Introduction:
Toby Keith’s song “What’s Up Cuz,” released in 2020, is a lively track celebrating friendship, reunion, and small-town life. Keith, known for his down-to-earth lyrics about American life, crafted this song alongside his longtime collaborator Bobby Pinson, and it was released under Keith’s Show Dog Nashville label. This short but upbeat song, clocking in at under two minutes, captures a scene of reconnecting with an old friend or family member, possibly a long-lost cousin or a buddy from childhood. The lyrics focus on the warmth of reconnection and the joy of reminiscing over shared experiences with people who know us best.
With a friendly, conversational tone, the song starts with Keith casually asking, “What’s up cuz?” This familiar phrase anchors the narrative, setting the tone for a carefree exchange between old friends catching up on life over a couple of drinks. Fans appreciate the song for its relatability, as it embodies the timeless appeal of casual get-togethers and shared nostalgia, especially relevant to listeners familiar with country music’s storytelling traditions.
Accompanied by a lyric video released shortly after the song, “What’s Up Cuz” stands out as a fun, toe-tapping anthem for Keith’s fans and country music enthusiasts alike. It’s a quintessential example of how music can capture the everyday moments that make life enjoyable, from friendly greetings to heartfelt exchanges. Keith’s fans have embraced this song, celebrating it as a reminder of the power of friendship and community in a fast-paced world.
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Lyrics:
“What’s Up Cuz”
Man, I got a two beer buzz
What say we take your truck so we don’t get stuck
No, we don’t get stuckI hear these bathing beauties
Wading in a fishing hole
I think it’s bout time to catch one
Ain’t takin’ no fishin’ pole (Mhmm)
Hey, what’s up cuz
Man, I got a three beer buzz
I’s pretty good on Sunday
Now it’s Monday, all day Monday
Uncle Doug made a jug or two
Of his famous homemade shine
Goes down so sweet and smooth
He calls it apple pie
Y’all want some apple pie?
Pickin’ in the parlor, pickin’ on the porch
Pick a little finger, pick pick a little more
Chicken and the crickets are singin’ that tune
Old bullfrogs just poppin’ that groove
Hey, what’s up cuz
Man, I got a four beer buzz
Get a little getting down
Stompin’ around, st-stompin’ around
And somebody gotta feed that dog
Somebody gotta milk that cow (Hey!)
Somebody gotta play this solo
How bout we play it now? (Right now!)
I’m gonna drown my sorrow
With all my good time friends
And I’ll wake up tomorrow
And do it all again
Hey, what’s up cuz
Man, I got a two beer buzz
Hey, what’s up cuz
Man, I got a two beer buzz
Hey, what’s up cuz
Man, I got a two beer buzz