Love Me If You Can

Toby Keith

About Love Me If You Can

"Love Me If You Can" is a song written by Chris Wallin and Craig Wiseman, and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in June 2007 as the second single from album Big Dog Daddy. The song became his 34th Top Ten single and his 16th Number One on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It is also Keith's first Billboard Number One single since he started his own label (Show Dog Nashville) in 2005.


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2007
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Sometimes I think that war is necessary
Every night I pray for peace on Earth
I hand out my dollars to the homeless
But believe that every able soul should work

My father gave me my shotgun
That I'll hand down to my son
Try to teach him everything it means

I'm a man of my convictions
Call me wrong, call me right
But I bring my better angels to every fight
You may not like where I'm going
But you sure know where I stand
Hate me if you want to
Love me if you can

I stand by my right to speak freely
But I worry 'bout what kids learn from TV
And before all of debatin' turns to angry words and hate
Sometimes we should just agree to disagree
And I believe that Jesus looks down here and sees us
And if you ask him he would say

I'm a man of my convictions
Call me wrong, call me right
But I bring my better angels to every fight
You may not like where I'm going
But you sure know where I stand
Hate me if you want to
Love me if you can

I'm a man of my convictions
Call me wrong, call me right
But I bring my better angels to every fight
You may not like where I'm going
But you sure know where I stand
Hate me if you want to
Love me if you can

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Toby Keith

Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961), best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums—1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin', plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of Mercury Records before leaving Mercury in 1998. These albums all earned gold or higher certification, and produced several chart singles, including his debut "Should've Been a Cowboy", which topped the country charts and was the most played country song of the 1990s. The song has received three million spins since its release, according to Broadcast Music Incorporated. more »

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Written by: CHRIS WALLIN, CRAIG WISEMAN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Love Me If You Can" is a song by Toby Keith, which was released as a single on June 19, 2007.
Album Information
The song is a track from his album "Big Dog Daddy," which was released in the same year.
Chart Ranking
"Love Me If You Can" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by Craig Wiseman and Chris Wallin, two acclaimed country music songwriters.
Duration
It has a duration of approximately three minutes and thirty-five seconds.
Song Theme
The song speaks about being true to one's beliefs and values, notwithstanding the opinions of others.
Award Nominations
"Love Me If You Can" was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Song’s Inspiration
The song was inspired by the controversy surrounding the reactions to Toby’s post-9/11 song "Courtesy of The Red, White, and Blue."
Music Video
The music video for "Love Me If You Can" features Keith performing the song in a simple setting with just his guitar.
Multiple Versions
The album "Big Dog Daddy" contains both the radio edit version and the album version of "Love Me If You Can."
Positive Reception
The song was largely received positively by critics, who praised its introspective lyrics.
Platinum Status
"Big Dog Daddy," the album featuring "Love Me If You Can," went platinum, selling over one million copies in the US.
Cover Versions
Although not as frequently covered as some of Toby Keith's other hits, the song has been performed by various reality TV contestants and aspiring musicians in shows and online platforms.
Public’s Reaction
Contrary to Toby Keith's earlier hits that had politically charged themes, "Love Me If You Can" was embraced by a broad segment of listeners for its more personal and introspective message.
Live Performances
Toby Keith regularly includes "Love Me If You Can" in his live performance setlists, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity among his fans.

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