I Don't Mind the Thorns
Lee Greenwood
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Come let me hold you for awhile, All you have to do is smile And I'm yours again I may not like some things you do But they're all a part of you And you're my best friend (chorus) I don't mind the cold When I have a fire to warm me I don't mind the rain Cause it makes the flowers grow I can take the bad times When you wrap your love around me I don't mind the thorns when you're the rose Stay, we can work the whole thing out That's what loves about And I understand You didn't mean the things you said They're so easy to forget When you take my hand (repeat chorus) If it was anybody else I would be gone But you're so beautiful to me Oh that I keep on holding on (repeat chorus) Well, I don't mind the thorns, when you're the rose...
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10 facts about this song
Genre"I Don't Mind the Thorns" by Lee Greenwood falls under the realm of Country Music.
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Release YearThe song was released over three decades ago, in the year 1986.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Lee Greenwood's studio album "Love Will Find Its Way To You", which was his fifth studio album.
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SongwritingThis heartfelt country tune was written by the accomplished duo of Don Schlitz and Paul Overstreet.
- Schlitz opened his career script with Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" and Overstreet has penned several hits for artists like Randy Travis and Keith Whitley.
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Chart Performance"I Don't Mind the Thorns" peaked at number five on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, marking it as one of Greenwood's significant hits.
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Song ThemeThe song’s lyrics are metaphoric, comparing love to a beautiful rose with thorns. It suggests that one has to endure the pain of the thorns (difficult times) to enjoy the beauty of the flower (love).
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Notable CoverIn 1987, the song was covered by South African artist, Ray Dylan. His take on it hit number one on the South African Country charts.
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Lee Greenwood's CareerGreenwood has had seven number 1 songs and 25 charted singles which makes "I Don't Mind the Thorns" an important part of his successful career.
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AwardsWhile the song itself didn't win any awards, the album "Love Will Find Its Way To You" did help Greenwood clinch the Male Vocalist of the Year award from the Academy of Country Music in 1983.
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Signature Greenwood StyleFans of Greenwood will recognize his signature vocal style in "I Don't Mind the Thorns," which combines deep emotional resonance with a rich country tone.
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