I Don't Mind the Thorns

Lee Greenwood

About I Don't Mind the Thorns

"I Don't Mind the Thorns (If You're the Rose)" is a song written by Jan Buckingham and Linda Young and recorded by American country music artist Lee Greenwood. It was released in July 1985 as the lead single from the album Streamline. The song was Greenwood's fourth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fifteen weeks on the country chart.


Year:
2004
3:30
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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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Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942) is an American country music artist. Active since 1962, he has released more than twenty major-label albums and has charted more than 35 singles on the Billboard country music charts. more »

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Written by: RUSHING, YOUNG

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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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.
Release Year
The song was released over three decades ago, in the year 1986.
Album Details
The song is part of Lee Greenwood's studio album "Love Will Find Its Way To You", which was his fifth studio album.
Songwriting
This 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.
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.
Song Theme
The 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).
Notable Cover
In 1987, the song was covered by South African artist, Ray Dylan. His take on it hit number one on the South African Country charts.
Lee Greenwood's Career
Greenwood 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.
Awards
While 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.
Signature Greenwood Style
Fans 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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