Cody Jinks
Cody Jinks is an outlaw country music singer and songwriter. His 2016 album… Read Full Bio ↴Cody Jinks is an outlaw country music singer and songwriter. His 2016 album, I'm Not the Devil, reached #4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, while his 2018 album, Lifers, reached #2 on the same chart.

Jinks is a native of Haltom City in Fort Worth, Texas, and attended Haltom High School. He started learning to play a few country music riffs on the guitar from his father when he was 16, but soon formed a heavy metal band.

Jinks started out as the lead singer of a thrash metal band from Fort Worth named Unchecked Aggression, initially named Silas, that was active from 1998 to 2003. He also played the lead guitar; the other band members were Gary Burkham on bass who left in 2000 and was replaced by Chris Lewis, Anthony Walker on drums, and Ben Heffley on guitar. They were influenced by Metallica and Pantera. An album, The Massacre Begins was released in 2002. Songs they recorded included "Hell Razor" and "Kill Me Again". The band however broke up after a trip to Los Angeles, and Jinks took a year off from music. In around 2005, he started playing country music, the music he grew up with.

Jinks is backed by The Tone Deaf Hippies. He began to release albums in the country genre in 2008. An album titled 30 was released in 2012. He began to develop his own sound in an EP, Blacksheep, which was released in 2013.

2015: Adobe Sessions

The album was recorded at the Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, and the album title was named after a small adobe room they recorded the album in. It was released in January 2015 and charted in Billboard's regional Heatseekers charts – #2 on Heatseekers South Central and #8 on Heatseekers Mountain. Jinks toured in support of Adobe Sessions as an opener for Sturgill Simpson in 2015.

2016: I'm Not the Devil

I'm Not the Devil was released on August 12, 2016. The album was recorded at the Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas. It includes a cover of Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am". The title track was written with Ward Davis; the album was almost finished and the album title had already been decided, but it was retitled with the name of the song they wrote. The album debuted at #4 on the Top Country Albums chart, selling 11,300 copies in the first week. Jinks supported I'm Not the Devil with a co-headlining tour with Whitey Morgan and the 78's in August, September, and October. The album was rated one of the best country albums of 2016 by Rolling Stone.

2017

Jinks released a cover of Pink Floyd's hit song "Wish You Were Here" in January 2017. He also re-released a remixed and remastered version of his 2010 album Less Wise, as Less Wise Modified 2017, with three bonus tracks included.

2018: Lifers

Jinks released the album Lifers on July 27, 2018, via Rounder Records. It was preceded by the lead single "Must Be the Whiskey", which was released on June 15, 2018.

2019: After the Fire and The Wanting

On October 11, 2019, Jinks released the album After the Fire. The album was independently produced and released by his own label, Late August Records, marking a departure from Rounder Records, with whom he produced 2018's Lifers. The album was preceded by two singles, "Ain't a Train" and "Think Like You Think". Jinks also promoted the song "William and Wanda", which was written about his late grandparents. For the week of October 26, 2019, the album was #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

One week later, October 18, 2019, Jinks released a second album, The Wanting. Similar to After the Fire, the album was independently produced. It was preceded by two singles, "Same Kind of Crazy as Me" and "Which One I Feed".

On October 24, 2019, both albums held the # 1 and 2 spots for Top Albums on iTunes and Apple Music.
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Cody Jinks Lyrics


13 Years In thirteen years this spring we've been together And I reca…
65 Days in L.A All I did was drink all day in that hell…
65 Days in L.A. Weightless falls Honeysuckle Strangers, strange this Lights …
7th Floor From the seventh floor window sometimes I swear I see…
A Bite of Something Sweet I need a bite of something sweet I need a day…
A Memory and a Dream It's a long, hard, and windin' road to where I…
After the Fire I lost my way I lost track My heart and all my…
Ain't a Train Living on wings and wheels In my mind we're made of…
Aint A Train Livin' on wings and wheels In my mind or made of…
All It Cost Me Was Everything I've been high I've been low I've been wound up tighter than…
Alone I've see the sun for the first time In a week…
Been Around I don't run from guilt you see My conscious lets me…
Big Iron Wheels Big iron wheels keep on rollin', big iron wheels turnin'…


