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
Back When I Knew Everything
Aaron Tippin Lyrics
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I'd start from today
And go back through life's pages
And correct a lot of things
Yeah, steppin' on toes with my foot in my mouth
Yeah, thought I was the king
But that was back
Back when I knew everything
Yeah,a good hard head and no regrets
Is what I thought made the man
But now life's hard knocks is about all I've got
And sorry's what I am
Yeah,I had my old worn out opinion
Oh,and I sure made it plain
But that was back
Back when I knew everything
So what you say forgive and forget
One more chance is all I need
Yeah, this 'ol loose cannon is a mighty long shot
This time I'm askin' please
Yeah that's right I was wrong
Now all that I can say
Is that was back
Back when I knew everything
A little too big for a britcher
But life's a whittled me down to size
I just hope there's enough of me left to apologize
So what you say forgive and forget
One more chance is all I need
Yeah, this 'ol loose cannon is a mighty long shot
This time I'm askin' please
Yeah that's right I was wrong
Now all that I can say
Is that was back
Back when I knew everything
Oh, that was back
Back when I knew everything
The song "Back When I Knew Everything" by Aaron Tippin is a reflection on the past, specifically on the things that the singer regrets or wishes he could change. He sings about how he used to believe that having a strong resolve and not having any regrets made him the man he is today. However, as he's grown older, he's realized that life isn't that simple and the hard knocks have had their toll on him. He reflects on the arguments he had and the opinions he held that he now realizes were wrong. He wishes he had an eraser that could make everything right, but unfortunately, he cannot turn back the clock.
The chorus serves as a plea for forgiveness and understanding, that one more chance is all he needs to make things right. He acknowledges that he was wrong and hopes that there is still enough of him left to apologize.
The song speaks to the human experience of growing older and realizing that we cannot control everything in life, and we cannot always have it all figured out. Our past mistakes can shape us into the people we are today, but it's never too late to ask for forgiveness and try to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, if I had a big 'ol eraser
If only I could undo all the mistakes I've made
I'd start from today
I want to start making things right from this moment on
And go back through life's pages
I wish I could revisit my past and fix what I did wrong
And correct a lot of things
I want to make amends for all the harm I have caused
Yeah, steppin' on toes with my foot in my mouth
I used to say and do things without thinking, hurting those around me
Yeah, thought I was the king
I used to be arrogant and believe I knew everything
But that was back
Those times are in the past
Back when I knew everything
When I thought I had all the answers
Yeah,a good hard head and no regrets
I used to think that being headstrong and not feeling sorry for my actions made me a better person
Is what I thought made the man
I believed that being stubborn and unapologetic was a sign of strength
But now life's hard knocks is about all I've got
I have learned the hard way that life is full of difficulties and struggles
And sorry's what I am
I deeply regret my past actions and their consequences
Yeah,I had my old worn out opinion
I used to have a fixed and outdated way of seeing things
Oh,and I sure made it plain
I was not afraid to express my opinions, even if they were hurtful or wrong
So what you say forgive and forget
I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me and move on
One more chance is all I need
I promise to do better if given another opportunity
Yeah, this 'ol loose cannon is a mighty long shot
I know it's a long shot to ask for forgiveness after everything I've done
This time I'm askin' please
I am humbly asking for your forgiveness and understanding
Yeah that's right I was wrong
I understand and take full responsibility for my mistakes
Now all that I can say
The only thing I can offer is my sincere apology
Is that was back
Those times are in the past
Back when I knew everything
When I thought I had all the answers
A little too big for a britcher
I used to think I was better than others
But life's a whittled me down to size
Life has taught me humility and made me realize my faults
I just hope there's enough of me left to apologize
I hope I can still make amends even after all the harm I have caused
Oh, that was back
Those times are in the past
Back when I knew everything
When I thought I had all the answers
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AARON TIPPIN, MEL BESHER
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