Startin' with Me
Jake Owen
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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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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.
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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.
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Album PerformanceThe 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.
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Personal SignificanceThe song is autobiographical and provides insights about Owen's personal life, mistakes and regrets, which is appreciated by fans for its authenticity.
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Music Composition"Startin' with Me" is a mid-tempo song, backed with electric guitar riffs and piano, which highlights Owen's distinctive vocal range.
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Video RecognitionThe music video for "Startin' with Me," directed by Mason Dixon, received substantial airplay on Country Music Television (CMT), helping boost the song's popularity.
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Song WritingThe 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.
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Lyrics ThemeThis 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.
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CertificationsOwen's debut album "Startin' with Me" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Critical AcclaimDespite 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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