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
Every Now And Then
Aaron Tippin Lyrics
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Down memory lane where two fool kids
First found love in my old tempest
Girl, we were something
Ribbons in your hair and white cotton dress
Hearts on fire both scared to death
We lost our fear and our innocence
Now honey, I ain't complaining
No girl, I'm just saying
Every now and then on a night like this
When south breeze blows, baby I relive
That laugh, that touch, that kiss
Oh honey, how sweet it is
Every now and then when the moon's just right
Those old feelings come back to life
And I wish I could turn back time somehow
Every now and then, I wish then was now
We parked down along dry creek road
'Burnin' love' blasting on the radio
Yeah we were green but it never showed
Baby, we were red hot
Hotter than noon in mid-July
You could have lit a fire with the flame in our eyes
We left nothing to be desired
We gave it all that we got
So honey, let's take a little spin
Turn up those old feelings
Every now and then on a night like this
When south breeze blows, baby I relive
That laugh, that touch, that kiss
Oh honey, how sweet it is
Every now and then when the moon's just right
Those old feelings come back to life
And I wish I could turn back time somehow
Yeah, every now and then, I wish then was now
Can't you feel the warm wind kicking up
That's our cue baby, sure enough
Yeah, every now and then when the moon's just right
Those old feelings come back to life
And I wish I could turn back time somehow
Yeah, every now and then, I wish then was now
The song "Every Now and Then" is a nostalgic reflection on a past relationship. The singer's mind takes him back to the time he fell in love with his partner, who he refers to as a "fool kid," in his old car. The memories are sweet and full of passion, with the couple being inexperienced but eager to explore love. The first verse describes the girl in a white cotton dress and ribbons in her hair, and how they both lost their innocence to "sweet, sweet loving." The second verse talks about how they were "hotter than noon in mid-July" and were "red hot" for each other. Despite the fleeting nature of their young love, the singer wishes he could relive those experiences again.
The chorus captures the essence of the song's message, which is that the singer still has powerful feelings for his past love, and he relives those feelings every now and then. He describes the way that the wind blows and how it's a cue for them to reconnect with each other. He wishes he could turn back time and make then be now. Overall, "Every Now and Then" is a beautifully written song that captures the youthful excitement of falling in love and the longing that comes with reminiscing on past experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while my mind takes a trip
Occasionally I reflect on the past
Down memory lane where two fool kids
I revisit the times we were foolish
First found love in my old tempest
We fell in love in my old car
Girl, we were something
We were special together
Ribbons in your hair and white cotton dress
You were beautiful in your outfit
Hearts on fire both scared to death
We were in love and nervous
We lost our fear and our innocence
We became unafraid and lost our naivete
To sweet, sweet loving
To wonderful physical intimacy
Now honey, I ain't complaining
I am not unhappy
No girl, I'm just saying
I am just expressing myself
Every now and then on a night like this
Occasionally, on nights like tonight
When south breeze blows, baby I relive
With the southern breeze blowing, I remember
That laugh, that touch, that kiss
The joy, contact, and smooching
Oh honey, how sweet it is
These memories are precious
Every now and then when the moon's just right
At times when the moon is optimal
Those old feelings come back to life
I feel the emotions I once had
And I wish I could turn back time somehow
I desire to travel back in time
Every now and then, I wish then was now
At times, the present makes me long for the past
We parked down along dry creek road
We parked on a dry creek road
'Burnin' love' blasting on the radio
We listened to a song called 'Burnin' Love' loudly
Yeah we were green but it never showed
We were inexperienced but didn't appear to be
Baby, we were red hot
We were very passionate
Hotter than noon in mid-July
We were hotter than the mid-July sun
You could have lit a fire with the flame in our eyes
Our eyes shone with passion
We left nothing to be desired
We fulfilled everything we desired
We gave it all that we got
We gave it our all
So honey, let's take a little spin
Let's go for a drive
Turn up those old feelings
Let's embrace the memories again
Can't you feel the warm wind kicking up
Do you feel the wind getting warmer?
That's our cue baby, sure enough
That is our sign to act
Yeah, every now and then, I wish then was now
Sometimes, I wish the past was the present
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL PATRICK HEENEY, AARON DUPREE TIPPIN
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