Forget That Guy
Keith Lyrics


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[Chorus]
That don't make me a bad guy
Don't scar my resume
Don't you give me a black eye
Judgin' by my day-to-day
He's in love with a heart-to-key
Better dance on the wild side
I'm only good as I gotta be
Hey, that don't make me a bad guy

She's got whisk in a paper cup
Catch a buzz and a supper-up
Comin' down with a pot of joe
Just leave it off and away I go

Runnin' hard where the money's gone
Happy day and all night long
Get a girl with my Romeo
You know it's wild and it's adios

[Chorus]

Act like a man, I go to work
Feel clean in my dirty shirt
Ain't got a lot, but I really try
I've got it good and I'm gettin' by

Yeah, I sought in my daddy's name
Bet momma's proud and everything
When it's time to make some noise
Boys will be boys

[Chorus]

Billin' or an outlaw
I might kiss you girl
And catch you with a south pawn and
Dangers us the tamer is, maybe
We're just lookin' for a real good time
Yeah, a real good time
Yeah!

Yeah, that don't make me a bad guy
Don't scar my resume
Don't give me a black eye
Call me some kind of regamade
He's in love and heart-to-key
Better dance on the wild side
I'm only good as I gotta be
That don't make me a bad guy




I'm only good as I gotta be
That don't make me a bad guy

Overall Meaning

In Keith's song "Forget That Guy," the lyrics convey a sense of defiance and self-assurance. The chorus declares that despite engaging in certain behaviors or living life on the wild side, it does not make the singer a bad person. The line "Don't scar my resume" suggests that the singer's experiences and actions should not be used to judge their character or worthiness. They refuse to let anyone give them a "black eye," implying that they won't allow others to tarnish their reputation. Instead, they embrace their individuality and live life according to their own terms. The line "He's in love with a heart-to-key" suggests a passionate and spontaneous nature, someone who embraces excitement and lives in the moment. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and not conforming to societal expectations or judgments.


Line by Line Meaning

That don't make me a bad guy
Just because of that, it doesn't mean I am a bad person


Don't scar my resume
Don't ruin my reputation


Don't you give me a black eye
Don't judge me based on surface-level observations


Judgin' by my day-to-day
If you judge me by how I live my daily life


He's in love with a heart-to-key
He is deeply in love with someone who understands him


Better dance on the wild side
It's better to embrace the adventurous side of life


I'm only good as I gotta be
I can only be as good as necessary in the given circumstances


Hey, that don't make me a bad guy
Hey, it still doesn't make me a bad person


She's got whisk in a paper cup
She's sipping alcohol discreetly from a paper cup


Catch a buzz and a supper-up
Get intoxicated and energized


Comin' down with a pot of joe
Getting energized with a cup of coffee


Just leave it off and away I go
Just leave everything behind and start moving forward


Runnin' hard where the money's gone
Working tirelessly to earn a living


Happy day and all night long
Being happy throughout the day and night


Get a girl with my Romeo
Attracting a romantic partner with my charm


You know it's wild and it's adios
You know it's a thrilling and farewell experience


Act like a man, I go to work
Behaving responsibly, I go to my job


Feel clean in my dirty shirt
Feeling accomplished even in difficult situations


Ain't got a lot, but I really try
I don't have much, but I genuinely make an effort


I've got it good and I'm gettin' by
I have a good enough life and manage to survive


Yeah, I sought in my daddy's name
Yeah, I found success using my family connections


Bet momma's proud and everything
I'm sure my mother is proud of me and everything I've achieved


When it's time to make some noise
When the opportunity arises to have some fun and excitement


Boys will be boys
Men will behave in typical ways


Billin' or an outlaw
Being strong and rebellious


I might kiss you girl
I might passionately kiss you, girl


And catch you with a south pawn and
And surprise you with a southern charm


Dangers us the tamer is, maybe
The more dangerous, the more exciting it may be


We're just lookin' for a real good time
We're simply seeking a genuinely enjoyable experience


Yeah, a real good time
Yeah, a truly great experience


Yeah!
Expressing excitement or agreement


That don't make me a bad guy
Just because of that, it doesn't mean I am a bad person


Don't scar my resume
Don't ruin my reputation


Don't give me a black eye
Don't judge me based on surface-level observations


Call me some kind of regamade
Labeling me as some kind of troublemaker


He's in love and heart-to-key
He is deeply in love and emotionally connected


Better dance on the wild side
It's better to embrace the adventurous side of life


I'm only good as I gotta be
I can only be as good as necessary in the given circumstances


That don't make me a bad guy
That still doesn't make me a bad person


I'm only good as I gotta be
I can only be as good as necessary in the given circumstances


That don't make me a bad guy
That still doesn't make me a bad person




Lyrics © Tokeco Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Pinson, Toby Keith

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Comments from YouTube:

Philip McDonald

I have used hypnosis for 30 years. I am sure this is genuine as I have done this myself. But I can almost certainly assure you that this guy was pre-hypnotized and responding to a post hypnotic routine.

Eoin Murphy

keith barry is a ledgend. brillient at what he does and very entertaining when doing it.

AMDG

It's a great mentalism/hypnotic effect, i have used it many times before!

marco pires

he left the thought in his mind to call barry at night for a couple rounds on him, SLeeP

Hypnotic entrace

This is very real. It can be that easy but not with everyone.

Oscar Maestas

I feel that Barry should have went one step further and switched the names from Owners to the dogs and visa-versa, I'm sure you get the picture.....To me, that would be something.

Oscar Maestas

I feel that Barry should have went one step further and switched the names from Owners to dogs and visa-versa, I'm sure you get the picture.....To me, that would be something.

Roger the Bass Player

It's real all right! I did it to my friend at a slumber party and she forgot basically everything i told her to forget. It's WEIRD.

dashfront21

@wfw2001 well, i probably dont know what i'm talking about either, but it seems you is calming the guy, then confusing his subliminal state by random hand movements. that puts him into a trance, and keith can now suggest what he wishes and the guy's subliminal mind complies. and at 0:28, you can him falling or stumbling forward, which makes me think he was almost put into some sort of hypnotic sleep had it not been for the instant snap right afterward. he remembers his name when keith snaps

chrisikoholic

but if u dont realize that u've been hypnotized u surely dont remember looks pretty real to me, this guy was creeped out :)

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