I Wanna Talk About Me

Toby Keith

About I Wanna Talk About Me

"I Wanna Talk About Me" is a song written by Bobby Braddock and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in August 2001 as the second single from Keith's 2001 album Pull My Chain. The song was his seventh Number One single on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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2001
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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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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: 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.
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.
Unique Musical Style
The 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.
Songwriting and Production
The 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.
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.
Public Reception
Though 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.
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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