Toby Keith – Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (Official Music Video)

Introduction:

Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” is a powerful country anthem released in 2002. The song, produced by James Stroud and Toby Keith himself, quickly became a defining moment in the singer’s career and a cultural touchstone following the September 11th attacks.

A surge of patriotism swept the nation in the aftermath of the tragic events, and Keith’s song perfectly captured the raw emotions and defiant spirit of Americans. With its driving rhythm and in-your-face lyrics, “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” resonated deeply with a public seeking solace and unity. The track climbed to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart, becoming one of Keith’s most iconic and commercially successful songs.

Beyond its chart success, the song ignited a passionate debate about patriotism and nationalism. Some hailed it as a powerful expression of American pride, while others criticized its aggressive tone. Regardless of the perspective, it is undeniable that “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” left an enduring impact on popular culture and remains a controversial yet compelling piece of Americana.

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Lyrics:

“Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)”

American Girls and American Guys
We’ll always stand up and salute
We’ll always recognize
When we see Old Glory Flying
There’s a lot of men dead
So we can sleep in peace at night
When we lay down our headMy daddy served in the army
Where he lost his right eye
But he flew a flag out in our yard
‘Til the day that he died
He wanted my mother, my brother, my sister and me
To grow up and live happy
In the land of the free

Now this nation that I love
Has fallen under attack
A mighty sucker punch came flyin’ in
From somewhere in the back
Soon as we could see it clearly
Through our big black eye
Man, we lit up your world
Like the 4th of July

Hey, Uncle Sam
Put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty
Started shakin’ her fist
And the eagle will fly
And there’s gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom
Start ringin’ her bell
And it’ll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Oh, brought to you Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue

Oh, justice will be served
And the battle will rage
This big dog will fight
When you rattle his cage
And you’ll be sorry that you messed with
The U.S. of A
‘Cause we’ll put a boot in your ass
It’s the American way

Hey, Uncle Sam
Put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty
Started shakin’ her fist
And the eagle will fly
And there’s gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom
Start ringin’ her bell
And it’ll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Oh, brought to you Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue
Oh, oh, of the Red, White and Blue
Oh, oh, of my Red, White and Blue