About the song
Let’s explore the profound lyrics and emotive melodies of Toby Keith’s thought-provoking song, “Ain’t No Right Way.” Written by Keith himself along with Bobby Pinson and Rivers Rutherford, this poignant ballad invites listeners to contemplate the complexities of life and morality.
Released as part of Keith’s album “That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy” in 2008, “Ain’t No Right Way” quickly captured the attention of country music fans with its introspective lyrics and soul-stirring instrumentation. The song delves into themes of judgment and empathy, urging listeners to consider that there may not always be a clear-cut answer to life’s dilemmas.
With his signature gravelly voice, Keith delivers the song’s powerful message with sincerity and depth. “Ain’t No Right Way” challenges listeners to look beyond superficial judgments and embrace the nuances of human experience.
Upon its release, “Ain’t No Right Way” garnered critical acclaim and climbed the country music charts, further solidifying Toby Keith’s reputation as one of the genre’s most compelling songwriters and performers. Its thought-provoking lyrics and timeless melody continue to resonate with audiences, highlighting Keith’s ability to provoke introspection and spark meaningful conversations through his music.
As we listen to “Ain’t No Right Way,” let’s allow ourselves to be moved by Toby Keith’s poignant storytelling and reflect on the complexities of the human condition. Through his music, Keith reminds us that sometimes, there are no easy answers, but empathy and understanding can light the way forward.
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Lyrics
Seven in the morning, she’ll have to make a choice
A precious baby girl or a bouncing baby boy
She could either keep it or give that child away
So she quit school that morning and became a mom that day
Ain’t no right way, to do the wrong thing
You can justify, but its still black and white
You paint it any shade, but I won’t change
Ain’t no right way, to do the wrong thing
News came on my TV, a mother cries and said
That her son was fighting for his life, cause her husband lost his head
He might have been a problem child, but if that boy were mine
I wouldn’t beat him half to death, trying to make him walk the line
Ain’t no right way, to do the wrong thing
You can justify, but its still black and white
You paint it any shade, but it won’t change
Ain’t no right way, to do the wrong thing
Now I’m tired of politicians, trying to pass a law
They won’t let our children pray, for the better of us all
If God blessed America, how could someone vote?
To take prayer from our classroom, right when we need prayer the most
Ain’t no right way, to do the wrong thing
You can justify, but its still black and white
You paint it any shade, but it won’t change
Ain’t no right way, to do the wrong thing
To do the wrong thing