Toby Keith – I Wanna Talk About Me

Introduction:

Toby Keith’s “I Wanna Talk About Me” is a quintessential country anthem that perfectly encapsulates the singer’s brash, self-assured persona. Released in 2001 as the second single from his album Pull My Chain, the track is a humorous yet confident declaration of individuality.

The song, penned by Bobby Braddock, is a departure from the traditional country balladry that often dominates the genre. It instead embraces a playful, almost arrogant tone, which resonated strongly with country music fans. The track is classified as country music, a genre known for its storytelling and often heartfelt lyrics. However, “I Wanna Talk About Me” is a refreshing twist, focusing less on narrative and more on a bold statement of self.

While Toby Keith is the driving force behind the song, the production, helmed by veteran country producer Derek Wells, also plays a crucial role in establishing the track’s upbeat, catchy sound. Wells’ expertise in crafting commercially successful country hits is evident in the song’s polished production.

The song’s commercial success was undeniable. It climbed to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart, becoming one of Keith’s signature songs. The track solidified his status as a leading figure in the country music industry and further expanded his fan base. Beyond chart success, “I Wanna Talk About Me” became an instant fan favorite, often included in live performances and cementing its place in country music history.

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Lyrics:

“I Wanna Talk About Me”

We talk about your work how your boss is a jerk
We talk about your church and your head when it hurts
We talk about the troubles you’ve been having with your brother
About your daddy and your mother and your crazy ex-lover
We talk about your friends and the places that you’ve been
We talk about your skin and the dimples on your chin
The polish on your toes and the run in your hose
And God knows we’re gonna talk about your clothes
You know talking about you makes me smile
But every once in awhileI wanna talk about me
Wanna talk about I
Wanna talk about number one
Oh my me my
What I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I see
I like talking about you, you, you, usually, but occasionally
I wanna talk about me
I wanna talk about me

We talk about your dreams and we talk about your schemes
your high school team and your moisturizer creme
We talk about your nanna up in Muncie, Indiana
We talk about your grandma down in Alabama
We talk about your guys of every shape and size
The ones that you despise and the ones you idolize
We talk about your heart, about your brains and your smarts
And your medical charts and when you start
You know talking about you makes me grin
But every now and then

I wanna talk about me
Wanna talk about I
Wanna talk about number one
Oh my me my
What I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I see
I like talking about you, you, you, usually, but occasionally
I wanna talk about me
I wanna talk about me

You you you you you you you you youyouyouyouyou
I wanna talk about me

I wanna talk about me
Wanna talk about I
Wanna talk about number one
Oh my me my
What I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I see
I like talking about you, you, you, usually, but occasionally
I wanna talk about me
I wanna talk about me