Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell is an alt-country singer /songwriter /guitarist from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Best known for his years with the Drive-By Truckers where he played with his then wife, bassist Shonna Tucker. Isbell - who joined the Truckers in 2001 - left the band in early 2007 around the same time as his divorce from Tucker was finalized. In addition to being a gifted songwriter, Isbell is regarded as an exceptional guitar player. His style is mostly in the alt-country genre, but is also infused with rock and blues elements. One of his most well-known songs is "Dress Blues," a tribute Read Full BioJason Isbell is an alt-country singer /songwriter /guitarist from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Best known for his years with the Drive-By Truckers where he played with his then wife, bassist Shonna Tucker. Isbell - who joined the Truckers in 2001 - left the band in early 2007 around the same time as his divorce from Tucker was finalized.
In addition to being a gifted songwriter, Isbell is regarded as an exceptional guitar player. His style is mostly in the alt-country genre, but is also infused with rock and blues elements. One of his most well-known songs is "Dress Blues," a tribute to a fallen soldier from the Iraq war.
Jason Isbell's debut solo album Sirens from the Ditch was released on July 10th, 2007, on New West Records. With his band The 400 Unit, he toured in support of this release in the US and Canada during the summer and fall of 2007. Both Isbell and the band released a follow-up album, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit on February 17, 2009.
In addition to being a gifted songwriter, Isbell is regarded as an exceptional guitar player. His style is mostly in the alt-country genre, but is also infused with rock and blues elements. One of his most well-known songs is "Dress Blues," a tribute to a fallen soldier from the Iraq war.
Jason Isbell's debut solo album Sirens from the Ditch was released on July 10th, 2007, on New West Records. With his band The 400 Unit, he toured in support of this release in the US and Canada during the summer and fall of 2007. Both Isbell and the band released a follow-up album, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit on February 17, 2009.
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Cover Me Up
Jason Isbell Lyrics
A heart on the run keeps a hand on the gun
You can't trust anyone
I was so sure what I needed was more
Tried to shoot out the sun
Days when we raged, we flew off the page
Such damage was done
But I made it through, 'cause somebody knew
I was meant for someone
So girl, leave your boots by the bed
We ain't leaving this room
'Til someone needs medical help
Or the magnolias bloom
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
So cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good
Put your faith to the test when I tore off your dress
In Richmond on high
But I sobered up and I swore off that stuff
Forever this time
And the old lover's sing
"I thought it'd be me who helped him get home"
But home was a dream
One I'd never seen 'til you came along
So girl, hang your dress up to dry
We ain't leaving this room
'Til Percy Priest breaks open wide
And the river runs through
And carries this house on the stones
Like a piece of driftwood
Cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good
So girl, leave your boots by the bed
We ain't leaving this room
'Til someone needs medical help
Or the magnolias bloom
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
So cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good
Cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good
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Written by: Jason Isbell
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Catherine S. Todd
A heart on the run keeps a hand on the gun you can't trust anyone
I was so sure what I needed was more tried to shoot out the sun
Days when we raged, we flew off the page such damage was done
But I made it through, cause somebody knew I was meant for someone
So girl, leave your boots by the bed we ain't leaving this room
Till someone needs medical help or the magnolias bloom
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
So cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
Put your faith to the test when I tore off your dress in Richmond on high
But I sobered up and I swore off that stuff forever, this time
And the old lovers sing “I thought it'd be me who helped him get home”
But home was a dream, one I'd never seen till you came along
So girl, hang your dress up to dry we ain't leaving this room
Till Percy Priest breaks open wide and the river runs through
And carries this house on the stones like a piece of driftwood
Cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
So girl, leave your boots by the bed we ain't leaving this room
Till someone needs medical help or the magnolias bloom
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
So cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
Cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
Spencer Lamb
It always makes me feel really good at 2:36 when he sings the line "I swore off that stuff, forever this time" and people in the crowd cheer. Jason's struggles with addiction and his journey getting sober are a major part of his songs and it is just awesome to hear that part.
Whitney Bailey
Jason's struggles are beautiful he puts the heart into the matter
Michael Hulett
@Michael D No one but a recovering addict will ever understand how powerful that lyric is. 10+ years clean from cocaine addiction. Keep it up. Sober looks great on you.
Mason Harstad
It was even more awesome when I was in the crowd cheering him on😎
Sarah Cunningham
It makes me cry every time. I feel hopeful when I hear it, though. The last recording I have of my brother is of him playing this song as he was working through recovery. He invited a friend who was also going through recovery into his home, and the friend's ex hired someone to murder the friend. My brother was at home and became collateral damage. Both were fathers. It was a completely preventable tragedy. This song brings me a weird mixture of comfort and sorrow.
Amanda Bochmann
Chills!
Lars Jessen
As a Dutch guy, country ain’t my style that’s familiair to me. Being brought up on (heavy)metal, This shouldn’t be my go-to area. But damn... This song made me humble. This song made me change me life, I kid you not! Next year I’m attending his show in Amsterdam with my girlfriend and kids, and when this song comes up...: Imma pop the question! See any of you guys there, hopefully!
The Alaska Picker
Honestly this feels more like folk than country to me. A fine distinction, i guess, but makes a difference
Outdoors dad
@christopher huffman No freaking way.
Flapper Girl67
My husband gave me If we were Vampires ❤️❤️❤️. Whenever I feel
Off center or disconnected to him or us… I play that song and remember what’s important. Bam! Just like that!
Also… we got to see Jason at a small venue here In San Diego for that album tour. He was newly sober and Amanda opened up for him… Thats when I fell in love with her! Unfortunately we just got refunded for her show… at the same venue… breaks my heart! There’s nothing like seeing the greats before everyone else knows who they are in those small intimate settings.