About the song
“The Bus Songs” is a distinctive compilation album by Toby Keith, blending new tracks with re-recorded favorites, released on September 8, 2017. This album marks a departure from Keith’s typical releases, focusing on humorous and adult-themed songs that cater more to his mature audience rather than mainstream radio.
**Album Overview**
Announced on July 14, 2017, “The Bus Songs” features twelve tracks in total. Among them are two new songs: “Shitty Golfer” and “Wacky Tobaccy”. The album also includes fresh takes on five previously released tracks: “Runnin’ Block”, “Hell No”, “The Critic”, “Ballad of Balad”, and “Weed with Willie”. These re-recorded versions offer a new perspective on familiar tunes, described by Rolling Stone as revitalized renditions of old favorites.
**Background and Concept**
The title of the album, “The Bus Songs”, derives from the late-night recording sessions held on Toby Keith’s tour bus. Known for its casual and relaxed atmosphere, these sessions inspired the album’s laid-back vibe and candid lyrical content. The songs within the album explore themes of adult humor, drinking, and self-deprecation, reflecting Keith’s unfiltered approach to storytelling.
**Music and Videos**
Prior to the album’s release, Keith teased fans with the music video for “Wacky Tobaccy” on June 23, 2017. Filmed aboard his tour bus and featuring a cameo by Willie Nelson, the video humorously celebrates cannabis culture amidst a backdrop of Jamaican posters and hazy visuals. Rolling Stone praised it as “suitably silly,” capturing the essence of the song’s playful narrative.
A promotional video for “Shitty Golfer” was later added to Keith’s Vevo account on October 19, 2017, further showcasing the album’s irreverent yet entertaining style.
**Commercial Success**
“The Bus Songs” debuted strongly at No. 6 on the Top Country Albums chart, affirming Toby Keith’s enduring popularity with his dedicated fan base. The album sold 12,000 copies in its first week and continued to garner sales, reaching a total of 29,700 copies in the United States by January 2018. Despite its niche appeal and adult-oriented themes, “The Bus Songs” underscored Keith’s ability to connect with listeners through humor and candid storytelling, further solidifying his status as a versatile artist in the country music genre.
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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?