By admin 
Introduction
Released in November 2008, “God Love Her” is a country ballad by Toby Keith, finding its home on his album “That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy.” This song, co-written by Keith himself, offers a glimpse into a love story that transcends backgrounds and expectations.
The melody, a moderate up-tempo with a prominent electric guitar, sets the stage for the tale of a preacher’s daughter with a wild streak. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who, despite her rebellious nature (“she was baptized in dirty water”), holds the key to the narrator’s redemption (“saves my soul from the devil”).
While details about the song’s inspiration remain scarce, “God Love Her” taps into a familiar country music trope: the allure of a Southern woman who defies convention. Keith, known for his anthems that celebrate rural life and blue-collar values, adds a layer of religious imagery to this theme. The preacher’s daughter, with her untamed spirit, becomes an unlikely source of salvation for the narrator, suggesting that love’s embrace can extend far beyond societal norms.
“God Love Her” became the second single released from “That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy,” following the title track. While not achieving the same level of chart success as some of Keith’s other hits, the song remains a fan favorite, praised for its catchy melody and its exploration of unconventional love. So crank up the volume and get ready for a toe-tapping journey about a love that defies categorization – a love, as the song itself declares, that only God could create.