1. Aaron Lewis, bo… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name Aaron Lewis:
1. Aaron Lewis, born April 13, 1972 in Rutland, Vermont, USA, is the lead vocalist of the hard rock/post-grunge group Staind . According to the Country Boy Songfacts, growing up in rural Vermont, Lewis spent summers with his World War II veteran grandfather hunting and fishing. "Country was the background music to my childhood," said the singer. "My grandfather listened to Merle Haggard , Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr. and all of the greats. When Staind did our first tour with Kid Rock in 1999, I rode the bus with him on a couple occasions, and we bonded over this music. I haven't been able to let go of it since then."
Aaron Lewis was, before Staind, in an acoustic band known as JCAT
Lewis is renowned for his songwriting skills and has been nominated for 3 Grammys. His hobbies include fishing, golf and riding his mini dirt bike. He has worked in landscaping, cleaned hotel rooms, and played solo acoustic sets in bars around Atlanta. He is married to Vanessa Lewis and has three daughters, Zoe Jane, Nyla Rae and Indie Shay, as well as two sisters Yvette and Rachel.
He has been guest vocals for several songs by the band Cold and he also remixed Crawling for Linkin Park's album Reanimation.
2. Aaron has been a fan of music his entire life. It started out by dancing with his 10 records that played on his plastic record player when he was a toddler. Aaron bought his first album at the age of five when other kids were buying toys. In the third grade for the what do you want to be when you grow up assignment Aaron saw himself as a rock and roll star. It was a vision Aaron held until 1996 performing in 3 bands Insanity (hard rock) Agen Wicked (Heavy Metal) and Liquid Bread (blues).
In 1996 Aaron found the love of his life Paula and helped her in raising her 3 sons Bryan, Jeff, and Nathan so much so that they are now Aaron's 3 sons as well. From 1996 through 2006 Aaron did all the things necessary to raise a healthy family. He attended Colorado State University and received a bachelors degree of music. Upon graduation Aaron moved to Albuquerque with Paula and sons and began teaching music in the public schools. In the spring of 2006 CD Aaron observed his CD Gemini was selling in the United States and abroad in the UK with no promotion, combined with a sense of unexplained unhappiness and encouragement from loving wife who was following her dreams drove Aaron to make the decision to follow his dreams of being a well known musician.
Aaron quit his day job and started composing his third self released CD "Space Travel" with 9 original compositions for solo guitar and 1 composition for piano. Aaron had the CD professionally manufactured and is gaining momentum with the release. It is maintaining a steady position on the Inide-Music.com charts on both the instrumental and the experimental charts. The CD is about to be reviewed by Progression Magazine out of Massachusetts, and it is receiving requests from all over the states, Germany, and the UK for radio play. Aaron plays regularly around the state of New Mexico and is currently planning tours of Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico for the spring of 2009. Since Aaron has been performing some notable gigs for him were the Sunport Serenades at the Albuquerque International Sunport, the City of Albuquerque Lunchtime on the Plaza, Duke City Fix Craftacular Spectacular, Grandmas Music, Albuquerque Library lunchtime performance, New Mexico State Fair happy hour stages, The Go Festival in downtown Albuquerque, private parties for the Albuquerque Economic Development Group, A private party for The Turquoise Trail Preservation Society, a Target corporate event in Pueblo, Colorado, and a lunchtime performance on the campus of Colorado State University Pueblo. Aaron also performs for house concerts, weddings, and other unique events.
Aaron and his wife Paula also recently fulfilled a dream they had of opening up artist studios and a gallery and performance space Art Center in Albuquerque.
State Lines
Aaron Lewis Lyrics
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And I'm heading into Nashville for the day
I left my mark on Music Row,
Now back out on the road, more shows to play
I've worn the tires off this bus ten times
I've carried contraband across state lines
And places that a show just shouldn't be
There's stadiums and late night shows
On every major network on TV
And I've worn the tires off this bus ten times
I've carried contraband across state lines
Well, I just left West Virginia, one more in Wabash
And then I'm coming home
I can take this guitar off my back
And hang up these ol' boots because I'm gone
And I've worn the tires off this bus ten times
I've carried contraband across state lines
I've followed yellow lines til I can't see
I'll never know where this road's takin' me
The lyrics of Aaron Lewis's song "State Lines" depict the life of a musician who is frequently on tour, travelling across the country in a tour bus, playing shows from small venues to big stadiums. The singer just left Corpus (Texas) and is heading to Nashville for the day, after leaving his mark on the Music Row. He has worn the tires off his bus ten times, and he has carried contraband across state lines, implying that he has been doing this job for quite some time. He has played in various concert halls, stadiums, and even holes in walls, and he has appeared in numerous late-night shows on TV. The lyrics suggest that the musician has had to endure various hardships while on tour - from the tiredness of travelling long distances to the stress of performing in places that are not suitable for shows.
Towards the end of the song, the singer seems to be looking forward to coming back home after performing in West Virginia and Wabash. He thinks of hanging up his boots and guitar and taking a break from touring. However, he acknowledges that he has followed the yellow lines of the road so far and has been travelling for so long that he doesn't know where it will take him next.
"State Lines" is an autobiographical song that reflects Aaron Lewis's experiences as a musician travelling across the country for his shows. Through its lyrics, the song conveys the ups and downs of his life on the road, the joy of performing for his fans, the fatigue and loneliness of being away from home, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead for him.
Line by Line Meaning
I just left out of Corpus
I recently left the city of Corpus Christi, Texas
And I'm heading into Nashville for the day
I am traveling to Nashville, Tennessee for a day trip
I left my mark on Music Row,
I made an impact in the Music Row district of Nashville, known for its music industry
Now back out on the road, more shows to play
I am continuing my tour and performing in more concerts
I've worn the tires off this bus ten times
I have traveled extensively and put a lot of mileage on my touring bus
I've carried contraband across state lines
I have smuggled illegal items across state borders
I've played concert halls and holes in walls
I have performed in both prestigious venues and smaller, less glamorous ones
And places that a show just shouldn't be
I have played in venues that were not suitable for performances
There's stadiums and late night shows
I have performed in large arenas and on televised late night shows
On every major network on TV
My performances have been broadcasted on all major television networks
Well, I just left West Virginia, one more in Wabash
I recently departed from West Virginia and have one more show in Wabash, Indiana
And then I'm coming home
After my final performance, I will return to my place of residence
I can take this guitar off my back
I can finally stop carrying my guitar with me
And hang up these ol' boots because I'm gone
I can retire my old boots because I am leaving
I've followed yellow lines til I can't see
I have driven for so long that the yellow road lines have become blurry
I'll never know where this road's takin' me
I do not know where my travels and performances will take me next
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON LEWIS
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