Letter to Me
Brad Paisley
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If I could write a letter to me And send it back in time to myself at seventeen First I'd prove it's me by saying Look under your bed, there's a Skoal can and a Playboy No one else would know you hid And then I'd say I know it's tough When you break up after seven months And yeah I know you really liked her And it just don't seem fair But I'll I can say is pain like that is fast and it's rare And oh, you got so much going for you Going right But I know at seventeen It's hard to see past Friday night She wasn't right for you But still you feel like there's A knife sticking out of your back And you wondering if you'll survive But you'll make it through this and you'll see You're still around to write this letter to me At the stop sign at Tomlinson and 8th Always stop completely, don't just tap your brakes And when you get a date with Bridget Make sure the tank is full On second thought forget it, that one turns out kinda cool Each and every time you have a fight Just assume you're wrong and Dad is right And you should really thank Ms. Brinkman She spent so much extra time It like she sees the diamond underneath And she's polishing you till you shine And oh you got so much going for you Going right But I know at seventeen It's hard to see past Friday night Tonight's the bonfire rally But you're staying home instead Because if you fail Algebra Mom and Dad will kill you dead Trust me you'll squeak by and get a C And you're still around to write this letter to me You got so much up ahead You'll make new friends You should see your kids and wife And I'd end by saying have no fear These are nowhere near The best years of your life I guess I'll see you in the mirror When you're a grown man P.S. go hug Aunt Rita every chance you can And oh you got so much going for you Going right But I know at seventeen It's hard to see past Friday night I wish you'd study Spanish I wish you'd take a typing class I wish you wouldn't worry, let it be I'd say have a little faith and you'll see If I could write a letter to me To me
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10 facts about this song
Song Writer"Letter to Me" was written by Brad Paisley himself, showcasing his talents not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a Number One hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in February 2008.
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Album Feature"Letter to Me" is featured on Brad Paisley's fifth studio album "5th Gear," released in 2007.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video was directed by Jim Shea and Peter Tilden, featuring a montage of Brad Paisley’s actual old photos and videos from his teenage years.
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Song ThemeThe track features a reflective theme, where Brad Paisley sends advice to his younger self "Letter to Me" making it a relatable song dealing with self-awareness and personal growth.
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AwardsThis song was nominated for a 2009 Grammy award in the category Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
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Creative DirectionThe song is one-of-a-kind in its concept as the entire piece is structured as a letter written to Paisley's 17-year-old self.
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Personal LyricsPaisley drew from personal experiences while writing the song, making "Letter to Me" an autobiographical song about his life and hometown.
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Fan ConnectionMany fans have been touched by the song’s message of self-love, acceptance, and the concept of speaking to your younger self sharing the wisdom gained with age.
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LongevityEven years after its release, "Letter to Me" continues to be one of Brad Paisley's most popular and enduring songs.
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