About the Song
“Call a Marine” is a country song by American singer-songwriter Toby Keith. It was released in 2003 as the second single from his album Shock’n Y’all. The song was written by Keith and Bobby Pinson.
“Call a Marine” is a patriotic song that celebrates the United States Marines. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is in trouble and needs help. He calls on the Marines to come and save him. The song is a powerful reminder of the strength and courage of the Marines.
The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States. It was also a critical success, with many critics praising Keith’s songwriting and performance.
“Call a Marine” has become a popular anthem for the Marines. It is often played at Marine Corps events and rallies. The song has also been used in several military commercials.
Toby Keith is an American country singer-songwriter, actor, and record producer. He has released 19 studio albums, 2 live albums, 3 compilation albums, and 59 singles. Keith has sold over 40 million records worldwide.
Keith was born in Moore, Oklahoma, in 1961. He began playing music at a young age, and he formed his first band in high school. Keith moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1984 to pursue a career in country music.
Keith’s first album, Toby Keith, was released in 1993. His second album, Big Dog Daddy, was released in 1994 and featured his first number-one single, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy”. Keith has since released 17 more studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the RIAA.
Keith has won numerous awards for his music, including the American Country Music Award for Top Male Vocalist in 2002 and the Academy of Country Music Award for Top Male Vocalist in 2003. He has also been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
“Call a Marine” is a powerful and patriotic song that celebrates the United States Marines. The song is a reminder of the strength and courage of the Marines, and it has become a popular anthem for the Marine Corps. Toby Keith is a successful country singer-songwriter who has released 19 studio albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide. Keith is known for his patriotic songs, and “Call a Marine” is one of his most popular songs.
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I was sittin’ in a bar, boozin’ and losin’And some jackoff walks up cruisin’ for a bruisin’Poppin’ off and makin’ my whole redneck redHe asked my girl if she’d like to danceHe had three buddies so I had no chanceI looked around the room for a friend and I saw FredA quick evaluation of the situationAnd we entered into a conversationIt seemed to last the better part of the next two songsNow I didn’t say and they didn’t askBut Fred did two tours over in IraqAnd, son, it was over before it was even on.Call a MarineInstead of 911They’re built to improvise, adapt and overcomeWhen you’re in knee deep and you’re up shit’s creekAnd you’ve tried everythingTell you what you doCall a Marine!Now my sister’s husband didn’t love her no moreAnd he runned off with a skinny little whoreAnd left her sittin’ around the house with a couple of kidsShe just lays around in that muumuu gownOld girl put on about 35 poundsOne day I went over to her house and I said, “Hey, sis”If you wanna fix what troubles youJust ease down to the VFWAnd you’ll walk through the door and turns those boys’ headsFor most of those boys it’s been awhileJust show a little leg and that Marlboro smileAnd if that don’t work out for you, girl, ask for Fred.Call a MarineInstead of 911They’re built to improvise, adapt and overcomeIf you’re in knee deep and you’re up shit’s creekYou’ve tried everythingTell you what you doCall a Marine!Some douche bag rises up and overthrows his governmentDiplomacy ain’t workin’ and the ammos all been spentThe world is in a crisis and the media’s a curseI’ll tell you what to doWhen it goes from bad to worseCall a MarineInstead of 911They’re built to improvise, adapt and overcomeWhen you’re in knee deep and you’re up shit’s creekAnd you’ve tried everythingTell you what you doCall a Marine!Tell you what to do, babyYou can callCall a Marine!Yeah! Yeah!