Sticks and Stones
´ÞÎ÷ÂÞÂ×˹(Tracy Lawrence) Lyrics
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Keep the diamond ring cause that's how I meant it
Sticks and stones are all they ever were to me
This material life with all it's value
Don't mean a thing to me without you
The love that we once had is all I need
So take everything we have if it makes you happy
But darlin let me say before I leave
[Chorus:]
These sticks and stones ain't all that makes a home
They don't have arms to hold you when love goes wrong
Now you say, we are through
These sticks and stones may break me,
But the words you said just tore my heart in two
Remember when we didn't have a dime between us
You took my hand and said we don't needmuch
Just as long as we're together we would be fine
Now we've acquired all I thought would please you
I gave everything you know that I could
And still you're telling me you're not satisfied
So take everything we have if it makes you happy
But darlin let me say before I leave
[Repeat Chorus]
These sticks and stones may break me,
But the words you said just tore my heart in two
The song "Sticks and Stones" by Tracy Lawrence talks about the temporary nature of material possessions and how they pale in comparison to love and emotional fulfilment. The singer is telling his partner that she can have everything they own, including the house and diamond ring, but emphasizes that sticks and stones are all they ever were to him, meaning that material possessions have no value or meaning to him without her love. He states that the love they once shared is all he needs and that it cannot be replaced by anything else.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of emotional support and love in a home, stating that sticks and stones (inanimate objects) cannot provide the comfort and support that a person needs during tough times. The singer suggests that the words spoken by his partner, which broke his heart, hurt him more than any physical object ever could. The song reminds listeners that emotional connection and love are more important than material possessions, and that true happiness is found in relationships and not in things.
Line by Line Meaning
You can take the house and everything in it
I don't care about material possessions, so you can take everything we own.
Keep the diamond ring cause that's how I meant it
I gave you the diamond ring as a symbol of my love for you. You can keep it if it makes you happy.
Sticks and stones are all they ever were to me
Material possessions like houses and diamonds are like sticks and stones to me - they have no real value.
This material life with all it's value
I used to believe that having nice things brought value to my life.
Don't mean a thing to me without you
But now I realize that all those things don't mean anything to me if I don't have you by my side.
The love that we once had is all I need
The love we had for each other is the only thing that I truly need to be happy.
So take everything we have if it makes you happy
If taking all of our possessions will make you happy, then go ahead and take them.
But darlin let me say before I leave
But before I go, I want to tell you something important.
These sticks and stones ain't all that makes a home
A home is not just made up of material possessions like houses and furniture.
They don't have arms to hold you when love goes wrong
Those things can't comfort you when you're going through tough times with love.
Now you say, we are through
Now that you want to break up with me.
These sticks and stones may break me,
Physical objects like houses and rings may be taken away from me,
But the words you said just tore my heart in two
But the hurtful things you said to me are what really broke my heart.
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@steveng.willis618
To me, the 90's was the last of when country music sounded like country.
@karmella-rose5159
Soooo true!!!
@willburkett4612
Jamie Johnson is the only true country artis today
@rozedawgizaqt1959
True the country music nowadays are shitty
@theREALchubert76
AMEN.
@beausmith4764
Will Burkett well we also got Aaron Lewis, Chris Stapleton, Sturgil Simpson and Whiskey Myers
@TheMadStork83
This is such an overlooked country song. This is such a beautiful song, and Tracy Lawrence hits the notes so perfectly.
@lauriemouncey7636
My favorite TL song
@davebourque210
Seen him in concert a couple months ago and he walked off stage like it was over and came back on bc we were all screaming sticks and stones and he shut the place down everyone went nuts one of the greatest ever
@dinamariepope
Bring this kind of REAL COUNTRY MUSIC back!!