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.

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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’ ringNow I’m havin’ second thoughts and I’m writin’ you this letterI’m scared to tell you to your face that I like the old me better
I liked the old me better, I was a lot more funI liked the old me better, I didn’t take crap from anyoneWell, I’d sleep all day, party all night, do whatever I wanted whenever I likedBaby, you made me a brand new man, but I like the old me better
Don’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 churchI ain’t done much talkin’ since the day we got togetherI’m a different man because of you, but I like the old me better
I liked the old me better, I was a lot more funI liked the old me better, I didn’t take crap from anyoneWell, I’d sleep all day, party all night, do whatever I wanted whenever I likedBaby, you made me a brand new man, but I like the old me better
No doubt about it, you’re the only oneAnd I know you really love the man that I’ve become
Girl, I got to say you’re the only one that I’ve ever lovedYou and I are a good fit, like a hand and gloveBut now I’m sittin’ here lookin’ back, wearin’ this stupid sweaterTruth be told, I’ve got to say I like the old me better
I liked the old me better, I was a lot more funI liked the old me better, I didn’t take crap from anyoneWell, I’d sleep all day, party all night, do whatever I wanted whenever I likedBaby, you made me a brand new man, but I like the old me betterGirl, you made me a brand new man, but I like the old me better
I like the old me betterI like the old me betterI like the old me betterI like the old me betterI’m gonna tell you to your faceI’m gonna tell you to your faceI’m gonna tell you to your faceI’m gonna tell you to your faceI want dancing all night longI’m gonna tell you to your faceI want dancing all night long, ah, ooh