As Good as I Once Was
Toby Keith Lyrics

She said I've seen you in here before
The woman recognized the singer as someone she had seen in the bar previously

I said I've been here a time or two
The singer admits to having visited the bar a few times in the past

She said hello my name is Bobbi Jo, Meet my twin sister Betty Lou
The woman introduces herself and her twin sister to the singer

And we're both feeling kinda wild tonight
The two women express their desire for adventure and excitement

You're the only cowboy in this place
The artist is the only person at the bar who fits the stereotype of a cowboy

If your up for a rodeo, I'll put a big Texas smile on your face
The woman suggests that they engage in some sort of wild and exciting activity together

I said girls I ain't as good as I once was
The singer admits that he is not as capable as he used to be

I got a few years on me now
The artist acknowledges that he is getting older

But there was a time, Back in my prime, When I could really lay it down
The artist reminisces about a time in the past when he was more skilled or capable

If you need some love tonight, Then I might have just enough
The artist offers to provide affection or intimacy to the women

I'm as good once, as I ever was
The singer maintains that although he may not be as good as he used to be, he still has some capability or skill left

I still hang out with my best friend Dave
The artist remains close friends with someone named Dave

I've known him since we were kids at school
The singer and Dave have been friends since childhood

Last night he had a few shots, Got in a tight spot, Hustling a game of pool
Dave got himself into a difficult situation while trying to cheat at a game of pool

With a couple of red neck boys, And one great big fat biker man
Dave was confronted by a group of rough-looking men

Hey Buddy how bout a helping hand
Dave asks for the artist's assistance

My how the years have flown
The artist reflects on how quickly time has passed

But if you want a fight tonight, Guess those boys don't look all that tough
The singer assesses the situation and thinks that he and Dave could handle the other men if it came to a fight

I still throw a few back, Talk a little smack, When I'm feeling bullet proof
The singer admits to drinking and boasting, especially when he feels invincible

So don't double, dog dare me now
The artist warns people not to challenge him, especially with something as serious as a double dog dare

Cause I'd have to call your bluff
The artist would feel compelled to prove that he is still capable if someone dared him

That's just the cold, hard truth (huh)
The artist acknowledges the reality of his situation

May not be good as I once was, But I'm as good once, as I ever was
The repeated refrain emphasizes the singer's belief that he still has some capability or skill left, even if he is not as good as he used to be