Introduction
Toby Keith’s “Who’s Your Daddy?” is a standout track from his seventh studio album, Unleashed, released on August 6, 2002. Co-written and co-produced by Keith and James Stroud, the song showcases Keith’s signature blend of humor and traditional country themes. The track quickly climbed the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking its crossover appeal .
Musically, “Who’s Your Daddy?” is characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and a mix of electric guitars and drums, embodying the country rock genre. The lyrics narrate a playful story of a wealthy man offering a luxurious lifestyle to a younger woman, using the phrase “Who’s your daddy?” as a cheeky assertion of his desirability .
The accompanying music video, directed by Michael Salomon, features Keith as a wealthy music executive mentoring a young female singer, set against the backdrop of a lavish mansion. The video includes appearances by country comedian Cledus T. Judd and Playboy model Tiffany Fallon, adding to its entertainment value .
“Who’s Your Daddy?” remains one of Toby Keith’s most recognizable songs, reflecting his ability to craft engaging narratives with a humorous twist. Its success contributed to the overall acclaim of Unleashed, which became Keith’s first album to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and was certified 4× Platinum by the RIAA .
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Lyrics
Whoo!
Alright
Here you come knockin’ on my door
Baby, tell me what you got on your mind
I guess those college boys all went home for the summertime
Yeah, you’re lookin’ right, lookin’ good
Lookin’ like a woman should, so why is it so hard to find
A place to lay your pretty little head down once in a while?
You run on a little tough luck, baby
Don’t you sweat it?
Everything is waiting inside for you
You know I got it, come and get it
Who’s your daddy? Who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy? Who’s your friend?
And who’s the one guy that you come runnin’ to
When your love-life starts tumblin’?
I got the money if you got the honey
Let’s cut a deal, let’s make a plan
Who’s your daddy? Who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy? Who’s your man?
You might’ve run on a little tough luck, baby, did you?
Well, don’t you sweat it
Everything is waiting inside for ya
You know I got it, so come and get it
Who’s your daddy? Who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy? And who’s your friend?
And who’s the one guy that you come runnin’ to
Yeah, when your love-life starts tumblin’?
I got the money if you got the honey
Let’s cut a deal, let’s make a plan
Who’s your daddy? Who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy? Who’s your man?
Who’s your daddy? Who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy? Who’s your man?