Love Me If You Can by Toby Keith

Introduction:

Love Me If You Can is a standout track from Toby Keith‘s 2007 album, Big Dog Daddy. This quintessential country anthem showcases Keith’s signature blend of rugged masculinity and defiant individualism. The song was co-written by Chris Wallin and Craig Wiseman, and it quickly became a fan favorite and a staple on country radio.

Released as the second single from the album, “Love Me If You Can” climbed the charts, solidifying Keith’s status as one of country music’s leading figures. The song’s infectious melody and relatable lyrics resonated with audiences, earning it widespread acclaim and commercial success.

Keith’s powerful vocals and the song’s driving instrumentation perfectly capture the spirit of independence and self-reliance often associated with country music. The lyrics challenge listeners to embrace their own convictions and to stand firm in their beliefs, even in the face of adversity. With its strong message and undeniable catchiness, “Love Me If You Can” remains a beloved track in Keith’s impressive discography.

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Lyrics:

“Love Me If You Can”

Sometimes think the war is necessary
Every night I pray for peace on earth
And I hand down my dollars to the homeless
But believe that every able soul should work

My father gave me my shotgun
That I’ll hand down to my son
Try to teach him everything it means

I’m a man of my convictions
Call me wrong, call me right
But I bring my better angels to every fight
You may not like where I’m goin’
But you sure know where I stand
Hate me if you want to
Love me if you can

I stand by my right to speak freely
But I worry ’bout what kids learn from TV
And before all of debatin’ turns to angry words and hate
Sometimes we should just agree to disagree

And I believe that Jesus
Looks down here and sees us
And if you ask him, he would say