"Messed Up as Me" (stylised in all caps) is a song recorded and co-produced by Australian-American country music artist Keith Urban. The song was written by Jessie Jo Dillon, Shane McAnally, Michael Lotten, and Rodney Clawson. It was released on 1 March 2024 as the second single from Urban's twelfth studio album, High.
Background Urban debuted "Messed Up as Me" live on 29 February 2024, during the "Team UMG at the Ryman" show at the annual Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee. He described the song material as being about two people in a relationship "who know they aren't good for each other" and that there is "only one good aspect to it. All the rest is completely toxic and dysfunctional. But this one area is [fantastic]. So you put up with all the rest".
Critical reception Coti Howell of Nashville Noise favourably reviewed the track, describing it as "an instant earworm, despite having an unsettled feeling to it".
Music video The music video was directed by Patrick Tracy and released on 17 September 2024.
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Messed Up as Me" Chart (2024) Peakposition Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music) 11 Canada Digital Songs (Billboard) 17 UK Country Airplay (Radiomonitor) 17
Year-end charts + 2024 year-end chart performance for "Messed Up as Me" Chart (2024) Position US Country Airplay (Billboard) 52
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