The Ones That Like Me
Brantley Gilbert
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Oh yeah Ain't gonna lie, I can count on both hands My down to ride 'til the day I die friends To get them, I'd like to think That I'm few and far between Guys like me, you want in an alley with ya Up a creek, ain't a doubt I'm gonna paddle with ya Go to bat, go to church, go to battle with ya They can say what they want about me, but The ones that need me got me The ones that doubt me can't stop me Even the ones that said forget him You can bet they ain't forgot me Either wanna hit me or hold me Those that hate me don't know me And the ones that don't trust anybody trust me Yeah, the ones that like me love me Speak my mind, don't mind who's listenin' I'll ask forgiveness, 'fore I ask permission Least with me you know what you're gettin' You may not get a thing about me, but The ones that need me got me The ones that doubt me can't stop me Even the ones that said forget him You can bet they ain't forgot me Either wanna hit me or hold me Those that hate me don't know me And the ones that don't trust anybody trust me Yeah, the ones that like me love me Yeah, they love me And I ain't perfect, I'm a simple man I got a sinner's mind, but I can fold my hands I ain't afraid to pray and I do know who I am, yeah And the ones that need me got me Ones that doubt me can't stop me Even the ones that said forget him Bet your ass they ain't forgot me Either wanna hit me or hold me Those that hate me don't know me And the ones that don't trust anybody trust me Yeah, the ones that like me love me The ones that like me love me And if you don't Probably a pretty good chance I don't like you either
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Written by: Bobby O Pinson, Blake Chaffin
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Brantley Gilbert" is an American country music singer, well renowned for his passionate, rebellious musical style. He released the song "The Ones That Like Me" as a single in 2017.
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Album InformationThis song is the second single from Gilbert’s album "The Devil Don't Sleep," released in 2017.
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Chart Performance"The Ones That Like Me" did fairly well in the charts, reaching No. 30 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart in the United States.
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Song MeaningThe song is a declaration of self-acceptance. It speaks about Gilbert's personality, as he publicly admits to having a rough exterior, but that the people who take the time to know him discover he's not as tough as he seems.
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Tour InspirationThe song inspired Gilbert to name his 2018 tour "The Ones That Like Me" tour. The tour included 36 cities within the United States.
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Song CompositionWhile Gilbert often co-writes his tracks, "The Ones That Like Me" was solely written by Brantley Gilbert, providing a more authentic view into his personality and experiences.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Shaun Silva and features Gilbert riding his motorcycle along the open road, symbolizing freedom and self-truth.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its sincerity and straightforward, earnest lyrics.
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Fan FavoriteDespite not reaching the top of the charts, "The Ones That Like Me" became a fan favorite due to its strong message of authenticity and self-acceptance.
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HonorGilbert has stated that "The Ones That Like Me” is one of the songs he’s most proud of. He feels the track accurately depicts him, both as a person and an artist.
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