Big Last Name Daddy must've told her when she was sixteen Don't settle for…
Birds Tell me old man where have you been I've been reading…
Blacksheep They ask a blacksheep of a blacksheep's son Have you any…
Can't Quit Enough I've played every honky tonk and roadside bar and juke…
Cast No Stones I cast no stones I build no walls And I tell the…
Change the Game I've been up and down these highways Put up wet and…
Chase That Song I'm an eighteen wheeler with a throttle pin down And a…
Church at Gaylor Creek Well my favorite memories are some of my first Like a…
Colorado Don't think that I don't think about Colorado It's about the…
Curse The Sky Sometimes in the summer it'll lightnin', it'll thunder But t…
David My friend David was a good kid He had my back,…
Desert Wind City lights Been treatin' me right On this side of the wall …
Dirt I remember that summer I was ten years old When our…
Dreamed With One So run along with me, we can save the world Playing…
Dying Isn't Cheap There′s an ashtray of crushed out cigarettes And an empty bo…
FAst Hand I didn't want to shoot that man but he heard…
Fast Lane The smoke and the booze They don′t treat me like they…
Folks Some folks like to look, they like to point They like…
From Here To You So, so you think you can tell Heaven from hell Blue skies…
Give All You Can The dark places I go, ain't just on the road 'Tween…
Glad to Say The good guys always win And we're all forgivin' of our…
Grey When the canvas is no longer blank And the colors have…
Hand Me Down Well hand me down, hand me down Come on, come on,…
Head Case I know it's hard to find the words so often…
Heavy Load I can't think of one damn thing to say Stuck where…
Hippies Well I started on the whiskey pretty early this morning That…
Holy Water I walk around on pins and needles Around people I can't…
How It Works Well, they said we′d never make it And they just wonder…
Hurt You I hear them talking under their breath Their lips don’t move…
I I'm somewhere between "I love you" and "I'm leavin'" Somewhe…
I Can't Complain You can tell ′em all that I'm crazy You can tell…
I'm Not The Devil I'm not the devil you think that I am It…
It Don't Rain in California She can′t do this, anymore She bought a ticket west and…
Johnny Locked him up back in '69 on clear Kentucky shine Then…
lady bug Here's to you, my Lady Bug You're my gift from God…
Last Call For The Blues You′re good for nothing, it's what they always say I can′t…
Lifers He wakes with the chickens and the Waco sun He's got…
Little Train Little train, little train just a rollin' down the track Lit…
Looking for a Friend I stopped by a place I used to know But nobody…
Loud Loud thunder, heavy rain Thin line 'tween joy and pain It's …
Loveletters and Cigarettes They don't want you none Virginia So why don't you just…
Mamma Song I got a half a six pack of Old Milwaukee And…
Me or You If You're thinking of leaving tonight. Go on and go If you'r…
mercy Strong liquor and an empty glass And three weeks that kicked…
Must Be The Whiskey No, I'm not goin' crazy, but lately my head and…
No Guarantees And it's gonna get hard, fore it gets easy, I…
No Time Burning the candle at both ends leaves no time to think, To…
No Words My whole view of the world has changed I guess that…
nobody knows how to read Chasing our tails And calling it hell And running ‘cause ru…
Nothing's News I spent my lifetime wishin' the waitress would come around T…
Old Friend My old friend I'll see you again another day We can talk…
Outlaws and Mustangs Well, the world tears down all those who go astray We…
Prairie House Redemption All the people ask me where I've been Where I'm from,…
Ramble Ramble, when this world gives you more than you can…
Ready for the Times It's been a too long time with no peace of…
Rock I don't wanna rock and roll no more At least not…
Same Kind of Crazy as Me I don't go to church on Sunday I don't go to…
She's All Mine Doors open when she smiles She moves mountains with her migh…
Shoulders Working down my third cup of coffee Waiting on the grey…
Sober Thing Well, it's me In case you were wonderin' Same old mess as…
Someone to You I used to dream of fame and fortune I used to…
Somewhere Between I Love You And I'm Leavin' I'm somewhere between "I love you" and "I'm leavin'" Somewhe…
Somewhere In The Middle It couldn't ever dawned on me All the things that I…
Stranger Who's this stranger in the mirror The one that's lookin' bac…
Tell'em What It's Like Tell ′em what it's like, Bec Because they think they want…
Tell’em What It’s Like Tell 'em what it's like, Bec Because they think they want…
The Plea Mama, this highways gonna kill me And mama, I think my…
The Raven and the Dove I have prayed for wisdom, now I pray for peace It…
The Same I heard "Good to see - those lights were sure…
The Wanting From the morning, through the day, and on through the…
The Way I Am Wish I were down, on some blue bayou A bamboo cane…
The Working Man You can put me on a rig You can put me…
Think Like You Think The good book holds reasons I believe the way I…
This Old Guitar This old guitar is gonna smell like this bar tomorrow Yeah,…
Thunderheads Yonder way, in the distance Thunderheads comin' down Yesterd…
Vampires Where does time go? It's gone away Time was on my…
Wake Up Becki Wake up Becki, I've got something to say Listen to me,…
Watch the World Die Look at the world and all the mess that man…
We Get By stayin' burnt out all the time Well that's a good way…
We're Gonna Dance I've been gone for way too long And I've been working…
What Else Is New Caliornia's still on fire And it don't rain no more in…
What You Love I'm somewhere between "I love you" and "I'm leavin'" Somewhe…
When The New Wears Off Church bells ring with a rose petal shower Standing in our…
When Whiskey Calls the Shots Well it’s closing time, I’m down to my last dime You…
Where Even Angels Fear to Fly Bastrop you don't grow up, you just get raised On Hellfire…
Which One I Feed I am the river that flows through my veins I am…
Whiskey I've never been the kind to just turn and run Never…
Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound I′ve got a good woman at home Who thinks I do…
William and Wanda William, where you been? I′ve been waiting on you since only…
Wish You Were Here So, so you think you can tell Heaven from hell Blue skies…
Wounded Mind I feel their eyes upon me, as I walk across…
Yesterday Again Let's do yesterday again Turn back the hands of time And may…


