The Way I Talk Explained

The Way I Talk
Artist:Morgan Wallen
Album:If I Know Me
Type:single
Cover:The Way I Talk alt.jpg
Label:Big Loud
Genre:Country
Producer:Joey Moi
Chronology:Morgan Wallen
Prev Title:Spin You Around
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Up Down
Next Year:2017

"The Way I Talk" is a song recorded by American country music singer Morgan Wallen.[1] The song was written by Jessi Alexander, Ben Hayslip, and Chase McGill.[2] It was Wallen's debut single[3] and the lead single from his debut studio album If I Know Me.[4]

Background

The song was written by Ben Hayslip, Jessi Alexander, and Chase McGill, but Wallen felt a personal connection to the song upon hearing it. He stated "It's about "the things that I'm proud of and the way that I live, and it was just a perfect match to me".[5]

Critical reception

Whiskey Riff gave a favourable review of the song, highlighting the lyric "Man it ain't my fault, I just live the way I talk" stating they "wish more people would live that way as well".[6] The Country Note noted Wallen's "dynamic vocal delivery", stating the track "features a sound straight out of the modern South, combining elements of both country and rock".[7]

Commercial performance

"The Way I Talk" reached peaks of number 35 on Billboard Hot Country Songs, number 30 on Country Airplay, and number 50 on Canada Country. This marked Wallen's first entries on each chart. It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.

Music video

The music video was directed by TK McKamy and premiered on April 6, 2017.[8] The video featured Wallen and his friends doing various activities such as chasing chickens or boxing for fun.[9] [10]

Track listings

Digital download – single[2]

  1. "The Way I Talk" – 3:28

Digital download – EP[2]

  1. "The Way I Talk" – 3:28
  2. "Chain Smokin'" – 3:42
  3. "Whiskey Glasses" – 3:54
  4. "Stand Out" – 3:14
  5. "American Nights" – 3:22

Charts

Year-end charts

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousJanuary 1, 2016Digital downloadBig Loud
Streaming
United States / CanadaSeptember 12, 2016Country radio[12]

Notes and References

  1. News: MORGAN WALLEN CHARMS COUNTRY RADIO WITH “THE WAY I TALK”. May 16, 2017. Big Loud Records.
  2. Web site: The Way I Talk - Morgan Wallen. AllMusic. January 23, 2021.
  3. Web site: Big Loud Records' Morgan Wallen Trades Baseball Ambitions For Country Music Dreams. Nicholson. Jessica. September 27, 2016. MusicRow. April 23, 2017.
  4. Web site: Morgan Wallen Releases Track Listing For 'If I Know Me'. Lorie Hollabaugh. April 11, 2018. Music Row. March 12, 2019.
  5. Web site: Emily. Morgan. Morgan Wallen’s ‘The Way I Talk’: Story Behind the Country Star’s First Hit Song. Outsider. December 13, 2020.
  6. Web site: Real Country Folks Will Get Something Out Of Morgan Wallen’s Heatin’ Up Single “The Way I Talk”. Whiskey Riff. November 21, 2016.
  7. News: Morgan Wallen Charms Country Radio With “The Way I Talk”. May 13, 2017. The Country Note.
  8. Web site: Morgan Wallen - The Way I Talk (Official Video). YouTube. February 4, 2021. video. April 6, 2017.
  9. Web site: Morgan Wallen Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of 'The Way I Talk' Video, Talks Touring With Florida Georgia Line: Exclusive. Taylor. Weatherby. May 12, 2017. Billboard. February 4, 2021.
  10. Web site: MORGAN WALLEN CELEBRATES UPBRINGING IN VIDEO FOR ‘THE WAY I TALK’. Kelly. Brickley. April 9, 2017. Sounds Like Nashville. February 4, 2021.
  11. Web site: Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. August 21, 2021.
  12. Web site: MORGAN WALLEN – THE WAY I TALK. August 22, 2016. Daily Play MPE. Destiny Media Technologies.

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