Introduction
“I Wanna Talk About Me,” released on August 20, 2001, stands as one of Toby Keith’s most distinctive and commercially successful singles. Written by esteemed songwriter Bobby Braddock, the track was initially intended for Blake Shelton’s debut album. However, after audience testing yielded negative results, Shelton’s label decided against including it. Recognizing the song’s potential, Braddock pitched it to Keith, who embraced its unconventional structure and humor.
The song features a blend of spoken-word verses and a catchy chorus, showcasing Keith’s charismatic delivery. Its playful lyrics express a man’s desire for his partner to focus less on herself and more on him, offering a humorous take on relationship dynamics. This approach resonated with audiences, propelling the song to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and marking it as Keith’s seventh number one single.
“I Wanna Talk About Me” also achieved crossover success, reaching number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its fusion of country and rap elements was considered innovative at the time, contributing to its widespread appeal. The track became a staple in Keith’s live performances and remains a fan favorite, reflecting his unique musical personality and sense of humor.
The song’s success played a significant role in solidifying Toby Keith’s status as a leading figure in country music during the early 2000s. It exemplifies his willingness to push genre boundaries and connect with listeners through relatable storytelling.
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Lyrics
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 a while
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 (me, me, me, me)
I want to talk about me (me, me)
I want to talk about me (me, me, me, me)
‘Bout me (me, me)