Messy as a Magnolia | BJ Barham

🎵 Messy as a Magnolia | BJ Barham 🎵 - Length: 0:3:44

Messy as a Magnolia - Written by Bradley Justin Barham Recorded Live June 29, 2025 Live from Norfolk Street is an on-going concert series recorded live at McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston, Texas. Our live-streamed concert series is listener supported. For access to our catalog of full length shows, extras, encores, and interviews, become a contributing member at: https://livefromnorfolkstreet.com/ Lyrics: I was messy as a magnolia blooming in the month of May I'd set a match to a second chance so fast it take your breath away She ran into a house on fire to offer up some help Saw something inside of me that I still can't see in myself Honey, take my hand What part of I ain't leaving don't you understand I meant every word I said when I gave you that ring Honey, I'm going to love you till the wheels fall off of this thing There's a darkness deep down in my bones, a sickness I can't shake It's been there since I remember, I got it honest as my last name You saw something worth saving, helped me sweat the fever out Behind every good man is a better somebody That should have never stuck around Honey, take my hand What part of I ain't leaving don't you understand I ain't the kind to quit when the going gets tough I've never ran from a fight I'll sit right here if it takes all night I meant every word I said when I gave you that ring Honey, I'm going to love you till the wheels fall off of this thing Sometimes good people do horrible things Sometimes those people need a reason to change So, honey, take my hand What part of I ain't leaving don't you understand I ain't the kind to quit when the going gets tough I've never ran from a fight I'll sit right here if it takes all night I meant every word I said when I gave you that ring Honey, I'm going to love you Honey, I'm going to love you Till the wheels fall off of this thing