marriage is for a couple to stay together for the rest of their lives. Die a Happy Man is all about genuine love and what you don't need once you find it. The use of guitar ties into the country genre along with the little use of any other instruments. The whole point of this song is that when you meet the love of your life nothing else matters anymore. "If I never get to see the Northern Lights" "Oh, if I never get to build my mansion in Georgia" describes that he doesn't feel the need to travel and buy expensive things because he already has the best thing in his life. Many people think that money is the way to achieve happiness, but Rhett's song is trying to explain that is not quite the right way. Love is meant to be built off of trust and commitment that a couple vows to each other. Although some relationships are based on how much one makes or what they are said they will receive if they get married. The constant use of the line "Baby, I could die a happy man" is a constant reminder that once you find your person you will be the happiest version of yourself. Although some may choose that money does buy happiness, I think the majority of people will agree with Rhett.
[Verse 1]
Baby, last night was hands down
One of the best nights that I've had, no doubt
Between the bottle of wine and the look in your eyes and the Marvin Gaye
Then we danced in the dark under September stars in the pourin' rain
[Pre-Chorus]
And I know that I can't ever tell you enough
That all I need in this life is your crazy love
[Chorus 1]
If I never get to see the Northern Lights
Or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night
Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man
[Verse 2]
Baby, that red dress brings me to my knees
Oh, but that black dress makes it hard to breathe
You’re a saint, you’re a goddess, the cutest, the hottest, a masterpiece
It's too good to be true, nothing better than you in my wildest dreams
[Pre-Chorus]
And I know that I can't ever tell you enough
That all I need in this life is your crazy love
[Chorus 1]
If I never get to see the Northern Lights
Or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night
Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man, yeah, yeah
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[Bridge]
I don't need no vacation, no fancy destination
We could stay at home, listen to the radio
[Chorus 2]
Oh, if I never get to build my mansion in Georgia
Or drive a sports car up the coast of California
Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man
[Post-Chorus]
Baby, I could die a happy man
Oh, I could die a happy man
You know I could, girl
I could die, I could die a happy man
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