“God Love Her” is a popular song by Toby Keith that showcases his ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with his signature country sound.
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Background and Inspiration
“God Love Her” is a song that tells the story of a rebellious preacher’s daughter who captures the heart of the narrator. The song reflects themes of love, freedom, and the tension between wildness and faith. Co-written with Vicky McGehee, the song combines Keith’s knack for storytelling with a catchy melody and relatable lyrics.
Lyrics Overview
The lyrics of “God Love Her” describe the preacher’s daughter as a free spirit who defies expectations and lives life on her own terms. The narrator admires her spirit and is drawn to her despite her rebellious ways. The song balances themes of romance and respect for individuality, portraying the preacher’s daughter in a positive light despite her non-conformity.
Just a girl born in Dixie
Washed in blood and
Raised on the banks
Of the Mississippi mud
She always had a thing about
Falling in love with a bad boy
And they could see it all comin’
But her daddy never dreamed
She’d grow up that fast
You know what I mean
The way a girl gets
When she turns 17
Kinda crazy
She’s a rebel child
And a preacher’s daughter
She was baptized in dirty water
Her mama cried the first time they caught her with me
They knew they couldn’t stop her
She holds tight
To me and the Bible
On the back seat of my motorcycle
Left her daddy standing there
Preaching to the choir you see
God love her
Oh, me and God love her
She kissed her mama goodbye
Said, “I’ll be sure and phone ya,”
She called her from the truck stop
In Tuscon, Arizona
Amazing grace
We made California alive
And then my gypsy life
Started taking its toll
And the fast lane got empty and out of control
And just like an angel
She saved my soul from the devil
She’s a rebel child
And a preacher’s daughter
She was baptized in dirty water
Her mama cried the first time they caught her with me
They knew they couldn’t stop her
She holds tight
To me and the Bible
On the back seat of my motorcycle
Left her daddy standing there
Preaching to the choir you see
God love her
Oh, me and God love her
Now she holds tight
To me and the Bible
On the back seat of my motorcycle
Left her daddy standing there
Preaching to the choir you see
God love her
Oh, me and God love her
God love her
Me and God love her.
