Just The Guy To Do It – Toby Keith

Introduction:

“Just the Guy to Do It” by Toby Keith is a track from his 2005 album Honkytonk University. The song was not released as a single, but it stands out as a playful and lighthearted tune in the album’s lineup. The song fits well into the overarching themes of Honkytonk University, which explores small-town life, blue-collar experiences, and a confident brand of masculinity that is central to much of Keith’s work.

In “Just the Guy to Do It,” Keith’s signature baritone vocal brings to life the character of a self-assured man offering solutions to a woman’s problems in a honky-tonk setting. The track is marked by its easygoing rhythm and a humorous yet confident approach, where the narrator is quick to offer his services to solve various issues, from emotional pain to life’s minor mysteries. This sense of bravado and good-natured charm reflects the honky-tonk environment that Toby Keith frequently draws inspiration from.

Though the song doesn’t delve into heavy emotional territory, it perfectly encapsulates Keith’s ability to balance humor with relatability, making it a fun and memorable part of his album. The album Honkytonk University itself was a significant release, marking Keith’s continued dominance in country music during the mid-2000s.

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Lyrics:

“Just The Guy To Do It”

Do blondes really have more fun
Or they just easier to spot in the dark?
Girl, I’m just tryin’ to cheer you up
I saw you sittin’ over here all alone, with a broken heart
It’s hurtin’ you real bad, wish there was somethin’ that I had
I’d hook you up, get you through it
You might need a man to hold you ’til it don’t
I’m just the guy to do itIs that your pretty boy standin’ there at the end of the bar
He’s got some nerve
Talkin’ loud and drinkin’ with a red head ridin’ shotgun on his arm
He’s such a jerk
I think he’s a knucklehead, all those ugly things he said were out of line
Man, he blew it
He might need someone to put him in his place
I’m just the guy to do it

Baby, I can’t mend your broken heart
I can’t take away your pain
I can’t promise you the sun is gonna shine when you’re walkin’ in the rain
If you need a hero for tonight, I can be the one, let me prove it
Yeah, you just say the magic words and we’ll be gone
I’m just the guy to do it

Baby, I can’t mend your broken heart
I can’t take away your pain
I can’t promise you the sun is gonna shine when you’re walkin’ in the rain
Oh but if you need a hero for tonight, I can be the one, let me prove it
Yeah, you just say the magic words and we’ll be gone
I’m just the guy to do it

Do blondes really have more fun
Or are they just easier to spot in the dark?