Introduction to “Hot Rod Sleigh” by Toby Keith
Toby Keith, a renowned country music artist known for his patriotic anthems and down-to-earth persona, released “Hot Rod Sleigh” in 2010 as a part of his Christmas album, “A Merry Christmas to You.”
Background
The song’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of a Christmas Eve celebration where Santa Claus trades in his reindeer-drawn sleigh for a high-powered hot rod.
The juxtaposition of traditional Christmas imagery with the contemporary concept of a hot rod sleigh is a clever and memorable choice. It allows Keith to appeal to a wider audience while still maintaining the core themes of the holiday season.
“Hot Rod Sleigh” showcases Keith’s versatility as an artist, demonstrating his ability to blend different musical genres seamlessly. While the song may not be as well-known as some of his other hits, it remains a beloved track among fans who appreciate his unique approach to country music.
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Lyrics
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I saw one of Santa’s helpers at the grocery store todayHe was standin’ at the front door givin’ candy canes awayAnd I told him I was worried about a certain situationHow’s Santa gonna get here with this risin’ populationHe said, I talked to the north pole sometime late last weekAnd it seems that dear ol’ Santa has got somethin’ up his sleeveAs I leaned in to listen, he whispered in my hearHe said, don’t you dare repeat a single word of this, you hearHe said, boss man’s all excited ’cause his new sled’s almost readyAnd they say he’s got it painted up, looks just like Richard Petty’sAnd Rudolph and the reindeer, they’re lookin’ long and meanIt’s the fastest, highest flyin’ winter wonderland machineI ain’t seen it for myself, but I heard saySanta Claus has got a hot rod sleighIt’s got a heater in the floorboard ’cause he’s gettin’ old, you knowAnd a windshield with the wipers should he happen on some snowLandin’ lights of red and white all stuck along the sideSo he can spot the rooftops as he’s fallin’ from the skyHe’s got a king-size toy bin, locks in all the latchesAnd a big old custom air seat with a safety belt that matchesOnly thing about it that worries him a heapIs that he might be here just long before the children get to sleepHe said, boss man’s all excited ’cause his new sled’s almost readyAnd they say he’s got it painted up, looks just like Richard Petty’sAnd Rudolph and the reindeer, they’re lookin’ long and meanIt’s the fastest, highest flyin’ winter wonderland machineI ain’t seen it for myself, but I heard saySanta Claus has got a hot rod sleighWell, I ain’t seen it for myself, but I heard saySanta Claus has got a hot rod sleigh