Story Behind The Song
I has suggested to a woman that we might see each other socially, and she was incredulous that I would do so, as she perceived that she had been very rude to me. I had just assumed that was her way of flirting.
Song Description
This traditional sounding country song switched between a reggae beat and a country shuffle. It features banjo and slide guitar.
Song Length |
3:43 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, World - Reggae/Caribbean |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Anxious |
Subject |
Frustration, Falling in Love |
Similar Artists |
Johnny Cash, George Strait |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
VERSE 1:
You might call it sarcasm, the things that I say
But it was not my intention to be taken that way
It is sincerely satire, exaggeration of the fact
That is why I have chose this time to overact
CHORUS
I am earnest, what I say is true
Trust me, I'm not dissing you
You are dear, you are my sweet baboo
and I am earnest in everything I do
VERSE 2
Believe me when I show you affection from inside
But take it with a grain of salt when I begin to chide
Pardon my defenses if they get in the way
It is hard to claim your ploughshares when your sword you have to lay
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
Believe me when I say I don't tell lies (at least not often)
Believe me when I cast these bedroom eyes
Give me credence when I open up, because it might not happen again
If I lie to you, there's nothing to keep me sane
REPEAT CHORUS
TAG
I am earnest in what I say and do
I am earnest, baby, how about you?