I Wanna Talk About Me
Toby Keith
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Yeah yeah That's right 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 awhile I want to talk about me Want to talk about I Want to 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, you usually, but occasionally I want to talk about me I want to 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 want to talk about me Want to talk about I Want to 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, you usually, but occasionally I want to talk about me I want to talk about me You you you you you you you you you you you you you I want to talk about me I want to talk about me Want to talk about I Want to 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, you usually, but occasionally I want to talk about me I want to talk about me
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Written by: BOBBY BRADDOCK
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7 facts about this song
Song Release and Success"I Wanna Talk About Me" was released in August 2001 as the second single from Toby Keith's album "Pull My Chain".
- The song reached the number one spot on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart and the Canada Country Tracks chart.
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Song Content and Controversy"I Wanna Talk About Me" is about a man's desire to talk about himself, a marked departure from traditional country music themes of heartbreak and love.
- The controversial nature of the song's lyrics split critics, with some appreciating its humor while others found it narcissistic.
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Unique Musical StyleThe track is known for its spoken-word verses, which flow like a fast-paced rap more than a country song. This made it unique in the country music genre.
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Songwriting and ProductionThe song was written by Bobby Braddock, a legendary country songwriter responsible for many hits in the genre.
- Braddock originally offered the song to Blake Shelton, but it was turned down.
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Achievements and Recognition"I Wanna Talk About Me" was nominated for the Favorite Country Single category at the American Music Awards in 2002.
- The song has since been certified Platinum by RIAA, marking over a million copies sold.
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Public ReceptionThough divisive among critics, the song was a fan favorite, often requested at Keith's concerts.
- Its humorous music video, which involved Keith taking over a school and teaching the kids to play music, was also popular with fans.
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Impact on Toby Keith's Career"I Wanna Talk About Me" is considered one of Toby Keith's signature songs, contributing greatly to his fame and success.
- The song cemented Keith's status as a rebellious figure in country music, a persona he continued to cultivate in subsequent songs and albums.
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