Sticks and Stones

Tracy Lawrence

About Sticks and Stones

"Sticks and Stones" is a song written by Elbert West and Roger Dillon, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence. It was released in November 1991 as the title track and first single from Lawrence's debut album Sticks and Stones. In January 1992, it became his first Number One hit on the Billboard country singles charts and on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.


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2005
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You can take the house and everything in it
Keep the diamond ring 'cause that's how I meant it
Sticks and stones are all they ever were to me
This material life with all it's value
Don't mean a thing to me without you
The love that we once had is all I need

So take everything we have if it makes you happy
But darling let me say before I leave

These sticks and stones ain't all that makes a home
They don't have arms to hold you when love goes wrong
Now you say we are through
Those sticks and stones may break me
But the words you said just tore my heart in two

Remember when we didn't have a dime between us
You took my hand and said we don't need much
Just as long as we're together we would be fine
Now we've acquired all I thought would please you
I gave everything you know that I could
And still you're telling me you're not satisfied

So take everything we have if it makes you happy
But darling let me say before I leave

These sticks and stones ain't all that makes a home
They don't have arms to hold you when love goes wrong
Now you say we are through
Those sticks and stones may break me
But the words you said just tore my heart in two

These sticks and stones may break me
But the words you said just tore my heart in two

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Tracy Lawrence

Tracy Lawrence (born January 27, 1968) is an American country music artist. He started at a country music restaurant called "Live At Libby's" where owner Libby Knight would help local talent find their way into country music. Lawerence signed to Atlantic Records in 1991, Lawrence debuted that year with the album Sticks and Stones, which produced his first chart single and first Number One hit in its title track. Five more studio albums, as well as a live album and a compilation album, followed throughout the 1990s and into 2000 on Atlantic before the label's country division was closed in 2001. Afterward, he recorded for Warner Bros. Records, DreamWorks Records, Mercury Records Nashville and his own label, Rocky Comfort Records. more »

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Written by: JAMES MILNE WALSH, SACHA SKARBEK

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Tracy Lawrence, the singer of "Sticks and Stones", is an American country music singer. He shot to fame in the 90s with this hit along with other songs like 'Time Marches On' and 'Alibis'.
Album Information
The song "Sticks and Stones" is the title track of Tracy Lawrence's debut album, which was released on November 12, 1991.
Chart Success
"Sticks and Stones" marked Tracy Lawrence's first number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Song Genre
"Sticks and Stones" is classified as a classic country music song. It finds its roots in traditional country music styles.
Song Content
The song's lyrics are about a man dealing with heartbreak and betrayal in a relationship. He laments that the words his lover used to break off their relationship hurt him more than physical pain.
Songwriter
The song was crafted by the creative minds of Elbert West and Roger Dillon.
Recording Label
Tracy Lawrence's "Sticks and Stones" was released under his then associated recording label, Atlantic Records.
Music Video
The music video for "Sticks and Stones" gave fans a visual story to accompany the song, enhancing its impact. It was directed by Marc Ball.
Awards and Accolades
With this song, Tracy Lawrence was nominated for Top New Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1992.
Longevity
Decades after its release, "Sticks and Stones" still holds a place in classic country playlists, marking its longevity and continued relevance.

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