Who's That Man
Toby Keith · Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [1998]
I know this boulevard much too well
It hasn't changed since I've been gone
Oh this used to be my way home
They paved the road through the neighborhood
I guess the county finally fixed it good
It was gettin' rough
Someone finally complained enough
Fight the tears back with a smile
Stop and look for a little while
Oh it's plain to see the only thing missin' is me
CHORUS:
That's my house and that's my car
That's my dog in my backyard
There's the window to the room
Where she lays her pretty head
I planted that tree out by the fence
Not long after we moved in
There's my kids and that's my wife
But who's that man runnin' my life
If I pulled in would it cause a scene?
They're not really expecting me
Those kids have been through hell
I hear they've adjusted well
Turn around in the neighbor's drive
I'd be hard to recognize in this pickup truck
It's just an ol' fixer up
Drive away one more time
A lot of things runnin' through my mind
I guess the less things change
The more they never seem the same
REPEAT CHORUS
(Yeah) REPEAT CHORUS
(Who's that man) Who's that man runnin' my life
(Who's that man)
(Who's that man) Who's that man runnin' my life
(Who's that man) Mmmhhhmmmm
(Who's that man) Who's that man runnin' my life
(Who's that man)
(Who's that man)
Who's That Man
Toby Keith's "Who's That Man" stands as a defining track from his early career, appearing on his debut compilation, Greatest Hits, Vol. 1. Released in 1998, the song captures the confident, swaggering persona that would become a hallmark of Keith's extensive discography. As a cornerstone of his initial body of work, the recording showcases his ability to blend traditional country instrumentation with a modern, assertive vocal delivery. The track reflects the artist's rapid rise in the genre, establishing themes of identity and self-assurance that resonated with audiences during this pivotal era. While Keith would later explore diverse musical territories, this song remains a significant song in his catalogue, illustrating the foundational style that propelled him to lasting prominence in American country music.