Introduction:
“A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action” is a lively country hit by Toby Keith, originally appearing on his self-titled debut album, Toby Keith, released in 1993. Written by Keith Hinton and Jimmy Alan Stewart, the song was actually recorded a year earlier by Hank Williams Jr. for his 1992 album, Maverick. Keith’s rendition, however, gained significant traction and became a major success, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. This track showcases Keith’s knack for storytelling with a humorous twist, depicting a man’s impatience with words and preference for action, especially in romantic settings.
The song’s energetic tempo and honky-tonk style made it a fan favorite, frequently featured in Keith’s live performances and widely enjoyed for its catchy refrain and relatable narrative. It’s seen as an example of Keith’s early work that helped establish his reputation for blending humor, traditional country sounds, and direct storytelling. The song’s music video, which further popularized it, features Keith in a bar setting that matches the song’s playful, down-to-earth vibe.
Since its release, “A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action” has remained one of Toby Keith’s signature songs, appreciated for its classic 90s country feel and its place in the era’s revival of lively honky-tonk anthems. This track continues to highlight Keith’s influence in country music and is often remembered as a bold introduction to his unapologetically straightforward style.
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Lyrics:
“A Little Less Talk And A Lot More Action”
Of her endless chatter
Nothing I could say
Ever seemed to matter
So I took a little drive
Just to clear my head
I saw a flashing neon up ahead
It looked like a place
To find some satisfaction
With a little less talk
And a lot more actionI paid the man at the door
And pushed my way to the bar
Shouted for a drink
Over a screaming guitar
A drunk on a stool
Tried to mess with my head
But I didn’t even listen
To a word he said
I knew somewhere
Amid all this distraction
Was a little less talk
And a lot more action
A little less talk
If you please
A lot more loving
Is what I need
Let’s get on down
To the main attraction
With a little less talk
And a lot more action
Well she was fighting them off
At a corner table
She had a longneck bottle
She was peeling the label
The look on her face
It was perfectly clear
She said somebody please
Get me out of here
The look she shot me
Through the glass refraction
Said a little less talk
And a lot more action
A little less talk
If you please
A lot more loving
Is what I need
Let’s get on down
To the main attraction
With a little less talk
And a lot more action