With over 200 songs released during his career, Toby Keith was a multi-dimensional artist whose music transcended generations and genres.

Some of his songs, like “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” and “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue,” topped charts, won awards and became his signature anthems. However, many of his lesser-known songs showed Toby’s diversity as a songwriter.

One of these songs is “Valentine,” which was originally released on Toby Keith’s debut album in 1993 and was again included in the 25th anniversary version of the album, released in 2018. The song tells the story of a man who is longing for love lost as February 14th (Valentine’s Day) approaches.

The lyrics croon:

Valentine, girl do you still think about me /
I still wake up at night callin’ out your name /
And the roses are there /
Paper hearts are everywhere / 
But the fourteenth of February / 
Will never be the same /

“Valentine” was never released to country radio, but it perfectly fitting for anyone who is missing someone during this time of year.

Listen to “Valentine” by Toby Keith below!