American Soldier
Toby Keith
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I'm just trying to be a father Raise a daughter and a son Be a lover to their mother Everything to everyone Up and at 'em bright and early I'm all business in my suit Yeah, I'm dressed up for success From my head down to my boots I don't do it for the money There's bills that I can't pay I don't do it for the glory I just do it anyway Providing for our future's my responsibility Yeah, I'm real good under pressure Being all that I can be And I can't call in sick on Mondays When the weekends been too strong I just work straight through the holidays And sometimes all night long You can bet that I stand ready When the wolf growls at the door Hey, I'm solid, hey I'm steady Hey I'm true down to the core And I will always do my duty No matter what the price I've counted up the cost I know the sacrifice Oh, and I don't want to die for you But if dyin's asked of me I'll bear that cross with honor 'Cause freedom don't come free I'm an American soldier, an American Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand When liberty's in jeopardy I will always do what's right I'm out here on the front lines sleep in peace tonight American soldier, I'm an American soldier yeah, an American soldier, an American Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand When liberty's in jeopardy I will always do what's right I'm out here on the front lines so sleep in peace tonight American soldier, I'm an American an American an American soldier
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"American Soldier" is a country song from the genre of country music and patriotic country.
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Album InformationIt is a part of the album "Shock'n Y'all," which was released by Toby Keith in November 2003.
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Chart Performance"American Soldier" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2004.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 4 minutes and 23 seconds.
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Theme"American Soldier" is based on the life of military personnel in the United States. The lyrics express the hardships they face and their unwavering commitment to the nation.
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Inspiration for the SongToby Keith was inspired to create "American Soldier" and other patriotic songs after a visit to Afghanistan and a meeting with a wounded Marine Corps.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Toby Keith and Chuck Cannon.
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Certification"American Soldier" has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Video DescriptionThe music video features Toby Keith singing in a warfield-type setting with scenes of soldiers and their families interspersed throughout.
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Popular CultureThe song is often played at military events and patriotic celebrations in the United States, demonstrating its cultural significance.
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Public Reception"American Soldier" has been both praised for its genuine expression of support for American troops and criticized for what some perceive as a glorification of war.
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Charitable UseThe success of "American Soldier" and other tracks on Shock'n Y'all assisted Toby Keith in creating his charity, the Toby Keith Foundation, which assists children with cancer and their families.
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Live PerformancesToby Keith has performed "American Soldier" live at numerous concerts and events, making it one of his most well-known tracks.
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Impact on CareerThe success of "American Soldier" contributed to Toby Keith being named the Top Male Vocalist by the Country Music Association in 2004.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists and military choirs, highlighting its enduring popularity and significance.
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