Lee Brice - Drinking Class (official Music Video) -

Reviewers from Rolling Stone and Taste of Country have noted that the video avoids "Solo cups-in-the-air" clichés. Instead, it balances the "misery" of backbreaking labor with the genuine joy found in simple pleasures.

: As Brice sings about being "up when the rooster crows" and "clocking in when the whistle blows," the visuals emphasize the repetitive, physically demanding nature of their jobs. Lee Brice - Drinking Class (Official Music Video)

: Brice himself appears throughout the video, often in a backwards ball cap, singing with an impassioned, slightly melancholy delivery that critics suggest adds depth to the song's message of adult resilience. Reviewers from Rolling Stone and Taste of Country

: Much of the video takes place in relatable local hubs like pool halls, bowling alleys, and outdoor bonfires. : Brice himself appears throughout the video, often

: The video effectively moves from the solitary drudgery of the workday to the loud, rowdy, and empowering atmosphere of the night, where whiskey and beer serve as symbols of earned freedom.

The video’s narrative arc follows a diverse group of laborers—including truckers, construction workers, welders, and waitresses—from the early, dark hours of dawn through a long day of work.