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
I'd Be Afraid Of Losing You
Aaron Tippin Lyrics
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And I don't fear the dark of night
I may be crazy but I'm not a fool
I'd be afraid of losing you
I've looked danger in the eye
I'm not afraid to live or die
But after all that I've been through
I couldn't face a single day
Without you in my life
Your sweet embrace is all it takes
To keep me satisfied
I've always been a restless soul
Hungered for the winding road
But a rebel heart still knows the truth
I'd be afraid of losing you
I couldn't face a single day
Without you in my life
Your sweet embrace is all it takes
To keep me satisfied
I've always lived on the edge of life
I don't fear the dark of night
I may be crazy but I'm not a fool
I'd be afraid of losing you
I'd be afraid of losing you
I may be crazy but I'm not a fool
Yes, I'd be afraid of losing you
In Aaron Tippin's song "I'd Be Afraid Of Losing You," the singer reflects on his life and his willingness to take risks and live on the edge, but admits that the thought of losing his loved one is the one thing he couldn't bear. The lyrics suggest that while the singer may be fearless in many aspects of his life, love has a way of humbling even the most daring of souls. The line "I'm not afraid to live or die" is juxtaposed with "I'd be afraid of losing you," emphasizing the significance that the singer places on his relationship.
Furthermore, the line "Your sweet embrace is all it takes to keep me satisfied" portrays the importance of physical contact and affection in the singer's relationship. It suggests that he is not looking for excitement or novelty, but rather contentment and stability in his love life. The song ultimately conveys a powerful message about the value of love and how it can bring even the most daring of individuals to their knees.
Line by Line Meaning
I've always lived on the edge of life
I have a tendency to take risks and live dangerously.
And I don't fear the dark of night
I am not afraid of things that go bump in the night.
I may be crazy but I'm not a fool
I may be viewed as unconventional, but I am not stupid.
I'd be afraid of losing you
Without you, I would be frightened and anxious.
I've looked danger in the eye
I have faced perilous situations head-on.
I'm not afraid to live or die
I am not frightened of death or living life to the fullest.
But after all that I've been through
Despite all the difficulties I have encountered.
I'd be afraid of losing you
The idea of losing you frightens me more than any danger I have ever faced.
I couldn't face a single day
I would not be able to handle even a single day.
Without you in my life
If you were not present in my life.
Your sweet embrace is all it takes
Your loving hug and support is everything I need.
To keep me satisfied
To fill me with happiness and contentment.
I've always been a restless soul
I have never been content with staying in one place.
Hungered for the winding road
I have always had a craving for adventure and travel.
But a rebel heart still knows the truth
Although I can be rebellious, I understand what is important in life.
I'd be afraid of losing you
You are irreplaceable, and I would be terrified of losing you.
I'd be afraid of losing you
Your absence would leave me feeling scared and uncertain.
I may be crazy but I'm not a fool
People may think I am eccentric, but I am not unintelligent.
Yes, I'd be afraid of losing you
I am a daredevil, but the fear of losing you is the only thing that terrifies me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LESLIE SATCHER, LESLIE WINN SATCHER, MARK COLLIE
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