Born in … Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Tippin (born July 3, 1958) is a country music singer.
Born in Pensacola, Florida, but raised in upstate South Carolina, Tippin performed in local honky-tonks in the 1970s. He competed on TNN's "You Can Be A Star" talent contest in 1986, landed a song publishing contract and moved to Nashville in 1987. During this time he wrote songs for The Kingsmen, David Ball, The Midsouth Boys, Mark Collie, and Charlie Pride. He would spend his nights working at a mill in Kentucky and spend his days driving 60 miles to Nashville to write songs.
Tippin performed his first Nashville nightclub show in 1990, and it earned him a contract with RCA records. His first single, "You've Got to Stand for Something", cracked the top 10 in 1991 and allowed him to go to the Persian Gulf with Bob Hope, to entertain the troops. Then, in 1992, Aaron's single "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With the Radio" stayed at No. 1 for three weeks.
In 1995, Tippin married Thea Corontzos, and he, Thea, and his manager, Billy Craven, created Tippin's company, Tip Top Entertainment. Tippin also opened two hunting supply stores called Aaron Tippin Firearms. One is located close to where he lives in Smithville, Tennessee, and the other run by his father in Oak City, North Carolina.
In 1998, Tippin moved to Lyric Street Records and charted a No.1 hit with "Kiss This", co-written with his wife Thea in 2000. In the wake of 9/11, his patriotic anthem, "Where the Stars and Stripes and Eagle Fly", peaked at No. 2. Both songs crossed over onto the Hot 100 charts; in fact, "Stars And Stripes" was his biggest crossover hit.
In 2006, Tippin started up his own record label, Nippit Records; the label's name is "Tippin" spelled backwards.
Other facts
* Survived lightning strikes on (at least) seven different occasions.
* Was granted pilot licence when he was 15
At The End Of The Day
Aaron Tippin Lyrics
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With his apologies
He said, "They're cutting back at work
They had to let me go"
And Jack expected tears, he expected worse
But he didn't expect these words
As Rita pulled him close and she said to him
At the end of the day
Is really where it all begins
With who you love, who loves you
And who's your friends
'Cause God don't care where you live
Who you are, what you drive or how much you make
All that really counts is how you sleep
At the end of the day
Now Betty handed Bob the keys
To their million dollar home
Said, Bob, this might be living
But it sure ain't love
I thought I had to have all this, I thought it made me 'Me'
Ah, but now I think that it's just
Twenty cold rooms full of stuff
I need to say it, let me tell you something else, Bob"
At the end of the day
Is really where it all begins
With who you love, who loves you
And who's your friends
'Cause God don't care where you live
Who you are, what you drive or how much you make
All that really counts is how you sleep
At the end of the day
Now when my grandpa died, he didn't have a dime
But he was rich, they say
And when it came time to see him off
The whole damn county came
And I remember he used to say it all the time
At the end of the day
Is really where it all begins
With who you love, who loves you
And who's your friends
'Cause you know, God don't care where you live
Who you are, what you drive or how much you make
All that really counts is how you sleep
At the end of the day, at the end of the day
The song "At The End Of The Day" by Aaron Tippin is an insightful commentary on the relentless pursuit of materialistic success and the true meaning of a fulfilling life. The song tells the story of three individuals from different walks of life – Jack, Betty, and the singer’s grandfather – who have come to realize that the most important things in life are the people we love, who love us back, and the relationships we nurture throughout our lives. The verses portray each of these characters' realization that their seemingly successful and glamorous lives do not provide happiness, but rather a sense of emptiness. They all come to the same conclusion - the material things that we value so much, do not measure up to the love and relationships that bring true fulfillment in life. The chorus of the song emphasizes the universal message that at the end of the day, our true measure of success is how we’ve built our relationships and how we sleep at night.
The lyrics in this song are particularly powerful because they represent a reality most people face: we all want to succeed, lead the good life, and emerge victorious in our pursuits. However, it is essential to realize that material things can only provide momentary satisfaction, whereas love and relationships offer lifelong fulfillment. The chorus of the song particularly delivers the message that a fulfilling and contented life is not about where you live, what you drive, or how much you make but about building relationships and being true to oneself. This song highlights how at the end of the day, the things that truly matter are the people we love, who love us, and the relationships we have built.
Line by Line Meaning
Jack handed Rita his paycheck
Jack gave his paycheck to Rita.
With his apologies
Jack apologized for losing his job.
He said, 'They're cutting back at work
Jack lost his job due to cutbacks at work.
They had to let me go'
Jack was fired from his job.
And Jack expected tears, he expected worse
Jack thought that Rita would be upset and emotional.
But he didn't expect these words
Jack was surprised by what Rita said.
As Rita pulled him close and she said to him
Rita comforted Jack and said something to him.
"Don't worry about it, baby, let me tell you something"
Rita reassured Jack and wanted to convey a message to him.
At the end of the day
Ultimately or in the grand scheme of things.
Is really where it all begins
What matters most in life starts at the end of the day.
With who you love, who loves you
The people in your life who matter most.
And who's your friends
The people in your life who support you.
'Cause God don't care where you live
God doesn't care about material possessions or where you live.
Who you are, what you drive or how much you make
Material wealth and social status don't matter in the grand scheme of things.
All that really counts is how you sleep
What really matters is how you feel about your life at the end of the day.
Now Betty handed Bob the keys
Betty gave Bob the keys to their expensive home.
To their million dollar home
Their home is worth a lot of money.
Said, Bob, this might be living
Betty is questioning the true meaning of life despite their wealth.
But it sure ain't love
Wealth can't replace genuine affection and care.
I thought I had to have all this, I thought it made me 'Me'
Betty used to believe that her possessions defined her identity.
Ah, but now I think that it's just
Betty's perspective has changed.
Twenty cold rooms full of stuff
Their home is filled with items that don't necessarily bring them happiness or fulfillment.
I need to say it, let me tell you something else, Bob"
Betty is trying to communicate something important to Bob.
Now when my grandpa died, he didn't have a dime
The artist's grandfather didn't have any money when he passed away.
But he was rich, they say
Despite not having money, the grandfather was wealthy in other ways (e.g. relationships, memories, etc.).
And when it came time to see him off
At the grandfather's funeral.
The whole damn county came
A lot of people from the community came to pay their respects to the grandfather.
And I remember he used to say it all the time
The artist recalls something that their grandfather used to say frequently.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON TIPPIN, MICHAEL HEENEY
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