What About Me

Kenny Rogers

About What About Me

"What About Me?" is a song first recorded in 1984 as a trio by singers Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, and James Ingram. The song was written by Rogers, noted producer David Foster, and singer-songwriter Richard Marx, who would later achieve superstar status as a musician ("Right Here Waiting", "Now and Forever"). It was the lead single from Rogers's Platinum-plus 1984 album of the same name.


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I see you here with me 
I've waited all my life for someone like you 
Someone to give my heart and soul to 

I look into your eyes 
Your love for me was such a welcome surprise 
I think at last I've found forever 

But what about me? 
(I'll always love you) 
What about me? 
(I'll always need you) 
You were my love before 
But I need so much more of you 

Time after time I feel I'm losing my mind 
Or maybe this is what lovers must go through 
It never entered my mind 
We could be wasting our time 
What am I gonna do? 
But what about me? 

No reason to pretend 
True love affairs don't have to come to an end 
The moment we don't have all the answers 

I nearly go insane 
Each and every time I hear you whisper my name 
I feel the same when I'm around you 

But what about me? 
(I'll always love you) 
What about me? 
(I'll always need you) 
This is so hard for me 
I wanted so much to be with you 

Time after time I feel I'm losing my mind 
Or maybe this is what lovers must go through 
It never entered my mind 
We could be wasting our time 
What am I gonna do? 

But what about me?

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Kenny Rogers

Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, entrepreneur and author. Though he has been most successful with country audiences, he has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: David Foster, Richard Marx, Kenneth Rogers

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"What About Me?" by Kenny Rogers was released in 1984.
Collaboration
The song is not a solo piece. It is a trio performance featuring Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, and Kim Carnes.
Album
It is the title track of the fifteenth studio album by Kenny Rogers named "What About Me?".
Chart Success
The song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Writer Credits
The song was written by David Foster, Richard Marx, and Kenny Rogers. Marx is also known for his own successful singing career.
Genre
"What About Me?" is categorized as a pop song and identified with elements of adult contemporary music.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the harmonious blending of Rogers, Ingram, and Carnes' voices, plus the memorable melody and lyrical content.
Music Video
The music video predominantly features Rogers, Ingram, and Carnes in a recording studio, reflecting the collaborative nature of the song.
Cover Versions
R&B artists Shanice Wilson and Johnny Gill covered the song in 1997 for Shanice’s album "Shanice," giving the song a new flavor.
Background
The song shows Rogers' versatility as an artist as it deviated from his usual country music, presenting a more pop-oriented sound.
Song Concept
"What About Me?" expresses a feeling of longing and disappointment after a romantic relationship ends, with each singer questioning why they have been left alone.
Impact
Despite primarily being a country artist, this song helped to establish Rogers’ reputation in pop and adult contemporary music circles.
Grammy Nomination
The song, "What About Me," was nominated for a Grammy award in 1985 for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

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