About the song
If you’re looking for a song that’s equal parts humor, country charm, and a little bit of smoky mischief, Toby Keith’s “Wacky Tobaccy” delivers it in spades. Released in 2017, this tune isn’t just a playful nod to a certain green herb—it’s a full-blown celebration of the laid-back, easygoing lifestyle that so many of Keith’s fans know and love. With his signature deep drawl and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, Toby Keith doesn’t try to hide his intentions: this song is meant to make you smile, chuckle, and maybe even feel a bit nostalgic for those hazy days gone by.
From the first strum of the guitar, “Wacky Tobaccy” sets a mood that’s unmistakably Southern and proudly irreverent. It’s got that front-porch-pickin’, tailgate-sittin’ vibe, the kind of song you can imagine playing while hanging out with friends on a lazy afternoon. And true to Toby Keith’s style, it blends traditional country sounds with a modern wink, proving that he’s still having fun with his music, even after decades in the business.
What really sets the song apart, though, is its unapologetic embrace of its theme. Instead of dancing around the topic, Keith leans right into it, using humor and clever wordplay to keep things light and fun. There’s even a surprise cameo from the legendary Willie Nelson, who shows up in the video as the unofficial king of the “wacky tobaccy” lifestyle—because who else would you expect?
At its heart, this song isn’t about making a political statement or starting a debate. It’s just good old-fashioned country storytelling, with a wink and a grin. Whether you’re a longtime Toby Keith fan or just someone who enjoys a catchy tune with a sense of humor, “Wacky Tobaccy” is sure to hit the spot. It’s bold, it’s cheeky, and it’s pure Toby Keith.
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Lyrics
Aw, yeah
Uh-huh
What’s that smell?
Wanda is a woman, she works down the hall
Shows up on time, she like balls to the wall
She went out to lunch with her high school friends
‘Bout three hours later, she came rollin’ back in
Well, the boss man really jumped her
Son, he wasn’t joking
Everybody in the office knew Wanda had been smokin’
That old wacky tobaccy
When you feel it creeping up on you
That old wacky tobaccy
Kick back and let it do what it do
Now you can two tote her, you can one hit him
Puff it in a pipe and you can twist it in a stem
You can bake it in some brownies, smoke it through a bong
Roll up a great big fat one like old Cheech and Chong
Burn it through a hole, in a can of Budweiser
If you can’t take the heat, son, vaporizer
That old wacky tobaccy
When you feel it creeping up on you
That old wacky tobaccy
Kick back and let it do what it do
Now do what you do
Oh, yeah
You got your Mexican and Jamaican with those buds of blue
Humboldt County and Hydroponic too
Okeechobee Purple from down in the South
And that old stuff your uncle smokes will give you cotton mouth
Homegrown is healthy, synthetic can kill you
My all-time favorite, Red Hair Sinsemilla
That old wacky tobaccy
When you feel it creeping up on you
That old wacky tobaccy
Kick back and let it do what it do
Aw, let it do what it do
Yeah, it do
Y’all got any Fritos?