TravisRenegade


on When The New Wears Off

Overall Meaning:
The song reflects a deep, mature love that transcends the fleeting excitement of new experiences. It emphasizes how love evolves and deepens over time, even as life changes and physical beauty fades. The "new" wearing off serves as a metaphor for the passing of time and the aging process, but the singer finds beauty in the growth of their relationship, showing that true love is not dependent on novelty but on a lasting emotional bond.

TravisRenegade


on When The New Wears Off

(For line-by-line analysis)
Verse 1:
Church bells ring with a rose petal shower":
This line suggests a wedding, a symbol of the beginning of a new chapter in life. The church bells and rose petals evoke a scene of celebration, joy, and tradition.
"Standing in our finest hour":
This moment is portrayed as a pinnacle, the culmination of love and commitment, where both partners are at their best, both emotionally and physically.
"Walkin' tall with you beside me, and me beside you":
This reflects the companionship and equality in the relationship, emphasizing the partnership and closeness.
"First new home and our first dog together":
These are symbolic milestones of building a life together, representing stability and shared experiences.
"Setting in for life's weather":
The phrase "life's weather" metaphorically refers to life's ups and downs. The couple is preparing for challenges, knowing they’ll face them together.
"Days go by, we begin to find that the new wears off":
As time passes, the initial excitement of new experiences begins to fade, revealing the routine of daily life.
Chorus 1:
"Years roll on and the paint on the house fades":
Time passes, and the physical signs of aging appear. The house, symbolic of their shared life, starts to show wear and tear.
"Dogs get old and children move away":
The natural progression of life continues as pets age and children grow up and leave home, signifying the passage of time.
"With lines in our faces, gray in our hair":
The couple is aging together, with physical signs like wrinkles and gray hair reflecting the passage of time.
"The new wears off":
Repeated here to emphasize that while the novelty of life and material things may fade, this is a natural part of life’s cycle.
Verse 2:
"You were so beautiful back then":
The singer reflects on their partner’s beauty in the past, likely recalling their early days together.
"I could never imagine how beautiful you would be by now":
Despite the physical signs of aging, the partner's beauty has only deepened in the singer's eyes. This reflects a maturing love that goes beyond the superficial.
Chorus 2:
"When the new wears off of a house and a car":
Material things like a house or car may lose their novelty over time, but...
"Nothing's gonna change the way I feel in my heart":
The singer’s love for their partner remains strong and constant, unaffected by the passing of time or the fading of material possessions.
"And if time stood still for a million years, my love for you would only go that far":
This poetic expression of love suggests that no matter how long time stretches on, the singer’s love has no bounds—it’s eternal.
"So let the new wear off":
The singer accepts and even embraces the inevitability of change and aging. It’s a natural part of life and love.
Verse 3:
"I never knew a man who would wish away his life":
Here, the singer acknowledges that most people don’t want to rush through life. This could suggest an appreciation for the time they've had together.
"But I think of all the times that we've had, those still to come when the new wears off":
The singer reflects on the memories they’ve already made and looks forward to the future, even when the excitement of new things fades. The love remains the constant.
Chorus 3:
"You are so beautiful right now":
The singer is admiring their partner's beauty in the present, even after years together.
"I could never imagine how beautiful you will be someday":
This line expresses anticipation of future beauty, implying that their partner’s beauty—both internal and external—will continue to grow with time.
Final Chorus:
"When the new wears off of a house and a car, nothing's gonna change the way I feel in my heart":
Reaffirming that material things may age or lose their luster, but the singer’s love will remain unchanged.
"And if time stood still for a million years, my love for you would only go that far":
The love between the couple transcends time, solidifying the theme of eternal devotion.
"So let the new wear off":
A final acceptance that while everything changes with time, the essence of their love endures.

