Introduction:
“Who’s Your Daddy?” by Toby Keith was released as the second single from his 2002 album Unleashed, marking a notable entry into Keith’s catalog with its upbeat, flirtatious style and confident lyrics. Written by Keith himself, the song blends humor and swagger as it presents a playful narrative of a man trying to win over a love interest by positioning himself as her ultimate provider and protector. The song’s title phrase, “Who’s Your Daddy?,” serves as a lighthearted, recurring hook, adding to its catchy, sing-along appeal.
The single achieved commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in late 2002, which further solidified Keith’s dominance in country music at the time. “Who’s Your Daddy?” was also notable for its accompanying music video, featuring country music legend Cledus T. Judd and actress Krista Allen, which added a touch of humor and further showcased Keith’s laid-back, charismatic persona.
This track became part of a lineup of hits that continued to shape Keith’s image as a confident, sometimes provocative country artist. Alongside patriotic anthems like “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” this single demonstrated his versatility, showing that he could capture both the lighthearted and serious sides of his fanbase. The song’s success contributed to Unleashed becoming a multi-platinum album, cementing Keith’s place in early 2000s country music.
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Lyrics:
“Who’s Your Daddy?”
Yeah, here you come knockin’ on my door, baby
Tell me what you got on your mind
I guess those college boys all went home for the summertime
Yeah, you’re lookin’ right, lookin’ good
Lookin’ like a woman should
So why is it so hard to find
A place to lay your pretty little head down once in a while
You run on a little tough luck, baby
Don’t you sweat it
Everything is waiting inside for you
You know I got it
Come and get it
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your friend?
And who’s the one guy that you come runnin’ to
When your love life starts tumblin’?
I got the money if you got the honey
Let’s cut a deal, let’s make a plan
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your man?
You might’ve run on a little tough luck, baby, did you?
Don’t you sweat it
Everything is waiting inside for you
You know I got it
So come and get it
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, yeah, who’s your friend?
And who’s the one guy that you come runnin’ to
When your love life starts tumblin’?
I got the money, you got the honey
Let’s cut a deal, let’s make a plan
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your man?
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your man?