About the Song
“I Can’t Take You Anywhere” is a country song written and recorded by American singer Toby Keith. It was released in July 2003 as the third and final single from his album Unleashed. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States and number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song is a humorous take on the difficulties of dating a woman who is always getting into trouble. The narrator sings about how he can’t take his girlfriend anywhere without her causing a scene. She’s always starting fights, getting drunk, and making a fool of herself. The narrator loves her, but he’s starting to reach the end of his rope.
Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He has released 19 studio albums, 33 singles, and 4 live albums. Keith has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has won numerous awards, including the American Country Music Award for Top Male Vocalist in 2002 and 2003.
Keith is known for his outspoken personality and his conservative political views. He has been a vocal supporter of the United States military and has performed for troops overseas on several occasions. Keith is also a successful businessman, with his own line of clothing, restaurants, and a record label.
“I Can’t Take You Anywhere” is a classic Toby Keith song. It’s funny, it’s catchy, and it’s relatable. The song has been praised by critics and fans alike, and it has become one of Keith’s signature tunes.
The song’s music video is also a lot of fun. It features Keith and his girlfriend (played by actress Kristin Scott Thomas) getting into all sorts of trouble. The video is full of laughs, and it perfectly captures the song’s lighthearted tone.
“I Can’t Take You Anywhere” is a great song from a great artist. It’s a fun, catchy tune that will get you singing along. If you’re a fan of Toby Keith, or if you’re just looking for a good country song to listen to, then I highly recommend checking out “I Can’t Take You Anywhere.”
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick.
- It was produced by Keith and James Stroud.
- The song was recorded at Sound Stage Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The song’s music video was directed by Michael Salomon.
- The video features Keith and actress Kristin Scott Thomas.
- The song was released in July 2003.
- It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States.
- It also reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Male Vocal Performance in 2004.
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Lyric
You’ve been a part of my life for so very long
It’s hard for me to believe sometimes that you’re really gone
I tuck your memory away in that special hiding place
Hoping no one could tell by the look on my face
That you’re still in my heart, always on my mind
Part of my everyday[Verse 2]
Like just last night I went out for a bite
I tried to have fun with all of my might
But even the laughter, it wasn’t much of a break
‘Cause right in the middle of my salad and steak
Bobby Joe walked in with a couple of friends
And said, “Hey have you heard from her at all man like
Where’s she been?”[Chorus]
And it, struck a nerve
And it, hit a vein
You’d think from all the tears I cried
And this broken-hearted pain
I wouldn’t have to carry you around with me
But it seems like everywhere I go
Somebody wants to know where you’ve been
Are you coming back again, I swear
I can’t take you anywhere[Verse 3]
So I left all alone, just headed back home
As I listened to the messages on my telephone
There was one from my sister
And one from an old friend
He said, “I drove by your house tonight dude but
You weren’t in
Just checking up on you boy, I hope you’re doing alright
Oh by the way man, I seen her last night[Chorus]
And it, struck a nerve
And it, hit a vein
You’d think from all the tears I cried
And this broken-hearted pain
I wouldn’t have to carry you around with me
But it seems like everywhere I go
Somebody wants to know where you’ve been
Are you coming back again, I swear
I can’t take you anywhere[Outro]
I swear, I can’t take you
Just can’t take you
I can’t take you anywhere
I can’t take you anywhere
I can’t take you anywhere
I can’t take you anywhere