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Introduction:

Toby Keith’s song “Who’s Your Daddy” was a hit single from his 2002 album Unleashed. The song, with its playful and flirtatious lyrics, explores themes of love, independence, and humor as Keith asks, “Who’s your daddy? Who’s your baby?” It became a fan favorite, charting well in the U.S. as it reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs, a testament to Keith’s talent for blending humor with catchy tunes. The song’s success helped cement Unleashed as a chart-topping album, continuing a decade of dominance for Keith in the country music world​.

The 2017 ACM Honors, where Keith performed this song live, was a particularly memorable event. He was celebrated for his enduring contributions to country music and was awarded the prestigious Merle Haggard Spirit Award. This award recognizes artists who capture the “spirit of Merle” through storytelling and dedication to the genre, and Keith’s performance of “Who’s Your Daddy” at this event showcased his charisma, vocal skill, and strong connection with his audience. Keith’s career, marked by songs like “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue” and “Beer for My Horses,” has earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Lyrics:

“Who’s Your Daddy?”

Ooh, alright

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?