Earnest

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?

Lyrics Ggreg Snyder Music Ggreg Snyder
Producer Will Ray Publisher Snyderola Music
Performance Ggreg Snyder, vocal; Will Ray, guitar; Dick Fegy, banjo; Bob Glaub, bass; Steve Duncan, drums. Label Guano Records & Sound

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