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About Toes
"Toes" is a song recorded by the Zac Brown Band, an American country music band. Lead singer Zac Brown and bass guitarist John Driskell Hopkins co-wrote the song with Shawn Mullins and Wyatt Durrette. It was released in July 2009 as the third single from the band's 2008 major-label debut studio album The Foundation. The song became their second number one hit and their third Top 10 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in November 2009.
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I got my toes in the water, ass in the sandNot a worry in the world, a cold beer in my handLife is good today, life is good todayWell, the plane touched down just about three o'clockAnd the city's still on my mindBikinis and palm trees danced in my headI was still in the baggage lineConcrete and cars are their own prison bars Like this life I'm living inBut the plane brought me fartherI'm surrounded by waterAnd I'm not going back againI got my toes in the water, ass in the sandNot a worry in the world, a cold beer in my handLife is good today, life is good todayAdiós and vaya con DiosYeah, I'm leaving GAAnd if it weren't for Tequila and pretty senoritasI'd have no reason to stayAdiós and vaya con DiosYeah I'm leaving GAGonna lay in the hot sun and roll a big fat oneAnd grab my guitar and playThe four days flew by like a drunk Friday nightAs the summer drew to an endThey can't believe that I just couldn't leaveAnd I bid adieu to my friendsBecause my bartender she's from the islandsHer body's been kissed by the sunAnd coconut replaces the smell of the barAnd I don't know if it's her or the RumI got my toes in the water, ass in the sandNot a worry in the world, a cold beer in my handLife is good today, life is good todayAdiós and vaya con DiosA long way from GAYes, and all the muchachas they call me Big PoppaWhen I throw pesos their wayAdiós and vaya con DiosA long way from GASomeone do me a favor and pour me some JägerAnd I'll grab my guitar and playAdiós and vaya con DiosGoing home now to stayThe senoritas don't care-o when there's no dineroYeah, I got no money to stayAdiós and vaya con DiosGoing home now to stay(Just gonna prop up by the lake)And put my ass in a lawn chairToes in the clayNot a worry in the world a PBR on the wayLife is good todayLife is good today
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Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown Band is an American country/folk band based in Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup consists of Zac Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion). The band has toured throughout the United States, including a slot on the 2009 and 2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival. They have also recorded four studio albums, and charted eight Number One singles on the Billboard country charts: "Chicken Fried", "Toes", "Highway 20 Ride", "Free", "As She's Walking Away", "Colder Weather", "Knee Deep" and "Keep Me In Mind", in addition to the singles "Whatever It Is" and… more »
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Written by: John Hopkins, Shawn Mullins, Wyatt Durrette, Zac Brown
Lyrics © BLACKSTONE ENTERTAINMENT, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Toes" is a country song sung by Zac Brown. Zac Brown Band released the song in 2009 for their album called "The Foundation". |
SongwritersThe song was co-written by four writers: Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, John Driskell Hopkins and Shawn Mullins. |
Chart Performance"Toes" peaked at No.1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It also had a good performance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No.28. |
CertificationThe song has been certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA, meaning it has sold over 2 million copies. |
Theme"Toes" is a laid-back song with an island-theme and it talks about the idea of escapism and relaxation. This theme is mainly conveyed through lyrics: "Life is good today. Life is good today." |
Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band performing on a beach, in keeping with the tropical theme of the song. |
ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by audiences, with some calling it a perfect summer anthem. |
In Live Performances"Toes" has become a staple in the band's live performances since its release. |
Award NominationThe song was nominated for the "Video of the Year" at the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards. |
Controversial Lyric ChangeThe song contains expletives in the lyrics. For the radio version, the line "toes in the water, ass in the sand" was changed to "toes in the water, toes in the sand" to make it radio-friendly. |
CollaborationIt marked one of the few collaborations that the band did with other artists in their early days, as Shawn Mullins co-wrote the song. |
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