A country-reggae song (definitely an under-appreciated genre.)

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She said "Really? you're joking!" I said, "Nah, I'm serious," and she said "No way." So I put it in a song.

This song features the many guitars of Will Ray and the late Dick Fegy on banjo.

You might call it sarcasm, the things that I say
But it was not my intention to be taken that way
It is sincerely satire, exaggeration of the fact
That is why I have chosen this time to overact

I am earnest, what I say is true
Trust me, I’m not dissing you
You are dear, you are my sweet baboo
And I am earnest in everything I do

Believe me when I show you affection from inside
But take it with a grain of salt if I begin to chide
Pardon my defenses if the get in the way
It is hard to claim your plough shares when your sword you have to lay

I am earnest, what I say is true
Trust me, I’m not dissing you
You are dear, you are my sweet baboo
And I am earnest in everything I do

Believe me when I say I don’t tell lies
Believe me when I cast these bedroom eyes
Give me creedence when I open up because it might not happen again
If I lie you, there is nothing to keep me sane

I am earnest, what I say is true
Trust me, I’m not dissing you
You are dear, you are my sweet baboo
And I am earnest in everything I do

I am earnest in what I say and do
I am earnest, baby, how about you?