Honesty (Write Me a List)
Rodney Atkins
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He said just think it over Write me a list So we can figure out What we both deserve She hardly could believe it That their love had come to this Dividing and deciding his and hers But she grabbed a paper napkin Asked the waitress for a pen And one by one she wrote down What she wanted most from him Honesty, sincerity, Tenderness and trust A little less time For the rest of the world And more for the two of us Kisses each morning, "I love you"s at night Just like it used to be The way life was When you were in love with me She reached across the table And placed it in his hand And said "ya know this isn't easy for me" As he thought about the new car, The house and the land And wondered what that bottom line would be And a thousand other things That shed want him to leave behind But he never dreamed he'd open up that napkin And find Honesty, sincerity, Tenderness and trust, A little less time For the rest of the world And more for the two of us Kisses each morning "I love you"s at night Just like it used to be The way life was When you were in love with me Well he fought back the tears As he looked in her eyes And said "I don't know where to start" And she said "everything on that list in your hand Is written somewhere in your heart" Honesty, sincerity, Just like it used to be, The way life was When you were in love w/ me
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Written by: ALEX PARKS, GRAHAM PATRICK KEARNS, JUDIE TZUKE, LEXI WYN PARKS
Lyrics © HOTCAKES MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Honesty (Write Me a List)" is a song that falls in the genre of country music, staying true to Rodney Atkins' signature style.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a single from Rodney Atkins' album "Honesty (Write Me a List)," which was his second studio album.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 4 on the Billboard U.S. Country Songs chart.
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Unique ConceptThe song is based on the unique concept of a man asking his partner to write down a list of what she needs from him to save their relationship, implying the theme of honesty in relationships.
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Song CreationIt was written by Patience Clements and David Kent.
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Release InformationThe song was released in November 2003, and it is one of Rodney Atkins' most popular songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Honesty (Write Me a List)," directed by Eric Welch, tells the storyline of the song with Rodney Atkins acting as the male protagonist.
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Critical ReceptionCritics admired the song's vulnerability and emotional depth, contributing to Atkins' appeal as a relatable country music star.
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Career Impact"Honesty (Write Me a List)" is often credited as the song that elevated Atkins' career, helping to establish him as a major artist in the country music industry.
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Personal SignificanceAtkins has expressed in interviews that the song has a personal significance for him, with its honest lyrics reflecting his approach to life and relationships.
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