Guy Like Me
Pat Green
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Hearts and flowers, forget love letters Pain and anger, forget forgiveness Love ain't waiting for a guy like me Debutantes and champagne, diamonds and cocaine I ain't the son of outrageous fortune Cash ain't status for a guy like me Put me on a cool river Take my worries from me Fly me high on a big blue sky Well, there's no one here but me, just me Long black limousine, pictures in magazines All night parties, beautiful people No super model for a guy like me I'm just a good man, I work with my hands I get the picture, I heard the message Hell, ain't waiting for a guy like me Put me on a cool river Take my sins from me Fly me high on the big blue sky Well, there's no one here, just me Put me on a cool river Take my pain from me Fly me high on the big blue sky Well, there's no one here, just me Yeah just me Hearts and flowers, forget love letters Pain and anger, forget forgiveness Love ain't waiting on a guy like me So put me on a cool river Take my worries from me Fly me high on the big blue sky Well there's no one here but me Put me on a cool river Take my worries from me Fly me high on the big blue sky Well, there's no one here but me Yeah, just me
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Written by: DAVID NEUHAUSER, JUSTIN POLLARD, MICHAEL TARABAY, PAT GREEN
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundPat Green, whose full name is Patrick Craven Green, is a Texas Country artist originally from San Antonio. He started his music career in the 1990s and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards.
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Song Release"Guy Like Me" is a song from Pat Green's album "Wave on Wave," which was released in 2003. This album is considered Green's mainstream breakthrough.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Guy Like Me" wasn't promoted as a single, but the album it’s featured on, "Wave on Wave," reached number 2 on the US Country Albums chart and number 10 on the Billboard 200.
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Album Success"Wave on Wave" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over 500,000 copies. This marks the critical and commercial success of the album that features "Guy Like Me."
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Song Theme"Guy Like Me" is a typical country song with lyrics that talk about the humble, hardworking 'guy' who sweeps the protagonist off her feet. It carries a romantic theme with a slight Texan twang, characteristic of Pat Green's music style.
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SongwriterPat Green composed "Guy Like Me" with co-writers Justin Pollard and Brett Beavers, showcasing his talents not just as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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Co-writers BackgroundBrett Beavers has also worked with other famous country musicians such as Dierks Bentley and Tim McGraw. Justin Pollard, on the other hand, is not only a songwriter but also plays drums in Pat Green's band.
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Music StyleThe song carries Pat Green's signature sound which is a blend of traditional country elements with rock and folk influences. This style has been dubbed as "Texas Country" or "Red Dirt" music.
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Live Performances"Guy Like Me" is a fan-favorite during Pat Green's live performances. His energetic rendition of the song has been praised by critics and audience members alike.
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Cultural Influence"Guy Like Me", along with the rest of Pat Green’s material, has helped to popularize the Texas Country/Red Dirt music scene not just in the South but also nationwide in the US.
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