Introduction:
Toby Keith, a renowned country music artist known for his rugged charm and catchy tunes, released “Sweet” in 2002 as the lead single from his album, “Shock’n Y’all.” This upbeat track quickly became a fan favorite and a commercial success, solidifying Keith’s position as one of the leading figures in the country music genre.
“Sweet” is a quintessential country love song that showcases Keith’s ability to blend playful lyrics with a soulful melody. The song tells the story of a man who is captivated by a beautiful woman and finds himself falling head over heels. Keith’s distinctive voice and the song’s infectious rhythm make it a memorable listening experience.
The song’s success was evident in its chart performance. “Sweet” debuted at number 46 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and quickly climbed to the top spot, becoming Keith’s 13th number-one single. The song also charted on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching the top 40. The music video for “Sweet” further contributed to its popularity, featuring Keith performing the song at a lively bar.
“Sweet” not only marked a commercial triumph for Toby Keith but also solidified his reputation as a songwriter. The song’s catchy chorus and relatable lyrics resonated with audiences, making it a timeless country classic. Keith’s ability to connect with his fans through his music has been a hallmark of his career, and “Sweet” is a prime example of this talent.
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Lyrics:
“Sweet”
She came through the front door lookin’ fast as a big train
Bookin’ down the line
And she was lookin’ fine
Long and lean and dressed to kill
Stacked up high with perfect wheels
and there ain’t no chance, that girl would ever dance with me
She got all those city boys pushin’ and shovin’
A counrty boy like me don’t ever get no uptown lovin’She’s Sweet, she’s got ’em melting in her hand
Whoever gets a taste of that cup of sugar
Sure is a lucky man
She’s sweet, tellin you boys
She’s babelicious, I can’t reach that Georgia peach
But she sure looks deliciousI had nothing else to do
So I threw down two more shots of booze
And it made me strong
I strapped my courage on
I said ‘would you like a drink?
‘By chance, no what I mean is would you like to dance with me?
Please.’ in my best southern ease
It got hot on the dance floor when she whispered in my ear
‘I think I found my county boy, let’s get out of here.’I said ‘sweet’.
I’m melting in her hand
I feel like a spoon in a cup of blonde sugar
Y’all looking at the lucky man
I said ‘sweet’
mmm boys she’s babelicious
That Georgia peach is now in my reach
And don’t she look delicious?Look here now, she’s sweet
I’m melting in her hand
I feel like a spoon in a cup of blonde sugar
Y’all looing at the lucky man
She’s sweet, mmm boys she’s babelicious
That Georgia peach is now in my reach
And don’t she look delicious?
She’s sweet.