TravisRenegade


on Lifers

He wakes with the chickens and the Waco sun
He gets up early every day and faces the challenges brought on by the hot sun and the daily obligations that come with raising cattle.

He's got mouths to feed and cattle to run
He has responsibilities to provide for his family and take care of his livestock.

Same as his daddy and his daddy done
His ancestors before him have lived the same way and he is continuing the tradition.

It's all he's ever known
His way of life is all he has ever been accustomed to.

In this modern world movin' break-neck fast
Despite the fast-paced modern world, he still follows his traditional way of living.

He's a dyin' breed, a thing of the past
His way of life is slowly fading as the world progresses.

He'll be damned if he don't hit back
He is determined to fight back against any obstacles that come his way.

If you stand in his way
If someone tries to prevent him from living his life the way he wants, he will not back down.

When there's nothin' more to say
When words no longer hold any meaning and action must be taken.

She's a renaissance girl with a fire in her soul
The woman in this stanza is a free spirit full of passion and creativity.

She's got a pocket full of nothin', nobody tells her 'no'
She has little to no money, but nobody can stop her from pursuing her dreams.

She flew into town twenty years ago
She moved to the city with the hopes of making it as a musician.

With a guitar and a song
She had nothing but her talent and her passion with her when she arrived.

She's been playin' them rooms but she ain't got far
She has been playing gigs in various venues, but has yet to achieve mainstream success.

Been livin' off tips in them Broadway bars
She has been surviving off tips from her performances in bars on the famous Broadway street in Nashville.

She's a troubadour queen but time left its mark
She is a talented musician, but the passage of time has taken its toll.

The scene's passed her by
The music scene has moved on without her and she has been left behind.

No, they don't give up and they don't give in
These people do not quit, even in the face of adversity.

When things don't go their way
When things do not turn out as expected or hoped.

Yeah we're gettin' knocked down, yeah we're gettin' back up
Even though they may face challenges and setbacks, they keep fighting and standing back up.

Live to die another day
They keep going and surviving to face another day, no matter what comes their way.

Here's to the lifers
This is a toast to those who are dedicated to their way of life and their passions.

The struggle-and-strifers
Those who face challenges and persevere despite them.

Workin' long after the day is done
These individuals work tirelessly, often beyond a typical workday, to pursue what they love.

Here's to the throwbacks
This is a salute to those who embody a nostalgic sense of old-fashioned values and resilience..

The cowboys in old hats
This is a nod to the traditional cowboys who still live and work in the modern world.

The last of the Great Generation
These people are the last of a special group of individuals who lived through a unique time in history.

It seems they still dream
Despite the challenges and the passage of time, these people still hold onto their hopes and dreams.

TravisRenegade


on Lifers

He wakes with the chickens and the Waco sun
He's got mouths to feed and cattle to run
Same as his daddy and his daddy done
It's all he's ever known
In this modern world movin' break-neck fast
He's a dyin' breed, a thing of the past
He'll be damned if he don't hit back
If you stand in his way

When there's nothin' more to say

So here's to the lifers
The struggle-and-strifers
Workin' long after the day is done
Here's to the throwbacks
The cowboys in old hats
The last of the Great Generation
It seems they still dream

She's a renaissance girl with a fire in her soul
She's got a pocket full of nothin', nobody tells her "no"
She flew into town twenty years ago
With a guitar and a song
She's been playin' them rooms but she ain't got far
Been livin' off tips in them Broadway bars
She's a troubadour queen but time left its mark
The scene's passed her by
In a world that's passed her by

So here's to the lifers
The struggle-and-strifers
Workin' long after the day is done
Here's to the throwbacks
The cowboys in old hats
The last of the Great Generation
It seems they still dream

No, they don't give up and they don't give in
When things don't go their way
Yeah we're gettin' knocked down, yeah we're gettin' back up
Live to die another day

So here's to the lifers
The struggle-and-strifers
Workin' long after the day is done
Here's to the throwbacks
The cowboys in old hats


The last of the Great Generation
It seems they still dream

Dakota


on Loud and Heavy

I love the meaning behind songs and not just the music and Cody jinks songs are all of the above!

Ernie


on Loud and Heavy

Duh

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