I'll Name The Dogs
Blake Shelton
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Girl, it's high time, I tell ya No more messin' around Time to lay these cards on the table And just throw it on out I'm talkin' you and me with the same street name Same last name, same everything It's a real thing, a how I feel thing So I'mma go on and take a swing You find the spot and I'll find the money You be the pretty and I'll be the funny You plant the flowers, I'll plant the kisses Baby, let's get right down to business I'll hang the pictures, you hang the stars You pick the paint, I'll pick a guitar Sing you a song out there with the crickets and the frogs You name the babies and I'll name the dogs, yeah You can park your car in the driveway I'll park my truck in the grass I'll put a little swing on the front porch If you put a little tea in my glass Watch the sun set from a gravel road Kiss me in the kitchen on your tippy toes Still lovin' on you when the rooster crows Watching way more than the garden grow You find the spot and I'll find the money You be the pretty and I'll be the funny You plant the flowers, I'll plant the kisses Baby, let's get right down to business I'll hang the pictures, you hang the stars You pick the paint, I'll pick a guitar Sing you a song out there with the crickets and the frogs You name the babies and I'll name the dogs Yeah, laying next to you every night Sounds like a damn good life You find the spot and I'll find the money You be the pretty and I'll be the funny You plant the flowers, I'll plant the kisses Baby, let's get right down to business I'll hang the pictures, you hang the stars You pick the paint, I'll pick a guitar Sing you a song out there with the crickets and the frogs You name the babies and I'll name the dogs Yeah, I'll name the dogs You name the babies and I'll name the dogs Yeah, I'll name the dogs
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Written by: Benjamin S. Hayslip, Joshua Dennis Anthony Bagles, Matthew Peters Dragstrem
Lyrics © MUSIC ASSET MANAGEMENT (MAM), Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"I'll Name the Dogs" is a single from Blake Shelton's album, "Texoma Shore," which was released in 2017.
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Billboard RankingUpon its release, the song rapidly climbed the Billboard Country Airplay chart and eventually peaked at number one.
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Success Metrics"I'll Name the Dogs" became Blake Shelton’s 25th number one single on the Billboard Country chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Matt Dragstrem, Ben Hayslip, and Josh Thompson.
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Music VideoThe music video of "I'll Name the Dogs" features a surprise wedding scene and has garnered more than 55 million views on YouTube to date.
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Lyrics ContentThe song's lyrics show Shelton taking on traditional roles, such as leading a dog and children, indicative of a metaphor for taking on leadership and responsibilities in a relationship.
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Award Nominations"I'll Name the Dogs" was nominated for the Video of the Year award at the 2018 CMT Music Awards.
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Live PerformancesShelton performed "I'll Name the Dogs" live at several prominent events, including the "51st Annual Country Music Association Awards."
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Romantic Allegories"I'll Name the Dogs" is believed to be a romantic allegory to Blake Shelton's relationship with Gwen Stefani, though this has never been confirmed by the artist.
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Song ReceptionThe song was well-received by both fans and critics, praised for its traditional country sound, wholesome lyrics, and Blake Shelton's charismatic delivery.
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