I Wanna Talk About Me
Toby Keith Lyrics

Yeah yeah
Acknowledges the conversation and sets the tone for the song

That's right
Affirms that the singer is going to take over the conversation

We talk about your work how your boss is a jerk
Describes typical conversation topics, including complaints about work and authority figures

We talk about your church and your head when it hurts
Mentions religious affiliation and physical discomfort as possible conversation topics

We talk about the troubles you've been having with your brother
Acknowledges that familial conflicts may be a common topic of conversation

About your daddy and your mother and your crazy ex-lover
Lists more common conversation topics, including family and past relationships

We talk about your friends and the places that you've been
Mentions social life and travel experiences as possible conversation topics

We talk about your skin and the dimples on your chin
Acknowledges that physical appearance may be a topic of conversation

The polish on your toes and the run in your hose
Lists additional physical appearance details that may be discussed

And God knows we're gonna talk about your clothes
Affirms that clothing choice is a common conversation topic

You know talking about you makes me smile
Suggests that the singer enjoys discussing others' lives

But every once in awhile
Indicates a desire for a topic change

I want to talk about me
Expresses the desire to shift the conversation to the singer

Want to talk about I
Continues to describe the singer's desire to take control of the conversation

Want to talk about number one
Refers to the singer as the most important topic of conversation

Oh my me my
Expresses excitement and enthusiasm for the topic of conversation

What I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I see
Lists several aspects of the artist's life that are of interest to them

I like talking about you, you, you, you usually, but occasionally
Reiterates that the singer usually enjoys discussing others but wants to talk about themselves from time to time

We talk about your dreams and we talk about your schemes
Lists additional conversation topics related to aspirations and plans

Your high school team and your moisturizer creme
Mentions past experiences and physical appearance again as potential conversation topics

We talk about your nanna up in Muncie, Indiana
Lists a specific family member and their location as a conversation topic

We talk about your grandma down in Alabama
Lists another specific family member and their location as a conversation topic

We talk about your guys of every shape and size
Acknowledges that romantic interests may be a common conversation topic

The ones that you despise and the ones you idolize
Lists specific types of romantic partners that may be discussed

We talk about your heart, about your brains and your smarts
Lists personal attributes as potential conversation topics

And your medical charts and when you start
Lists health status and milestones as potential conversation topics

You know talking about you makes me grin
Reiterates the singer's enjoyment of discussing others' lives

But every now and then
Indicates that the desire to talk about oneself arises occasionally

I want to talk about me
Repeats the desire to take control of the conversation and talk about oneself

Want to talk about I
Reiterates the focus on the singer

Want to talk about number one
Repeats the idea that the singer is the most important topic of conversation

Oh my me my
Expresses enthusiasm for the topic of conversation again

What I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I see
Repeats the aspects of the artist's life that are of interest

I like talking about you, you, you, you usually, but occasionally
Reiterates that the artist usually enjoys discussing others but wants to talk about themselves from time to time

You you you you you you you you you you you you you
Emphasizes the repeated use of 'you' in conversation and sets up the final repetition of the desire to talk about oneself

I want to talk about me
Finalizes the theme of the song, expressing the desire to talk about oneself

Want to talk about I
Reiterates the focus on the singer

Want to talk about number one
Repeats the idea that the singer is the most important topic of conversation

Oh my me my
Again expresses excitement and enthusiasm for the topic of conversation

What I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I see
Repeats the aspects of the artist's life that are of interest

I like talking about you, you, you, you usually, but occasionally
Final reiteration that the artist usually enjoys talking about others but also wants to talk about themselves from time to time