About the Song
“The Taliban Song (Live)” is a country song by American singer Toby Keith. It was released in 2003 as a single from his album Shock’n Y’all. The song is a satirical take on the Taliban, the Islamic fundamentalist group that ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.
The song’s lyrics are critical of the Taliban’s strict interpretation of Islamic law, which includes the oppression of women and the destruction of cultural artifacts. Keith sings about how the Taliban “can’t tell us what to do” and how they “won’t be seeing us in heaven.”
“The Taliban Song (Live)” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States. The song was also controversial, with some critics accusing Keith of being unpatriotic and disrespectful to the military.
Toby Keith is an American country singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has released 19 studio albums, and he has had over 30 hit singles. Keith is known for his conservative political views and his outspoken support for the United States military.
Keith was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1961. He began playing music at a young age, and he signed his first record deal in 1993. Keith’s debut 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 has continued to release successful albums throughout his career. His most recent album, Peso in My Pocket, was released in 2021. Keith has also won numerous awards, including the Academy of Country Music Award for Top Male Vocalist in 2002 and 2003.
The Taliban is an Islamic fundamentalist group that ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. The group was founded by Mullah Mohammed Omar, and it is based on a strict interpretation of Islamic law.
The Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan was marked by human rights abuses, including the oppression of women and the destruction of cultural artifacts. The group was also responsible for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The Taliban was overthrown by the United States and its allies in 2001. However, the group has since regrouped and launched an insurgency against the Afghan government.
“The Taliban Song (Live)” is a controversial song that has been praised by some and criticized by others. However, there is no doubt that the song is a powerful statement about the Taliban and its oppressive regime.
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I’m just a middle-aged, middle-eastern camel herdin’ man
I got a little 2-bedroom cave here in North Afghanistan
Things used to be real nice and they got out of hand
Since “they” moved in
They call themselves the Taliban
(ooooo yeah the taliban) (ooo the taliban baby…oo yeah)Now I ain’t seen my wife’s face since they came here
They make her wear a scarf over her head
That covers her from ear to ear
She loves the desert and the hot white sand
But man she’s just like me, nah she can’t stand
The Taliban (ooo the taliban baby)But you know someday soon we’re both gonna saddle up
And it’ll be, “Ride camel, ride”
My old lady she’ll be here with me
Just smilin’ right by my side
We should do just fine out around Palestine
Or maybe Turkmenistan
We’ll bid a fair adieu and flip the finger to
The TalibanI know where you coming from brother
This is a patriotic love song
So y’all feel free to salute if ya want to
I give ya permissionNow they attacked New York City
‘Cause they thought they could win
Said they would stand and fight
Until the very bloody end
Mr Bush got on the phone with Iraq and Iran
And said, “Now, you son’s a bitches
You better not be doin any business with that Taliban”So we prayed to Allah with all of our might
Untill those big U.S. jets came flyin one night
They dropped little bombs all over their Holy Land
And man you should have seen em run
Like rabbits they ran, the TalibanBut you know someday soon we’re both gonna saddle up
And it’ll be, “Ride camel, ride”
My old lady she’ll be here with me
Just smilin’ right by my side
We should do just fine out around Palestine
Or maybe Turkmenistan
We’ll bid a fair adieu and flip a couple fingers
To the TalibanWe’ll bid a fair adieu and flip a big boner
To the Taliban
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