Live At The Texas Hall Of Fame is the follow-up to Aaron’s highly successful 2004 release The Honky Tonk Kid, which was produced by Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel and featured Willie Nelson. “I feel like our live show is the foundation on which my career has been built,” says Aaron. “Since it’s such a big part of what we do, it was natural for the next record to be live.” Fans will definitely get their money’s worth from Live At The Texas Hall Of Fame. The album features 19 songs, including ALL of his hits like “Off The Record” and “Reckless,” as well as new material. “I made this album using the same philosophy that I use for my live shows. I always want to give the fans the most music and best show I can for their money, because more likely than not, they had to work hard for it” says Aaron.
What’s next? Rest assured that an aggressive touring schedule always tops his list. Still, no matter where he travels or how successful he gets, Aaron always stays true to his roots and the values he had when he started out. Born in Amarillo, TX and raised on country music, Aaron’s first musical influence came from singing old gospel hymns at church. Later, inspiration came from Willie, Waylon, Merle, George, and…George. While attending college at Abilene Christian University and playing baseball, Aaron began to hone his vocal and musical skills, earning his chops on the local honky-tonk circuit and developing a strong local following in the process. It was also during that time that he became serious about songwriting, collaborating often with his close friend Neal Lowry.
Aaron has come a long way in a short time. A few years ago, he was traveling to gigs in a rental van with a modest 4-piece band. These days, he owns his own tour bus and shares the stage with 6 ace players in a full-blown band featuring fiddle and steel guitar. His touring base and radio airplay have extended beyond the borders of Texas to include Oklahoma, Louisiana, Wyoming, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina. With nearly 200 shows this year on the schedule, Aaron Watson is sure to play a date near you soon. If you get a chance to see him in action, it won’t be hard to see why The Honky Tonk Kid is blazing such a hot trail across the country. You’ll also be glad that when you’re left wanting more, you can simply get in your car, turn on your stereo, and pop in a copy of Aaron Watson’s new CD Live At The Texas Hall of Fame.
Fool's Paradise
Aaron Watson Lyrics
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Rubbin' in my coconut sunscreen
You'd think you'd be the last thing on my mind
I've got a beautiful ocean view
So Why couldn't I leave this broken heart behind
(Chorus)
Oh The sunshine is dancin' on the water
Pretty girls couldn't get any hotter
If I keep tellin' myself
I'm havin' the time of my life
Maybe it'll come true and I won't miss you
Welcome to a fool's paradise
Well I keep on tellin' me
There's other fish in the sea
But your memory keeps reminding me I'm wrong
There's a party 'bout every night
And I should be out doin' it up right
Instead of watchin' re-runs of Gilligan's Island all alone (all night long)
(Chorus)
Oh the moonlight is dancin' on the water
Pretty girls couldn't get any hotter
If I keep tellin' myself
I'm havin' the time of my life
Maybe it'll come true and I won't miss you
Welcome to a fool's paradise
This time next week I'll be headed to Texas On a big jet airplane
Oh when I get home you know this broken heart is gonna hit
me like a hurricane
(Chorus)
Oh The sunshine is dancin' on the water
Pretty girls couldn't get any hotter
If I keep tellin' myself
I'm havin' the time of my life
Maybe it'll come true and I won't miss you
Welcome to a fool's paradise
The lyrics of "Fool's Paradise," by Aaron Watson, are about a man who is trying to convince himself that he is having the time of his life, despite missing his significant other. The first verse suggests that the singer is in a tropical location, surrounded by beautiful scenery and attractive women, but his thoughts are still focused on his absent lover. The chorus reinforces this idea, as Watson sings about how the sunshine and moonlight are dancing on the water, and how the women couldn't be any hotter. The singer continues to repeat these phrases to himself, as if hoping that if he convinces himself enough, he won't miss his lover anymore. The second verse describes the singer's efforts to distract himself from his heartbreak by going out every night instead of watching TV alone, but it's clear that he's still struggling emotionally.
The song ends on a note of despair, as the singer realizes that his week-long vacation will soon be over, and he'll have to return to reality and face his heartbreak once again. The "fool's paradise" that he's created for himself is temporary, and he knows that the pain will return full force as soon as he's back home.
Overall, "Fool's Paradise" is a bittersweet song about the difficulty of moving on from a broken relationship. The singer is trying to convince himself that he's having a good time, but the lyrics reveal that he's really struggling to let go of his feelings for his ex.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got this Caribbean queen
I am surrounded by beautiful scenery and feeling relaxed.
Rubbin' in my coconut sunscreen
I am enjoying applying sunscreen and taking care of myself in this environment.
You'd think you'd be the last thing on my mind
Despite everything around me, I can't stop thinking about my broken heart and missing my ex-partner.
I've got a beautiful ocean view
I am taking in the beauty around me and appreciating my surroundings.
Ten thousand miles from you
I have put distance between us but I still feel the pain of our separation.
So Why couldn't I leave this broken heart behind
Despite everything, I am still struggling to move on from the heartbreak.
Oh The sunshine is dancin' on the water
The sun is shining and the water is beautiful, but I am still trying to convince myself that I am having a good time.
Pretty girls couldn't get any hotter
The people around me are attractive, but I am still hung up on my ex-partner.
If I keep tellin' myself
I am trying to convince myself of something that I am not really feeling.
I'm havin' the time of my life
I am pretending that I am having a great time, but in reality I am still hurting inside.
Maybe it'll come true and I won't miss you
I am trying to trick myself into moving on from my ex-partner, but it's not working.
Welcome to a fool's paradise
I am living in a state of delusion, pretending that everything is okay when it really isn't.
Well I keep on tellin' me
I am trying to convince myself of something that I don't really believe in.
There's other fish in the sea
I am telling myself that there are other romantic opportunities out there for me.
But your memory keeps reminding me I'm wrong
Despite my attempts to move on, memories of my ex-partner keep making it clear that I am not over them yet.
There's a party 'bout every night
There are plenty of social opportunities around me, but I am struggling to enjoy them.
And I should be out doin' it up right
I am feeling pressure to have fun and enjoy myself, but I am struggling to do so.
Instead of watchin' re-runs of Gilligan's Island all alone (all night long)
I am spending my evenings alone and watching TV, instead of socializing and having a good time.
This time next week I'll be headed to Texas On a big jet airplane
I have plans to travel and do something different, but I am still struggling to leave my past behind.
Oh when I get home you know this broken heart is gonna hit me like a hurricane
When I return home, I know that I will have to confront my heartbreak and it will be overwhelming.
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