The Rest of Mine explained

The Rest of Mine
Cover:Therestofmine.png
Type:single
Artist:Trace Adkins
Album:Big Time
B-Side:"Dreamin' Out Loud"[1]
Released:September 23, 1997
Genre:Country
Length:3:13
Label:Capitol Nashville
Producer:Scott Hendricks
Prev Title:I Left Something Turned On at Home
Prev Year:1997
Next Title:Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone
Next Year:1998

"The Rest of Mine" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released in September 1997 as the first single from his album Big Time. His fifth entry on the Billboard country charts, it peaked at number 4 and number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Content

"The Rest of Mine" is a mid-tempo where the male narrator addresses his lover. He promises his love to her by saying "No, I can't swear I'll be here / For the rest of your life / But I swear I'll love you / For the rest of mine".

Adkins co-wrote the song with Kenny Beard. The two came up with the idea after watching the movie Phenomenon. Adkins also performed the song at his own wedding.[2]

Critical reception

Thom Owens of Allmusic cited "The Rest of Mine" as a standout track on Big Time, calling it "well-crafted contemporary country showcasing his booming baritone to fine effect."[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. 2008. 18. 978-0-89820-177-2.
  2. Flippo. Chet. 13 September 1997. Adkins gets 'Big Time' radio rush. Billboard.
  3. Web site: Owens . Thom . [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r317169|pure_url=yes}} ''Big Time'' review ]. . 2009-04-21 .