With a plan of moving to Music City following high school graduation, Adam would spend as much time as possible, teaching himself to write songs about the things in life he knew about. In 2007, Adam made the move to Nashville. While working construction on the side to pay the bills, Adam’s songwriting opened to co-writing, and building core relationships in the business.
After just two years, Adam landed his first publishing deal with Big Yellow Dog Music and has had songs recorded by super stars such as Luke Bryan, whose album Crash My Party (featuring Sanders' "Out Like That") had the third highest debut of any record in 2013. Additionally, Adam just got two more songs recorded by friend, collaborator, and rising star, Cole Swindell, and has several other artists asking for more from him. His most recent cut is titled “Sounds of Summer” which is featured on Dierks Bently’s seventh studio album, Riser. Adam continues to write songs, while working on fulfilling his next goal of becoming a household name in country music.
In the fall of 2013, Adam signed with world-wide talent agency, William Morris Endeavor, and has been burning up the road, sharing stages with the likes of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett, Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, Josh Thompson, Easton Corbin, The Cadillac Three and more.
Adam Sanders is currently gearing up for his debut single release, “Nothin’ To Do But Drink”, which premiered on SiriusXM’s The Highway in June 2014.
I've Been Meaning to Call
Adam Sanders Lyrics
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but I been busy it's been crazy
between work and classes I barely have time to sleep
I meant to tell you thanks for the fifty
that you mailed me for my birthday
It'll come in handy in panama city next week
yeah well have a good time
and be careful don't worry bout me
Well I know I don't call you near enough
it's alright don't be tearing up
just know I'm out here doing fine
and you're always on my mind
I've been meaning to call you
you won't believe me
I finally found her
I bet you started wonderin' if I'd end up alone
You're gonna love her
she's the daughter of a preacher
a third grade teacher
she's the closest thing to perfect I swear I've ever known
are you free on friday I'd love to bring her back home
Well I know I don't call you near enough
it's alright don't be tearing up
just know I'm out here doing fine
and you're always on my mind
I been meaning to call you
she lost the first tooth
she said to tell you
that the tooth fairy left a whole dollar right by her bed
Lastly she drew a picture of grandpa fishing in heaven
no I still don't think she understands
I can't imagine how quiet that house is with him gone
but momma I promise I'll call more often, from now on.
I been meaning to call you
I been meaning to call you
whoa I been meaning to call you.
The lyrics to Adam Sanders's song "I've Been Meaning to Call" depict a son apologizing to his mother for not calling her enough. He explains that he has been busy with work and classes and thanks her for the birthday gift she sent him, which will come in handy for his trip to Panama City. He assures her that he is doing fine and that she is always on his mind. He then reveals that he has found a girl he believes she will love - the daughter of a preacher who is a third-grade teacher and the closest thing to perfection he has ever known. He asks if she is free on Friday to bring her home to meet his mother. The song ends with him recounting his daughter's lost tooth and a drawing she made of his grandfather fishing in heaven. He promises to call more often from now on.
The song captures the universal experience of reconciling the demands of daily life with the desire to stay connected with loved ones. The son's description of his busy life and unexpected romance can be seen as a metaphor for the changes and growth that come with adulthood. His commitment to calling his mother more often suggests that he recognizes the importance of family and connection.
The song's simple, acoustic guitar-driven melody and heartfelt lyrics have resonated with listeners, making it a popular track on country radio. Its themes of family, gratitude, and love have made it a favorite for weddings, graduations, and other milestone events.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been meaning to call you
I have intended to call you
but I been busy it's been crazy
I have been very occupied and things have been hectic
between work and classes I barely have time to sleep
I have been preoccupied with work and academic activities to the point where I barely have time to get some rest
I meant to tell you thanks for the fifty
I have the intention to express my gratitude to you for the fifty dollars you sent me
that you mailed me for my birthday
You sent me the money as a birthday present
It'll come in handy in panama city next week
I will find it useful during my upcoming visit to Panama City
yeah well have a good time
I wish to express my hope that you will enjoy yourself
and be careful don't worry bout me
Do not worry about me, please be careful
Well I know I don't call you near enough
I am aware that I do not communicate with you frequently
it's alright don't be tearing up
Do not be upset about it
just know I'm out here doing fine
Understand that I am well
and you're always on my mind
I am always thinking of you
you won't believe me
I anticipate that you will not believe what I am about to say
I finally found her
I have found the woman I have been searching for
I bet you started wonderin' if I'd end up alone
I assume that you have had thoughts about me ending up single
You're gonna love her
I believe that you will like her
she's the daughter of a preacher
She is the daughter of a religious leader
a third grade teacher
She is an instructor of elementary school students
she's the closest thing to perfect I swear I've ever known
In my opinion, she is the most ideal person I have ever encountered
are you free on friday I'd love to bring her back home
Are you available on Friday? I would like to bring her to meet you
she lost the first tooth
She has lost her first tooth
she said to tell you
She requested that I convey to you
that the tooth fairy left a whole dollar right by her bed
The mythical tooth fairy has left a one-dollar bill next to her bed
Lastly she drew a picture of grandpa fishing in heaven
She has made a drawing of grandpa fishing in heaven
no I still don't think she understands
I do not believe that she completely comprehends
I can't imagine how quiet that house is with him gone
I cannot fathom how silent the house must be without him
but momma I promise I'll call more often, from now on.
However, mother, I assure you that I will call you more frequently in the future
I been meaning to call you
I have been intending to call you
I been meaning to call you
I have been intending to call you
whoa I been meaning to call you.
Wow, I have been meaning to call you.
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leilani Monique
His voice is seriously so amazing! This song makes me think of my grandma fly high😭
Alexandru Cezar Leahu
I jus received a call that my grandmother just passed away. And the first thing that I've done is to come listen this song.😭
cking7565
My daughter sent this to me today while is was in the store ,and I cried like a baby!
Kathy Snyder
Beautiful song! My daughter just sent this to me.... as a Mom... yes I cried. I'm in CA and she's in VA. Really tugs at the heart and you sang the words she has said to me so often!
Cumminsman213
Such a good song! I'm a fan of yours, Adam.
Nathan Reimers
This song immediately brought back memories of my parents sending me with a couple bucks and a card... from basic training through 9 months of being in MS - TX... to going to TX again 2 years later.
Nathan Coyle
Adam Sandaers is amazing what a fantastic song
Tracy Carpenter
My son sent that to me, he’s in dental school and I miss him. Beautiful son! Made me cry 😢
delainee clark
I moved away from my mom a little over 2 years ago and this song really hit home for me for a while. But my mom and I had a HUGE falling out and we don’t talk anymore. And this song is so much more emotional now because it makes me think about when we used to be on good terms and I would think about her all the time and now she barely crosses my mind.
Brandon Sanders
You should call. One day it’s gonna be too late.