Startin' with Me

Jake Owen

About Startin' with Me

"Startin' with Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Jake Owen. It was released in October 2006 as the second single and title track from his debut album of the same name. The song became Owen's first Top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at number 6.


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2006
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#6

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I had a one night stand with my best friend's baby sister
And to this day he still won't speak to me
I pawned my grandpa's old guitar in college
For a case of beer and a tank of gasoline
I took a swing at my old man one Christmas
I never dreamed that it would be his last
I wish mom had rung my neck
When she caught me with those cigarettes
Which reminds me, I'm down to my last pack

If I had a dime
For half the things I did
That didn't make no sense at all
I'd be living a little higher on the hog
If only I'd have known
That later on down the road
I'd look back and not like what I see
I'd have changed a lot of things
Startin' with me

I called my brother everything I could think of
The night he wouldn't bail me out of jail
I lost a job most folks 'round here would die for
By laying out all night and raising hell
And I let a woman that I love slip through my fingers
Chalk another dumb move up to my foolish pride
I wasn't there standin' by the bed
When the preacher bowed his head
With the family the day my grandma died

If I had a dime
For half the things I did
That didn't make no sense at all
I'd be living a little higher on the hog
If only I'd have known
That later on down the road
I'd look back and not like what I see
I'd have changed a lot of things
Startin' with me

If only I'd have known
That later on down the road
I'd look back and not like what I see
Whoa, I'd have changed a lot of things
Startin' with me
Startin' with me

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Jake Owen

Joshua Ryan "Jake" Owen (born August 28, 1981) is an American country music artist. Signed to RCA Records Nashville in 2006, he released his debut album Startin' with Me that year. The album produced three singles, all of which reached Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart: "Yee Haw", "Startin' with Me", and "Something About a Woman". A second album, 2009's Easy Does It, has accounted for three more singles: "Don't Think I Can't Love You", "Eight Second Ride", and "Tell Me". In September 2011, Owen achieved his first number one on the country charts with the title track to his third album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night. He has also toured as an opening act for several country acts, including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, Sugarland, and Ke… more »

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Written by: JIMMY RITCHEY, JOSHUA RYAN OWEN, KENDALL MARVEL

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Artist History
"Jake Owen" is a renowned American country music singer-songwriter. He released his debut album "Startin' with Me" in 2006.
Song Success
"Startin' with Me" is the title track of Jake Owen's debut album, which reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Album Performance
The album bearing the same name, "Startin' with Me," peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 31 on the Billboard 200, evidencing its popularity.
Personal Significance
The song is autobiographical and provides insights about Owen's personal life, mistakes and regrets, which is appreciated by fans for its authenticity.
Music Composition
"Startin' with Me" is a mid-tempo song, backed with electric guitar riffs and piano, which highlights Owen's distinctive vocal range.
Video Recognition
The music video for "Startin' with Me," directed by Mason Dixon, received substantial airplay on Country Music Television (CMT), helping boost the song's popularity.
Song Writing
The song was co-written by Jake Owen, along with Kendall Marvel and Jimmy Ritchey. It showcases the songwriting abilities of Owen early in his career.
Lyrics Theme
This song talks about the remorse of past decisions and the desire to change starting with oneself, which resonates with many listeners, making it one of Owen's memorable hits.
Certifications
Owen's debut album "Startin' with Me" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Critical Acclaim
Despite being a newcomer to the country music scene at the time, "Startin' with Me" received positive reviews from music critics who praised Owen's vocal delivery and the song's honest lyricism.

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