About the song
“Red Solo Cup” is a lively and memorable song performed by Toby Keith, released on October 10, 2011. It was the second single from his album *Clancy’s Tavern*. This song, written by Brett Warren, Brad Warren, Brett Beavers, and Jim Beavers, is notable for being the only track on the album that Keith did not write or co-write himself. Despite Keith’s initial reservations, calling it “the stupidest song [he] ever heard in [his] life,” he also described it as “freakin’ awesome.”
The song is a playful tribute to the ubiquitous red plastic cup that has become a staple at parties and gatherings across America. The lyrics celebrate the cup’s role in social events and its symbolic place in American culture. Musically, it features a catchy melody and straightforward chord progressions that complement its humorous and lighthearted theme.
“Red Solo Cup” achieved significant commercial success, earning Platinum certification from the RIAA for selling over three million copies. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 10 hit on the Hot Country Songs chart. The music video, directed by Michael Salomon, features a host of celebrity cameos, including Jeff Dunham, Carrot Top, and Ted Nugent, which added to its popularity.
The song also found a place in popular culture, being featured in an episode of the TV show *Glee* and inspiring a remixed version by Johnny Mac on the deluxe edition of Keith’s 2012 album *Hope on the Rocks*. While it faced mixed reviews, with some critics considering it one of the worst songs of the decade, its catchy nature and humorous take on a common object have made it a memorable part of Toby Keith’s musical career.
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Lyrics
Two, a-one, two, three
Now, red Solo cup is the best receptacle
For barbecues, tailgates, fairs, and festivals
And you, sir, do not have a pair of testicles
If you prefer drinkin’ from glass
Hey, red Solo cup is cheap and disposable
In 14 years, they are decomposable
And unlike my home, they are not foreclosable
Freddy Mac can kiss my ass, whoo!
Red Solo cup (uh-huh)
I fill you up
Let’s have a party
Let’s have a party
I love you, red Solo cup
I lift you up
Proceed to party
Proceed to party
Now, I really love how you’re easy to stack
But I really hate how you’re easy to crack
‘Cause when beer runs down in front of my back
Well, that, my friends, is quite yucky (here we go now)
But I have to admit that the ladies get smitten
Admirin’ at how sharply my first name is written
On you with a Sharpie when I get to hittin’
On them to help me get lucky
Red Solo cup
I fill you up
Let’s have a party
Let’s have a party
I love you, red Solo cup (what?)
I lift you up
Proceed to party (party)
Proceed to party (proceed to party)
Now, I’ve seen you in blue and I’ve seen you in yellow
But only you, red, will do for this fellow
‘Cause you are the Abbot to my Costello
And you are the Fruit to my Loom (here we go now)
Red Solo cup, you’re more than just plastic
You’re more than amazing, you’re more than fantastic
And believe me that I’m not the least bit sarcastic
When I look at you and say
Red Solo cup, you’re not just a cup
(No! No! No! God, no!)
You’re my, you’re my friend (friend, friend) yeah (life-long)
Thank you for being my friend
Red Solo cup (that’s what I’m talking about)
I fill you up
Let’s have a party (let’s have a party)
Let’s have a party (let’s have a party)
I love you, red Solo cup
I lift you up
Proceed to party
Proceed to party
Red Solo cup
Red Solo (I fill you up)
(Let’s have a party) let’s have a party
(Let’s have a party) let’s have a party
Red Solo cup (oh, red Solo cup)
I lift you up
Let’s have a party
Proceed to party (yeah, yeah)
ba-oh-do
(Solo cup) oh-bo-do
(Solo cup) ba-oh-do
(Solo cup) ah-ooh-doodle-da-do
(Solo cup) uh-huh (what?)
(Solo cup) de-da-pa
(Solo cup) du-de-da-pa