About The Song
“Old Me Better” is a country song recorded by American singer-songwriter Toby Keith. It was released in 2021 as the second single from his album Peso in My Pocket. The song, written by Keith and Bobby Pinson, tells the story of a man who is struggling to adjust to his new life after getting married. He misses his old life of freedom and independence, and he feels like he has lost his identity.
The song begins with the man reflecting on his past. He remembers how he used to “do whatever I wanted” and “didn’t take crap from anyone.” He also remembers how he used to “party all night” and “sleep all day.” However, now that he is married, he feels like he has to be more responsible. He has to “wear a stupid sweater” and “say I like all your friends.”
The man in the song is clearly unhappy with his new life. He feels like he has lost his sense of self. He sings, “You made me a brand new man, but I like the old me better.” He longs for the days when he was free to be himself.
“Old Me Better” is a song about the challenges of change. It is a song about the struggle to maintain one’s identity in the face of new responsibilities. It is a song about the longing for the past.
The song is well-written and well-performed. Keith’s vocals are strong and emotive. The lyrics are clever and relatable. The melody is catchy and memorable.
“Old Me Better” is a great song for anyone who is going through a major life change. It is a song for anyone who is feeling lost or uncertain. It is a song for anyone who is longing for the past.
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Lyric
Baby, when I first laid eyes on you, I swore I’d do anythingLet ya clean me up, fix me up, just to get you to wear my weddin’ ring Now I’m havin’ second thoughts and I’m writin’ you this letter I’m scared to tell you to your face that I like the old me betterI liked the old me better, I was a lot more funI liked the old me better, I didn’t take crap from anyone Well, I’d sleep all day, party all night, do whatever I wanted whenever I liked Baby, you made me a brand new man, but I like the old me betterDon’t get me wrong, you ain’t that bad and I appreciate your workI don’t drink as much, swear as much, you even made me go to church I ain’t done much talkin’ since the day we got together I’m a different man because of you, but I like the old me betterI liked the old me better, I was a lot more funI liked the old me better, I didn’t take crap from anyone Well, I’d sleep all day, party all night, do whatever I wanted whenever I liked Baby, you made me a brand new man, but I like the old me betterNo doubt about it, you’re the only oneAnd I know you really love the man that I’ve becomeGirl, I got to say you’re the only one that I’ve ever lovedYou and I are a good fit, like a hand and glove But now I’m sittin’ here lookin’ back, wearin’ this stupid sweater Truth be told, I’ve got to say I like the old me betterI liked the old me better, I was a lot more funI liked the old me better, I didn’t take crap from anyone Well, I’d sleep all day, party all night, do whatever I wanted whenever I liked Baby, you made me a brand new man, but I like the old me better Girl, you made me a brand new man, but I like the old me betterI like the old me betterI like the old me better I like the old me better I like the old me better I’m gonna tell you to your face I’m gonna tell you to your face I’m gonna tell you to your face I’m gonna tell you to your face I want dancing all night long I’m gonna tell you to your face I want dancing all night long, ah, ooh