Introduction:
Toby Keith’s “Whiskey Girl” is a quintessential country hit that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the early 2000s. Released in March 2004 as the third and final single from his 2003 album, Shock’n Y’all, the track quickly climbed the country charts, solidifying Keith’s status as a dominant force in the genre.
Co-written by Keith and his longtime collaborator Scotty Emerick, “Whiskey Girl” is a playful and catchy tune that celebrates the quintessential “redneck girl.” The song’s narrator paints a vivid portrait of his partner, a woman who prefers whiskey to wine or beer and embodies the carefree, down-to-earth attitude often associated with country living. With its infectious melody and relatable lyrics, “Whiskey Girl” resonated with country music fans and became an instant classic.
Produced by Keith and Emerick, the track showcases the duo’s knack for crafting songs that are both commercially successful and authentically country. The production is straightforward and unpretentious, allowing Keith’s vocals and the song’s core message to shine through.
“Whiskey Girl” was a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and becoming one of Keith’s signature songs. The track’s popularity helped to solidify Shock’n Y’all as one of Keith’s most successful albums. While the song itself didn’t win any major awards, it remains a fan favorite and a staple of country radio playlists.
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Lyrics:
“Whiskey Girl”
Don’t my baby look good in them blue jeans?
Tight on the top with a belly button ring
A little tattoo somewhere in between
She only shows to meHey we’re going out dancin’ she’s ready tonight
So damn good-lookin’ boys it ain’t even right
And when the bartender says for the lady
What’s it gonna be?
I tell him manShe ain’t into wine and roses
Beer just makes her turn up her nose
And, she can’t stand the thought of sippin’ champagne
No Cuervo Gold Margaritas
Just ain’t enough good burn in tequila
She needs somethin’ with a little more edge and a little more pain
She’s my little whiskey girl
She’s my little whiskey girl
My ragged-on-the-edges girl
Ah, but I like ’em roughBaby got a ’69 mustang
Four on the floor, and you ought to hear the pipes ring
I jump behind the wheel and it’s away we go
Hey, I drive too fast, but she don’t care
Blue bandana tied all up in her hair
Just sittin’ there singin’ every song on the radioShe ain’t into wine and roses
Beer just makes her turn up her nose
And, she can’t stand the thought of sippin’ champagne
No Cuervo Gold Margaritas
Just ain’t enough good burn in tequila
She needs somethin’ with a little more edge and a little more pain
She’s my little whiskey girl
She’s my little whiskey girl
My ragged-on-the-edges girl
Ah, but I like ’em roughNo Cuervo Gold Margaritas
Just ain’t enough good burn in tequila
She needs somethin’ with a little more edge and a little more pain
She’s my little whiskey girl
She’s my little whiskey girl
My ragged-on-the-edges girl
Ah, but I like ’em roughWhoa she’s my little whiskey girl
My ragged-on-the-edges girl
Ah, but I like ’em rough
Yeah, I like ’em rough
I like ’em rough