About the song
Toby Keith, the country music icon, has always been known for his bold and unapologetic lyrics, and “Wacky Tobaccy” is no exception. Released in 2003 as part of his album “Shock’n Y’all”, this song is a humorous and lighthearted take on the world of marijuana. With its catchy melody and witty lyrics, “Wacky Tobaccy” has become a fan favorite and a staple of Keith’s live shows.
But beyond its surface-level humor, “Wacky Tobaccy” also offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of drug use and the human experience. Keith’s lyrics are full of clever wordplay and clever observations, painting a vivid picture of a world where the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred. From the opening lines, “I woke up this mornin’, my brain feelin’ like a sieve / I reached for my coffee, but it was just a pipe”, it’s clear that Keith is on a mission to poke fun at the absurdities of drug culture.
Throughout the song, Keith’s lyrics are peppered with clever references and winking nods to the absurdity of it all. He sings about the “wacky tobaccy” that’s got him feeling “like a kid in a candy store”, and the “high-flying, low-flying, gettin’ by on a wing and a prayer” that comes with it. But beneath the humor, there’s also a sense of longing and searching, as Keith grapples with the consequences of his actions and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy.
Musically, “Wacky Tobaccy” is a masterclass in country-rock storytelling, with Keith’s distinctive vocals and a driving beat that’s impossible to get out of your head. The song’s production is sleek and polished, with a focus on Keith’s guitar work and a subtle nod to the classic country-rock sounds of the 1970s.
Overall, “Wacky Tobaccy” is a standout track in Toby Keith’s discography, offering a unique blend of humor, wit, and musical craftsmanship that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Keith’s work or just discovering his music for the first time, “Wacky Tobaccy” is a must-listen that’s sure to leave you smiling and humming along.
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Lyrics
Aw, yeah
Uh-huh
What’s that smell?
Wanda is a woman, she works down the hall
Shows up on time, she like balls to the wall
She went out to lunch with her high school friends
‘Bout three hours later, she came rollin’ back in
Well, the boss man really jumped her
Son, he wasn’t joking
Everybody in the office knew Wanda had been smokin’
That old wacky tobaccy
When you feel it creeping up on you
That old wacky tobaccy
Kick back and let it do what it do
Now you can two tote her, you can one hit him
Puff it in a pipe and you can twist it in a stem
You can bake it in some brownies, smoke it through a bong
Roll up a great big fat one like old Cheech and Chong
Burn it through a hole, in a can of Budweiser
If you can’t take the heat, son, vaporizer
That old wacky tobaccy
When you feel it creeping up on you
That old wacky tobaccy
Kick back and let it do what it do
Now do what you do
Oh, yeah
You got your Mexican and Jamaican with those buds of blue
Humboldt County and Hydroponic too
Okeechobee Purple from down in the South
And that old stuff your uncle smokes will give you cotton mouth
Homegrown is healthy, synthetic can kill you
My all-time favorite, Red Hair Sinsemilla
That old wacky tobaccy
When you feel it creeping up on you
That old wacky tobaccy
Kick back and let it do what it do
Aw, let it do what it do
Yeah, it do
Y’all got any Fritos?