About the Song

Released in 2001 as the lead single for Toby Keith’s album “Pull My Chain,” “I Wanna Talk About Me” became an instant country radio hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. But beneath its catchy melody and foot-stomping beat lies a song that’s more than just a self-aggrandizing anthem.

The song’s lyrics, penned by country music legend Bobby Braddock, playfully poke fun at the inherent narcissism often associated with the genre. The narrator admits his enjoyment in listening to others’ stories, but throws in a cheeky “every now and then” before declaring, “I wanna talk about me.” This self-awareness prevents the song from becoming an arrogant brag, instead offering a lighthearted and relatable perspective.

“I Wanna Talk About Me” wasn’t just a hit with fans; it resonated with critics as well. It earned Keith a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and was named Song of the Year by the Academy of Country Music. The song’s success cemented Keith’s status as a country music mainstay, known for his bravado and humor.

But “I Wanna Talk About Me” is more than just a chart-topper. It’s a tongue-in-cheek reflection on the human desire for attention, delivered with a wink and a smile. So, crank up the volume, sing along, and remember, even if you’re laughing at yourself, sometimes it’s okay to talk about you.

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Lyrics

Yeah, yeah
That’s right
We talk about your work, how your boss is a jerkWe talk about your church, and your head when it hurtsWe talk about the troubles you been having with your brotherAbout your daddy and your mother and your crazy ex-lover
We talk about your friends, and the places that you’ve beenWe talk about your skin and the devils on your chinThe polish on your toes and the run in your hoseAnd god knows we’re gonna talk about your clothes
You know talking about you makes me smileBut every once in a while
I wanna talk about me, wanna talk about iWanna talk about number one, oh my, me myWhat I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I seeI like talking about you, you, you, you usuallyBut occasionally, I wanna talk about me (me, me, me, me)I wanna talk about me (me, me)
We talk about your dreams, and we talk about your schemesYour high school team and your moisturizing creamWe talk about your nanny up in Muncie, IndianaWe talk about your grandma down in Alabama
We talk about your guys of every shape and sizeThe ones that you despise and the ones you idolizeWe talk about your heart, ’bout your brain and your smartsAnd your medical charts and when you start
You know talking about you makes me grinBut every now and then
I wanna talk about me, wanna talk about iWanna talk about number one, oh my, me myWhat I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I seeI like talking about you, you, you, you usuallyBut occasionally, I wanna talk about me (me, me, me, me)I wanna talk about me (me, me)
I wanna talk about me (me, me, me, me, me)I wanna talk about me (me, me, me, me, me)You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, youI wanna talk about me
I wanna talk about me, wanna talk about iWanna talk about number one, oh my, me myWhat I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I seeI like talking about you, you, you, you usuallyBut occasionally, I wanna talk about me (me, me, me, me)I wanna talk about me (me, me)I wanna talk about me (me, me, me, me)
Oh, me (me, me, me, me)