While it sounds like a lot of country songs, Blake Shelton’s “God Gave Me You” has some unusual lyrics. The rock singer who wrote the song gave fans insight into his lyricism. Shelton also discussed what he thought when he first heard the track on the radio.
The writer of Blake Shelton’s ‘God Gave Me You’ likes the track’s line about martyrdom
Christian rock singer Dave Barnes wrote and recorded the original version of “God Gave Me You.” During a 2012 interview with American Songwriter, Barnes was asked about the writing of “God Gave Me You.”
“It didn’t take long at all to write,” he said. “I really do think I wrote it in an afternoon. Those are the nice ones, where a melody and lyric idea match up perfectly. It was quick.”
Barnes had a lot to say about the tune’s lyrics. “It’s funny...
The writer of Blake Shelton’s ‘God Gave Me You’ likes the track’s line about martyrdom
Christian rock singer Dave Barnes wrote and recorded the original version of “God Gave Me You.” During a 2012 interview with American Songwriter, Barnes was asked about the writing of “God Gave Me You.”
“It didn’t take long at all to write,” he said. “I really do think I wrote it in an afternoon. Those are the nice ones, where a melody and lyric idea match up perfectly. It was quick.”
Barnes had a lot to say about the tune’s lyrics. “It’s funny...
- 1/10/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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