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American Aquarium - "Messy As A Magnolia" (Live from MØXE Studios in Nashville, TN)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
American Aquarium
American Aquarium
Performer
BJ Barham
BJ Barham
Lead Vocals
Shane Boeker
Shane Boeker
Electric Guitar
Rhett Huffman
Rhett Huffman
Piano
Neil Jones
Neil Jones
Guitar
Ryan Van Fleet
Ryan Van Fleet
Drums
Alden Hedges
Alden Hedges
Bass Guitar
Jamie Lin Wilson
Jamie Lin Wilson
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
BJ Barham
BJ Barham
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Shooter Jennings
Shooter Jennings
Producer
David Spreng
David Spreng
Recording Engineer
Trina Shoemaker
Trina Shoemaker
Mixing Engineer
Pete Lyman
Pete Lyman
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I was messy as a magnolia, blooming in the month of May
I'd set a match to a second chance so fast, it'll take your breath away
She ran into a house on fire to offer up some help
Saw something inside of me that I still can't see in myself
[Chorus]
Singing, honey, take my hand
What part of "I ain't leavin'" don't you understand?
I meant every word I said when I gave you that ring
Honey, I'm gonna love you till the wheels fall off of this thing
[Verse 2]
There's a darkness deep down in my bones, a sickness I can't shake
It's been there since I remember, I got it honest as my last name
Yet you saw some' worth savin', helped me sweat the fever out
Behind every good man is a better somebody, should have never stuck around
[Chorus]
So honey, take my hand
What part of "I ain't leavin'" don't you understand?
But I ain't the kind to quit when the going gets tough
I've never ran from a fight
I'll sit right here if it takes all night
Meant every word I said when I gave you that ring
Honey, I'm gon' love you till the wheels fall off of this thing
[Bridge]
Sometimes good people do horrible things
And sometimes those people need a reason to change
[Chorus]
So honey, take my hand
What part of "I ain't leavin'" don't you understand?
I ain't the kind to quit when the going gets tough
And I've never ran from a fight
I'll sit right here if it takes all night
I meant every word I said when I gave you that ring
Honey, I'm gonna love you
Honey, I'm gonna love you till the wheels fall off of this thing
Written by: BJ Barham

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