Multiple country music award winner Jake Owen delivers us a love song with a new twist, one that leaves out the sappy tropes of cliche poetic romanticism. Jake co-wrote this man ballad from 2008 to tell a love story that talks about the foundation of what love means without the flowers, dinners and diamonds.

According to Songfacts.com, Jake said in an interview “It’s really important for me when I’m writing songs that speak to women that I speak to them in a way of respect, first of all,” says Jake. “And secondly, I try to write in a way where a guy listening would say, ‘Man, I’d say that to a girl.’ Hopefully that guy finds things that he wishes he could say, and he can use my music as the avenue for it. Conway Twitty did that. He sang songs to women all the time, but it was a very masculine way of saying it. It wasn’t soft.” Jake proposed to his wife during this song at a show in 2012.

“Cause girl, I can’t buy you a big diamond ring
No house on a hill full of life’s finer things
And I’ll tell you right now there’s a whole lot that I just can’t do
Oh, but baby, don’t think I can’t love you”

Welcome to Lunchtime Lyrics on The Coyote – Bold New Country! Every weekday at noon, we dig into the heart of country music, breaking down the origins and lyrics behind the tunes that define the genre. From heartfelt ballads to toe-tapping anthems, we’ve got the stories you didn’t know you needed. Grab your lunch and settle in, it’s time to uncover the secrets behind your favorite tracks.

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