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.
Weed With Willie
Toby Keith Lyrics
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People, I just could not wait to find out for myself
Now can't knock it till you've tried it and I've tried it my friend
I may get drunk in Cincinnati in summer time two thousand and twelve
But I'll never smoke Weed with Willie again!
We learned a hard lesson in a small Texas town
He roll up a fat boy and he passed it around
I'll never smoke weed with Willie again
Never smoke weed with Willie again
My party's all over before it begins
He pour me some Old Whiskey River my friend
But I'll never smoke weed with Willie again
Climbed on this old bus, the Honeysuckel Rose
The party, Las Vegas it was after the show
Alone in the front lounge, it was just me and him
I took one little bitty toke, the grim creeper kicked in
I'll never smoke weed with Willie again
My party's all over before it begins
He pour me some more Whiskey River my friend
But I'll never smoke weed with Willie again
Now we're passing the guitar, we're telling good joke
I can tell one was coming
I'd start smelling that old South Texas, Willie Nelson red-haired, sensibly-made country smoke
People I do not partake I just let it pass by
With a grin on my face and a great contact high
Never smoke weed with Willie again
My party's all over before it begins
He can pour me some more Jack Daniel's my friend
Never smoke weed with Willie again
Oh down in the fetal position with a bunch drool on my chin
Man I broke down and got stone weed with Willie again
The song "Weed With Willie" is a cautionary tale about the dangers and pitfalls of smoking marijuana with famed country artist, Willie Nelson. The singer in the song has always heard that Willie's herb is "top shelf" and can't wait to try it for himself. He quickly learns, however, that smoking with Willie does not lead to a great time. In the first verse, the singer admits that he may get drunk in Cincinnati in the summer of 2012, but he'll never smoke weed with Willie again. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the singer recounts multiple bad experiences with Willie and his pot.
In the second verse, the singer tells the story of how he learned his lesson in a small Texas town where Willie rolled up a joint and passed it around. The singer was the last one to speak before passing out and waking up the next day, vowing to never smoke weed with Willie again. The third verse takes place on Willie's tour bus, where the singer takes a tiny puff and immediately feels the effects of the strong marijuana. The final verse finds the singer in the middle of a group of people telling jokes and passing around a guitar. Though he doesn't partake, the smoke still affects him and he breaks down, getting high and regretting his decision to smoke with Willie again.
Overall, "Weed With Willie" is a humorous cautionary tale about the dangers of smoking marijuana with one of the most notorious pot smokers in the music world. It emphasizes the importance of knowing your own limits and sticking to them, even when peer pressure and the allure of trying something new is present.
Line by Line Meaning
I always heard that his herb was top shelf
I had heard that Willie Nelson's marijuana was of high quality
People, I just could not wait to find out for myself
I was curious and excited to try it myself
Now can't knock it till you've tried it and I've tried it my friend
I can't judge something until I have experienced it, and now I have
I may get drunk in Cincinnati in summer time two thousand and twelve
I might have a wild night of drinking in a specific place and time
But I'll never smoke Weed with Willie again!
However, I will never smoke marijuana with Willie Nelson again
We learned a hard lesson in a small Texas town
I had a difficult experience in a Texas town
He roll up a fat boy and he passed it around
Willie Nelson rolled a large joint and shared it with the group
Last words I spoke before they tucked me in
The last thing I said before going to bed
I'll never smoke weed with Willie again
I will never engage in smoking marijuana with Willie Nelson again
Never smoke weed with Willie again
I decided to avoid smoking marijuana with Willie after a bad experience
My party's all over before it begins
My fun times abruptly ended before they even started
He pour me some Old Whiskey River my friend
Willie Nelson served me some of his whiskey
Climbed on this old bus, the Honeysuckel Rose
I boarded Willie's tour bus called the Honeysuckle Rose
The party, Las Vegas it was after the show
We were in Las Vegas after a concert
Alone in the front lounge, it was just me and him
It was only Willie Nelson and I in the front lounge
I took one little bitty toke, the grim creeper kicked in
I took one small puff and immediately got very high
Now we're passing the guitar, we're telling good joke
We were sharing music and jokes
I can tell one was coming
I could sense a joke coming
I'd start smelling that old South Texas, Willie Nelson red-haired, sensibly-made country smoke
I could smell Willie Nelson's distinctively-scented, high-quality marijuana
People I do not partake I just let it pass by
I chose not to smoke it myself but experienced second-hand effects
With a grin on my face and a great contact high
I was happy and high from the second-hand smoke
He can pour me some more Jack Daniel's my friend
Willie Nelson offered me another drink of Jack Daniel's whiskey
Oh down in the fetal position with a bunch drool on my chin
I was curled up in the fetal position with drool on my chin
Man I broke down and got stone weed with Willie again
I gave in to temptation and smoked marijuana with Willie Nelson again
Lyrics © Tokeco Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Scott Emerick, Toby Keith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SPDFRK
Yes. You are stoned. It is good.
Thank you though for adding nothing.
It seems it matters though since you encouraged my comment.
Also, I am stoned. This may have spawned my commenting.
We may never know.
Or never remember.
What . . . ?
@dav3miga
We'll never smoke weed with Toby again 😢
Rest in peace Toby Keith...
@terrafarmer48
❤️🙏🌹
@cruisergirl
🫶🏻
@barbrag7380
That's right. Bless his heart 🙏🙏🙏
@paulbarnhart210
RIP Toby
@edwardrichard2561
This time he won’t ever smoke with Willie again. Rest in peace Toby Keith. And thank you sir.
@pattyroberts7372
I agree
@richbanghart9706
My wife and I will be smoking in honor of Toby, thank you for gifting the world with great music RIP Toby
@leprechaun81atx
Politics aside, I'm smoking a bowl for the memory of a great country music singer. He had a wonderful voice and great writing/musical talent!
This coming from someone who grew up in the ghetto and his music choice is predominantly rap/hip-hop.
RIP you country music legend!
We are better humams without politics.
@sharonanderson3851
Amen, brother!