Signed to DreamWorks Records Nashville in 1998, Keith released his breakthrough single "How Do You Like Me Now?!" in late 1999. This song, the title track to his 1999 album of the same name, was the #1 country song of 2000, and one of several chart-toppers during his tenure on DreamWorks Nashville. His next three albums, Pull My Chain, Unleashed, and Shock'n Y'all, produced three more #1's each, and all of the albums were certified 4× Platinum. A second Greatest Hits package followed in 2004, and after that, he released Honkytonk University.
When DreamWorks closed in 2005, Keith founded the label Show Dog Nashville, which merged with Universal South Records to become Show Dog-Universal Music in December 2009. He has released ten studio albums through Show Dog/Show Dog-Universal: 2006's White Trash with Money, 2007's Big Dog Daddy, 2008's That Don't Make Me a Bad Guy, 2009's American Ride, 2010's Bullets in the Gun, 2011's Clancy's Tavern, 2012's Hope on the Rocks, 2013's Drinks After Work, 2015's 35 MPH Town, 2017's The Bus Songs, and 2021's Peso in My Pocket, as well as the compilation 35 Biggest Hits in 2008. Keith also made his acting debut in 2006, starring in the film Broken Bridges, and co-starred with comedian Rodney Carrington in the 2008 film Beer for My Horses, inspired by his song of the same name. On February 5th, 2024, Toby passed away from a 3 year battle with Stomach Cancer.
I Love This Bar
Toby Keith Lyrics
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Chain smokers and boozers
An' we got yuppies, we got bikers
We got , thirsty hitchhikers
And the girls next door dress up like movie stars
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar
We got cowboys, we got truckers
An' we got hustlers, we got fighters
Early birds and all nighters
And the veterans talk about their battle scars
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar
I love this bar
It's my kind of place
Just walkin' through the front door
Puts a big smile on my face
It ain't too far, come as you are
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar
I've seen short skirts, we've got high-techs
Blue collared boys and rednecks
An' we got lovers, lots of lookers
An' I've even seen dancin' girls and hookers
And we like to drink our beer from a mason jar
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar, yes I do
I like my truck (I like my truck)
An' I like my girlfriend (I like my girlfriend)
I like to take her out to dinner
I like a movie now and then
But I love this bar
It's my kind of place
Just trolling around the dance floor
Puts a big smile on my face
No cover charge, come as you are
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I just love this ol' bar
And we've got divorcees, and a big bouncer man
An old jukebox and a real bad band
We got waitresses, and we got barflies
A dumbass and a wise guy
If you get too drunk, just sleep out in your car
These are numbers six, seven and two why
Mm, mm, mm I just love this bar
Play it on out boys
Beer thirty's over, gotta take it on home
Mm, mm, mm I love this bar
I just love it
The lyrics to Toby Keith's song "I Love This Bar" are filled with descriptions of the diverse group of people who frequent a bar that the singer loves. The first verse lists the different types of customers - winners, losers, chain smokers, boozers, yuppies, bikers, hitchhikers and girls next door who dress up like movie stars. The second verse describes other types of patrons, such as cowboys, truckers, broken-hearted fools, suckers, hustlers, fighters, early birds, and all-nighters. The veterans at the bar are noted for their battle scars. The chorus is a catchy refrain that professes the singer's love for the bar.
The singer's descriptions do more than paint a picture of the bar's customers. By including these people, Keith is making a statement about how America is a melting pot of individuals from all walks of life. They come together to share this one common space and have a good time. The chorus also suggests that this bar is a place of acceptance where everyone can come as they are.
In addition, the lyrics show that Keith has a fondness for traditional country life, such as drinking from a mason jar and loving his truck. These are values that many Americans can relate to, and they contribute to the country theme of the song. Overall, the lyrics to "I Love This Bar" celebrate the universal appeal of honky-tonk bars and how they bring people from diverse backgrounds together.
Line by Line Meaning
We got winners, we got losers
Our bar has all kinds of people from all walks of life.
Chain smokers and boozers
People come here to smoke and drink.
An' we got yuppies, we got bikers
There are young urban professionals and bikers who frequent the bar.
