About the Song
“Sweet” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in November 2003 as the second single from his album Shock’n Y’all. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States and number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song is a mid-tempo ballad about a man who is in love with a woman who is “sweet”. The lyrics describe the woman’s physical beauty, her kind heart, and her sweet personality. The song also features a strong vocal performance from Keith.
“Sweet” was a critical and commercial success. It was praised by critics for its catchy melody, Keith’s vocal performance, and its positive message. The song was also a commercial success, reaching number one on the country charts and becoming a Top 40 hit on the pop charts.
The song’s success helped to solidify Keith’s status as one of the most popular country music artists of the 2000s. It also helped to introduce Keith’s music to a wider audience. “Sweet” is a classic country song that is sure to continue to be enjoyed by fans for years to come.
Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He has released 19 studio albums, 2 live albums, 1 compilation album, and 5 extended plays. Keith has also charted 61 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, including 21 number-one hits.
Keith was born in Moore, Oklahoma, in 1961. He began playing music at a young age, and he formed his first band, The Easyriders, in high school. Keith attended Oklahoma State University, where he studied business. After graduating from college, Keith moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in country music.
Keith’s first album, Toby Keith, was released in 1993. The album was a commercial success, and it spawned the hit singles “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” and “A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action”. Keith’s second album, Big Dog Daddy, was released in 1994. The album was even more successful than his first, and it spawned the hit singles “Who’s That Man” and “I’m Not as Good as I Once Was”.
Keith has continued to release successful albums and singles throughout his career. He has won numerous awards, including the Academy of Country Music Award for Top Male Vocalist in 2002 and the American Country Music Award for Artist of the Decade in 2009. Keith is also a successful businessman. He owns a record label, a clothing line, and a chain of restaurants.
“Sweet” is a classic country song that is sure to continue to be enjoyed by fans for years to come. It is a song about love, loss, and redemption. The song’s catchy melody and Keith’s powerful vocals make it a must-listen for any fan of country music.
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She came through the front doorLookin’ fast as a big train bookin’ down the lineShe was lookin’ fineLong and lean and dressed to killStacked up high with perfect wheelsAnd there ain’t no chanceThat girl would ever dance with meShe got all those city boys out pushin’ and shovin’A country boy like me don’t ever get no uptown lovin’She’s sweetShe got ’em melting in her handWhoever gets a taste of that cup of sugarSure is a lucky manShe’s sweetI’m tellin’ you boys, she’s babiliciousI can’t reach that Georgia peachBut she sure looks deliciousI had nothing else to doSo I threw down two more shots of boozeAnd it made me strongI strapped my courage onAnd said, “Would you like to drink by chanceNo, what I mean isWould you like to dance with me, please?”In my best southerneseIt got hot out on the dance floorWhen she whispered in my ear“I think I found my county boyLet’s get out of here”I said, “Sweet”I’m melting in her handI feel like a spoon in a cup of blonde sugarY’all looking at a lucky manI said, “Sweet”Mmm boys, she’s babiliciousThat Georgia peach is now in my reachDon’t she look delicious?Look here now, she’s sweetI’m melting in her handI feel like a spoon in a cup of blonde sugarY’all looking at a lucky manShe’s sweet, mmm boys, she’s babiliciousThat Georgia peach is now in my reachDon’t she look delicious?She’s sweetMmm, okaySweet