Released in 1996 as part of his album Blue Moon, it became not only a chart-topping hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, but also a modern country classic.
Keith, known for his gravelly voice and songs that often celebrated a certain brand of American masculinity, surprised some with “Me Too”. This ballad took a softer approach, exploring the complexities of love and communication within a relationship.
Background
The beauty of the song lies in its relatable narrative. The narrator, a man who clearly cares deeply for his partner, struggles to express his affection verbally. We can almost see him, a man perhaps more comfortable fixing a fence post than whispering sweet nothings.
The song’s success also speaks to the enduring strength of country music’s ability to explore the complexities of human relationships.
So, when you hear the opening strums of the acoustic guitar on “Me Too”, settle in for a journey that explores the tender underbelly of a seemingly stoic exterior. It’s a song that celebrates the quiet strength of love, the unspoken language of devotion, and the universality of the human desire to connect.
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Lyrics
Ooh, I’m just a man, that’s the way I was madeI’m not too good at saying what you need me to sayIt’s always right there on the tip of my tongueIt might go unsaid, but it won’t go undoneSo when those three little words come so easy to youI hope you know what I mean when I sayMe tooIf you should wake up and catch me watching you sleepAnd I break the silence by kissing your cheekIf I whisper something you don’t understandDon’t make me repeat it, I don’t know if I canOoh, I’m just a man, that’s the way I was madeI’m not too good at saying what you need me to sayIt’s always right there on the tip of my tongueIt might go unsaid, but it won’t go undoneSo when those three little words come so easy to youI hope you know what I mean when I sayMe tooMe too, me tooHope you know what I mean when I sayMe tooMe too
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