About the Song

“Toby Keith’s song “10 Foot Pole” is not only an outstanding musical work but also a colorful picture of human life and mood. Released in 2003, this song belongs to the album “Shock’n Y’all” by Toby Keith and quickly attracted the attention of music listeners with its vibrant melody and meaningful lyrics.

The lyrics tell the story of a man who has gone through many ups and downs in his relationship. He described feeling like he didn’t want anything to do with that relationship anymore, not even wanting to come into contact with it if possible. Toby Keith’s carefully chosen words and emotions make the listener feel the pain and decision in this man’s heart.

The vibrant and catchy melody combined with Toby Keith’s emotional expression has created an attractive musical space. More than just an ordinary water song, “10 Foot Pole” becomes a symbol of autonomy and decisions in life. This is a song that many people can relate to and see some of themselves in it.

With its profound message and sincere emotions, “10 Foot Pole” is not just a piece of music but also a true work of art. This song contributed to creating Toby Keith’s name and success in the American country music industry, as well as creating unforgettable memories in the hearts of country music fans.

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Lyrics

We were ’bout as tight as we could beCouple a peas in a pod, thick as thievesYou never saw me without herSo much for the way things wereWe blew up, she blew byAnd I ain’t seen her since it all went southShe don’t call, she don’t swing byShe don’t even know if I’m dead or alive
We were burnin’ it up like Bonnie and ClydeTakin’ on the world, baby, side by sideBorn to be together and lettin’ the good times rollShe changed her tune while I was busy strummin’We’d gotten so close, I didn’t see it comin’The hot time in this old town sure turned coldHell, now I couldn’t touch her with a ten foot pole
Saw her momma at the store, she wouldn’t speakAnd her danged ol’ daddy burned a hole through meYou wouldn’t know it if you’d seen us at the mallThat I was gonna be their son in-lawIt’s almost like I never met herShe can write me off if it makes her feel betterOur love is dead but I didn’t dieYou can’t take back that five year ride
We were burnin’ it up like Bonnie and ClydeTakin’ on the world, baby, side by sideBorn to be together and lettin’ the good times rollShe changed her tune while I was busy strummin’We’d gotten so close, I didn’t see it comin’The hot time in this old town sure turned coldHell, now I couldn’t touch her with a ten foot pole
We were burnin’ it up like Bonnie and ClydeTakin’ on the world, side by sideShe changed her tune while I was busy strummin’We’d gotten so close, I didn’t see it comin’The hot time in this old town sure turned coldHell, now I couldn’t touch her with a ten foot poleWith a ten foot pole, pole