Introduction:
Released in 2008 on Toby Keith’s album That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy, I Got It for You Girl is a romantic ballad that showcases a different side of the often brash country music icon. Keith, a singer known for his rugged persona and anthemic songs about patriotism and blue-collar life, leans into a softer side with this track.
The song itself is credited to two writers alongside Keith: Bobby Pinson and Toby Keith. Pinson is a journeyman songwriter with cuts recorded by artists like Trace Adkins and George Strait. I Got It for You Girl was not produced by a big-name producer, but by Toby Keith himself, along with Buffington. This creative decision gives the song a personal touch, and perhaps reflects the intimate nature of the lyrics.
I Got It for You Girl became a hit on the country charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song also crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 14. This dual-chart success demonstrates the song’s appeal to both country traditionalists and a wider audience. I Got It for You Girl was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million units. This sales achievement solidified the song’s place as a commercial success for Keith.
While acclaim from critics can be fleeting in the world of popular music, I Got It for You Girl received generally positive reviews. Critics noted the song’s sincerity and Keith’s effective delivery. The song’s success on the charts and positive critical reception together solidify I Got It for You Girl as a significant song in Toby Keith’s discography.
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Lyrics:
Come on baby, lay your back downYou don’t have to leave right nowAnything you got downtown, can waitI love those high-heeled shoesEverything looks good on youYou make it look brand new everydayI’ve got it, in a bad wayI wanna kiss your sweet faceAnd lay like this foreverI need you, to need meComplete my worldI got it for you, girlBaby, I can hear your breathWhisper softly on my chestAnd I can feel your sweat, all over meThe sheets stuck to your skinYou give me that want to grinBaby, I want to againI’ve got it, in a bad wayI wanna kiss your sweet faceAnd lay like this foreverI need you, to need meComplete my worldI got it for you, girlEverything you dreamed ofJust lay right here and sleep onNever gonna have to want againI got it for you, girlOh, I need you, to need meComplete my worldI got it for youWanna give it to youI got it for you, girl