About The Song

Toby Keith is a country music singer and songwriter who has been active in the music industry for over 30 years. He is known for his his twangy vocals, his rebellious attitude, and his songs about patriotism, beer, and good times.

“Before We Knew They Were Good” is a song from Keith’s 2013 album Drinks After Work. The song is a reflective ballad about the passage of time and how we often don’t appreciate the good things in our lives until they’re gone.

The song begins with Keith singing about a group of friends who are growing up and going their separate ways. He sings about how they used to spend their days swimming, fishing, and playing baseball, and how they never thought about the future.

In the chorus, Keith sings about how they were all “good kids” who were just trying to have a good time. He sings about how they didn’t know that they were “making memories” at the time, and how they would one day look back on those days with fondness.

The song’s bridge is a powerful reminder to cherish the good times in our lives. Keith sings about how we should never take anything for granted, and how we should always be grateful for the people we love.

The song ends with Keith singing about how he still thinks about his friends from time to time. He sings about how he misses them, and how he hopes that they are all doing well.

“Before We Knew They Were Good” is a heartwarming song about friendship, nostalgia, and the importance of living in the moment. It is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever looked back on their childhood with fondness.

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Some key takeaways from the song include:

  • The importance of cherishing the good times in our lives.
  • The importance of being grateful for the people we love.
  • The fact that we often don’t appreciate the good things in our lives until they’re gone.

The song is a good fit for older listeners who are looking for a song that is both reflective and nostalgic. It is also a good fit for listeners who are going through a period of change in their lives, such as graduating from college or starting a new job.

The song is well-written and well-performed. Keith’s vocals are strong and emotive, and the lyrics are meaningful and relatable. The song’s melody is simple but effective, and the production is polished and professional.

Overall, “Before We Knew They Were Good” is a strong song that is sure to appeal to a wide range of listeners. It is a song that will stay with you long after you’ve heard it.

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Lyric

Five young gunsFor a force between usNever more than a couple of ’em run at a timeBold and boredStanding in gasoline an’Making sparks with anything we could findWe love our townBut we were 17ersRiding AroundGiving it the FingerThose days we made ’em last all nightThose girls we thought were just all rightThose kids the town misunderstoodThey were greatBefore We knew they were goodSweatin’ in the sun causeHavin’ fun takes moneyPayed for a creasy, cuttin’ grassLeanin’ on the front porchPouring this milk and honeySmelling like marbowlers and lawnmower gasWe parked at galaxy after where the mallow grewTo the canners tryin’ to show them what they knewThose days we made ’em last all nightThose girls we thought were just all rightThose kids the town misunderstoodThey were greatBefore we Knew They wereKids, birds singing “Waiting on the Wings” andLearning to fly (before we knew they were good)One day they’re on the groundAnd then you turn around and they’re up in the skyThose days we made ’em last all nightThose girls we thought were just all rightThose kids the town misunderstoodThey were greatBefore we Knew They were GoodBefore We knoew they were goodThey were great