Toby Keith: A Country Music Maverick and His Holiday Hit
Toby Keith, a renowned country music artist known for his rebellious spirit and patriotic anthems, has also made his mark on the holiday music scene. His unique blend of country music and rock influences is evident in his festive single, “Hot Rod Sleigh”.
Background
Released in 2001, this unconventional Christmas song has become a beloved holiday classic, adding a touch of rock ‘n’ roll to the traditional Christmas soundscape.
“Hot Rod Sleigh” is a departure from the traditional Christmas carols and ballads. Keith’s signature raspy vocals and energetic delivery give the song a distinctive edge, setting it apart from other holiday tunes.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a high-speed, adrenaline-fueled Christmas Eve, where Santa trades his reindeer sleigh for a souped-up hot rod.
This unconventional twist on the classic Christmas tale adds a humorous and playful element to the song.
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Lyrics
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I saw one of Santa’s helpers at the grocery store todayHe was standin’ at the front door givin’ candy canes awayAnd I told him I was worried about a certain situationHow’s Santa gonna get here with this risin’ populationHe said, I talked to the north pole sometime late last weekAnd it seems that dear ol’ Santa has got somethin’ up his sleeveAs I leaned in to listen, he whispered in my hearHe said, don’t you dare repeat a single word of this, you hearHe said, boss man’s all excited ’cause his new sled’s almost readyAnd they say he’s got it painted up, looks just like Richard Petty’sAnd Rudolph and the reindeer, they’re lookin’ long and meanIt’s the fastest, highest flyin’ winter wonderland machineI ain’t seen it for myself, but I heard saySanta Claus has got a hot rod sleighIt’s got a heater in the floorboard ’cause he’s gettin’ old, you knowAnd a windshield with the wipers should he happen on some snowLandin’ lights of red and white all stuck along the sideSo he can spot the rooftops as he’s fallin’ from the skyHe’s got a king-size toy bin, locks in all the latchesAnd a big old custom air seat with a safety belt that matchesOnly thing about it that worries him a heapIs that he might be here just long before the children get to sleepHe said, boss man’s all excited ’cause his new sled’s almost readyAnd they say he’s got it painted up, looks just like Richard Petty’sAnd Rudolph and the reindeer, they’re lookin’ long and meanIt’s the fastest, highest flyin’ winter wonderland machineI ain’t seen it for myself, but I heard saySanta Claus has got a hot rod sleigh