About the song
The Taliban Song is a country song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released on September 11, 2001, just days after the September 11 attacks. The song is a response to the attacks, and it expresses Keith’s anger and patriotism in the wake of the tragedy.
The song begins with Keith singing about the morning of the attacks. He describes watching the news in horror as the events unfolded. He then sings about the Taliban, the terrorist group responsible for the attacks. Keith expresses his hatred for the Taliban and their ideology. He also sings about the need for America to unite and fight back against terrorism.
The chorus of the song is a simple but powerful message: “We’ll put a boot in your ass / It’s the American way.” This line has become a rallying cry for many Americans in the years since the attacks. It is a declaration of America’s strength and resolve in the face of terrorism.
The song has been praised by many for its patriotism and its message of hope. However, it has also been criticized by some for its violence and its jingoism. Regardless of one’s opinion of the song, there is no doubt that it is a powerful and important piece of American music.
Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has released 19 studio albums, 2 Christmas albums, 3 compilation albums, and 5 live albums. Keith has also charted 61 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including 20 number-one hits.
Keith was born in Moore, Oklahoma, on July 8, 1961. He began playing guitar at a young age and started writing songs in his teens. Keith moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1984 to pursue a career in music. He signed with Mercury Records in 1990 and released his debut album, Toby Keith, in 1991.
Keith’s second album, Hard Country, was released in 1992. The album produced his first number-one single, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” Keith’s third album, Boomtown, was released in 1994. It was his first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Keith has continued to release successful albums throughout his career. His most recent album, Peso in My Pocket, was released in 2021. Keith has also won numerous awards, including the Academy of Country Music Award for Top Male Vocalist in 2002 and the American Country Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2003.
Keith is known for his outspoken conservative views. He has been a vocal supporter of the Iraq War and the Republican Party. Keith has also been criticized for his use of Confederate imagery in his concerts and music videos.
Despite his controversial views, Keith remains one of the most popular country music artists in the world. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has won numerous awards. Keith is a true American icon, and his music will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
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Lyrics
“The Taliban Song”
“I’m just a middle-aged, middle-eastern camel herdin’ man
I got a little, 2 bedroom cave here in North Afghanistan
Things used to be real nice and they got out of hand when they moved in
They call themselves the Taliban
(ooooo yeah the taliban) (taliban baby)Now I ain’t seen my wife’s face since they came here
They make her wear a scarf over her head that covers her from ear to ear
She loves the desert and the hot white sand
But man she’s just like me, nah she can’t stand
The Taliban (ooo taliban baby)You know someday soon we’re both gonna saddle up and it’ll be
Ride Camel Ride
My old lady she’ll be here with me, smilin right by my side
We should do just fine out around Palestine or maybe Turkmenistan
We’ll bid a fair adieu and flip the finger to the Taliban
(oh yeah the taliban) (baby)I know where you comin from brother!
This is a patriotic love song
So y’all feel free to salute if you want,
You got my permission.Now they attacked New York City cause they thought they could win
Said they would, stand and fight until the very bloody end
Mr Bush got on the phone with Iraq and Iran and said “Now, you
sons-of-bitches you better not be doin any business with the taliban”
(Taliban baby)So we prayed to Allah with all of our might
Until those big U.S. jets came flyin one night
They dropped little bombs all over their holy land
And man you should have seen em run like rabbits, they ran
(the taliban)You know someday soon we’re both gonna saddle up and it’ll be
Ride Camel Ride
My old lady she’ll be here with me, smilin right by my side
We should do real fine out around Palestine or maybe Turkmenistan
We’ll bid a fair adieu and flip a couple fingers to the Taliban
(oh yeah, taliban)
we’ll bid a fair adieu and flip a big boner to The Taliban (baby)”