About the Song
“The Critic” is a country song by Toby Keith. It was released in 2003 as the second single from his album Shock’n Y’all. The song is a tongue-in-cheek response to music critics, who Keith often feels are too negative and critical of his music.
The song begins with Keith singing about how he doesn’t care what the critics think of his music. He says that he’s just going to keep on making the music that he loves, and that the critics can “kiss my redneck a**.”
In the chorus, Keith sings:
“I don’t give a damn what the critics say I’m gonna keep on making my music anyway So if you don’t like it, you can kiss my redneck a**”
The song then goes on to list some of the things that Keith’s critics have said about his music. They’ve said that it’s too twangy, that it’s not country enough, and that it’s just plain bad. But Keith doesn’t care what they say. He’s just going to keep on making the music that he loves.
The song ends with Keith singing:
“So if you don’t like my music, that’s your problem I’m not gonna change a thing I’m just gonna keep on being me”
“The Critic” is a fun and upbeat song that is sure to put a smile on your face. It’s a great song for anyone who has ever been criticized for their work or their choices. It’s a reminder that you shouldn’t let anyone tell you who you are or what you should do. Just be yourself and do what you love.
Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has released 19 studio albums, 2 Christmas albums, and 3 compilation albums. Keith has had 36 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and he has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.
Keith was born in Moore, Oklahoma, in 1961. He began playing music at a young age, and he started writing songs in his teens. Keith moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1991 to pursue a career in country music.
Keith’s first album, Toby Keith, was released in 1993. The album was a 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 throughout his career. Some of his most popular albums include Dream Walkin’ (1996), How Do You Like Me Now?! (1999), Pull My Chain (2001), and Shock’n Y’all (2003). Keith has also won numerous awards, including the Academy of Country Music Award for Top Male Vocalist in 2002 and the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year in 2003.
Keith is known for his outspoken personality and his rebellious attitude. He is also known for his patriotism and his support for the United States military. Keith has performed for troops overseas on several occasions, and he has donated millions of dollars to veterans’ organizations.
Toby Keith is one of the most successful and popular country music artists of all time. He is a true American original, and he continues to be a major force in country music.
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Lyric
[Intro]
Tell it like it is[Verse 1]
He gets up real early on his morning drive
Down to the office for his 9 to 5
He drives a 94, 2 ton, economy car
Loves to tell the local bands down at the bar that he’s The Critic
Yea, I can hook you up, I know everybody, in the business[Verse 2]
He flunked junior high band he couldn’t march in time
He tried to write a song once, he couldn’t make it rhyme
He went two or three chords on a pawn shop guitar
He just never quite had what it took to be a star, so he’s a critic
I work for the Gazette man I got a real job[Verse 3]
He did a 5-star column on a band he never heard
He did a bluegrass review about an unkind word
He thought it was time to ask his boss for a raise
His boss said I can’t even tell if anybody’s even reading your page[Break]
Yeah[Verse 4]
So he thought and he thought a little more
He caught a young hot star heading into town
And then he hid behind his typewriter and gunned the boy down
Here come the letters, the e-mails, the faxes
They raised him to 20,000 dollars after taxes
He’s a happy critic
He’s rolling in the dough[Verse 5]
Man I could do this forever this is easy everybody’s reading my column!
Please don’t tell my mom, that I write the music column for the Gazette
She still thinks I play piano down at the Cathouse
Let’s get funky with this now boys play it on out[Bridge]
Come on Shannon
There’s ole Biff jumping in
Liam’s laying it down
Come on Shannon
Aw yeah, my man Steve[Verse 6]
Man my fingers are getting tired y’all going to have to hurry
This snapping thing wearing me out
Hello Shannon
Guess he’s on coffee break man
They’re going to love you cause they already love me
(Yeah!)
It’s the Critic