Sticks And Stones
Lawrence Tracy 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
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
Those 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 need much
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 darling let me say before I leave
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
Those sticks and stones may break me
But the words you said just tore my heart in two
These sticks and stones may break me
But the words you said just tore my heart in two
The lyrics of Lawrence Tracy's song "Sticks and Stones" depict the heartbreak of a person whose relationship has come to an end because their partner wasn't satisfied even after they've acquired everything to make them happy. The singer is devastated by the loss of their relationship, but they are also clear that material possessions are not what makes a home. They acknowledge that the house, the diamond rings, and other things don't hold any value if they don't have their partner with them. They realize that they need love more than anything, and the memories of their love is all they require to survive. They are willing to let go of everything if that's what their partner wants, but the pain of leaving their partner is just like the pain of the words their partner has said to them during the break-up.
Furthermore, the lyrics are also a reflection of how love can thrive even in financially challenging situations. The singer points out that when they had nothing, they still felt happy and content just by having each other. The material gains that they acquired later on could not replace the happiness they felt in their company. The song reminds us that love is not something you can buy or replace, and material possessions can never replace the importance of having someone to hold onto during tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
You can take the house and everything in it
You have the ability to take all physical possessions I have
Keep the diamond ring 'cause that's how I meant it
I want you to keep the diamond ring as a symbol of my sincere love for you
Sticks and stones are all they ever were to me
All material possessions are insignificant in comparison to love
This material life with all it's value
Material possessions are valuable
Don't mean a thing to me without you
Material possessions are worthless without you
The love that we once had is all I need
The past love is enough for me to live with
So take everything we have if it makes you happy
If possessing everything makes you happy then you can have it
But darling let me say before I leave
Before I leave you, I have something to say
These sticks and stones ain't all that makes a home
A happy home is not made by material possessions alone
They don't have arms to hold you when love goes wrong
Material possessions cannot comfort you during rough times like a lover's embrace can
Now you say we are through
You're saying that you're leaving me
Those sticks and stones may break me
Material things may hurt me, but
But the words you said just tore my heart in two
What hurt me more was the things you said about our love
Remember when we didn't have a dime between us
Recollection of the time when we were poor
You took my hand and said we don't need much
You held my hand and said we don't need material things to be happy
Just as long as we're together we would be fine
Our love was enough to overcome any adversity
Now we've acquired all I thought would please you
We have now attained all material wealth that I thought you would love
I gave everything you know that I could
I have given all I could, you know that
And still you're telling me you're not satisfied
Even after receiving everything, you're not happy
These sticks and stones may break me
Material things may hurt me, but
But the words you said just tore my heart in two
What hurt me more was the things you said about our love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES MILNE WALSH, SACHA SKARBEK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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!!