Toby Keith: A Country Music Maverick and His Raw, Emotional Ballad
Toby Keith, a prominent figure in the country music scene, is renowned for his rebellious spirit and hard-hitting lyrics.
Background
Released in 2003 as the lead single from his album “Shock’n Y’all,” “If a Man Answers” quickly became a massive hit, topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and reaching the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
The song’s raw emotion and relatable lyrics resonated with audiences, solidifying Keith’s status as a versatile artist.
The song’s narrative centers around a man who discovers his wife is cheating on him. Keith’s powerful vocals convey the character’s pain and anger with raw authenticity.
The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and poignant details, painting a picture of heartbreak and betrayal.
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Lyrics
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You said you need a little timeA little time to yourselfI’m staring down this telephone wonderin’There might be someone else
If a man answers when I callI’ll just hang up, I won’t say anything at allIf a man answers I know what I’ll doI’ll lie here awake so I don’t dream about youIf a man answers this time of nightAt least I’ll know somebody’s holding you tightIf a man answers I won’t call againAnd I’ll know where I stand while I twist in the wind
Oh baby, I’m just missin’ youI’m crazy still in love with youI know my heart will break in twoIf a man answers, if a man answers
I just gotta tell you girlMaybe somehow make you seeHow much I want you to come back to meBut if a man answers you’ll never knowHe’ll let you sleep while I let you go