We got , thirsty hitchhikers
People who are in need of a drink often find themselves at our bar.
And the girls next door dress up like movie stars
The girls who live in the neighborhood dress up to look like movie stars when they come here.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar
I love the eclectic mix of people who come to this bar.
We got cowboys, we got truckers
We have cowboys and truck drivers here.
Broken hearted fools and suckers
The bar is a place where people who have been hurt often come to seek solace.
An' we got hustlers, we got fighters
There are hustlers and fighters who come to the bar.
Early birds and all nighters
People come here at all hours of the day and night.
And the veterans talk about their battle scars
We also have military veterans who come to the bar to talk about their experiences.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar
The bar has a diverse and interesting clientele that I enjoy being around.
I love this bar
I have a great appreciation for this bar and what it represents.
It's my kind of place
This bar is the kind of place where I feel at home and comfortable.
Just walkin' through the front door
When I come through the front door, I feel a sense of familiarity.
Puts a big smile on my face
The bar brings me joy and happiness.
It ain't too far, come as you are
The bar is conveniently located and welcomes people as they are.
I've seen short skirts, we've got high-techs
People come to the bar in all different styles of clothing.
Blue collared boys and rednecks
We have people who work in manual labor and those who are from rural areas.
An' we got lovers, lots of lookers
People come to the bar to find love or simply to look for people to admire.
An' I've even seen dancin' girls and hookers
The bar attracts women who love to dance and others who are there to offer their services.
And we like to drink our beer from a mason jar
We have our own unique way of enjoying our drinks.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar, yes I do
I really do love everything about this bar!
I like my truck (I like my truck)
I enjoy my vehicle.
An' I like my girlfriend (I like my girlfriend)
I have a girlfriend who I care about.
I like to take her out to dinner
I enjoy treating my girlfriend to a nice meal out.
I like a movie now and then
I also enjoy seeing a good movie every once in a while.
But I love this bar
Despite having other interests and hobbies, the bar is still one of my favorite places to be.
Just trolling around the dance floor
Walking around and enjoying the atmosphere of the bar brings me pleasure.
No cover charge, come as you are
There is no entry fee and people are welcome to come to the bar in any attire they choose.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar
I simply cannot get enough of this bar!
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I just love this ol' bar
I am so grateful for how much this bar has impacted my life.
And we've got divorcees, and a big bouncer man
There are people who come to the bar who have been divorced, and we have a large bouncer for safety purposes.
An old jukebox and a real bad band
The bar has an old jukebox and also occasionally has a live band that is not very good.
We got waitresses, and we got barflies
There are waitresses who work at the bar and people who often spend a lot of time there.
A dumbass and a wise guy
There are people who are not very intelligent and those who think they are smarter than everyone else.
If you get too drunk, just sleep out in your car
If someone has had too much to drink, it is better for them to sleep in their car than try to drive home.
These are numbers six, seven and two why
These are the reasons why I love this bar.
Mm, mm, mm I just love this bar
I cannot stress enough how much I love this bar.
Beer thirty's over, gotta take it on home
The time for drinking is over for the night and it is time to head home.
Lyrics © Tokeco Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Scott Emerick, Toby Keith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@awrinkleintimeyesterday6067
Life can sometimes feel beyond unfair. He opened a foundation for children fighting cancer in 2006. Provided a cost free home for them and their families while in treatment. And then he passes from cancer less than two decades later? So sad. Rest in Peace, Toby and thank you for the great music and all you did for the kids. I am sure there is a special place in Heaven for you.
@brianjones4026
yes after having received an experimental untested medical procedure !
@mr6johnclark
That special place is his own bar...
@curiousnomadic
Yet me made this video laughing about a guy getting assaulted for something that wasn't his fault.
@moheganson
Life sure does have sick sense of humor.
@allendaigle6351
What like that man well it was a woman standing up pissing in the men's restroom😂
@dewiiesquire3053
Rest in Peace, played this at my mom's funeral, she owned and ran a bar for 48 years
@thefew6332
God Bless 'er!!!!!!
@tangelapoore7061
❤❤❤❤❤
@farmervaldez9684
The stories she could tell from that bar. May she rest in peace