From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.
Could've Been Me
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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Took a month long honeymoon
A new love smiles at the wedding
You cried when you kissed the groom
I got no invitation
I guess the mailman didn't bring it to me
But I see the whole thing in slow motion
Every night as I try to sleep
My buddy John said you looked real pretty
And you acted like you were in love
He said the preacher asked for objections
And he thought about standing up
I told John he must've been crazy
'Cause you were just about to say I do
He just gave me a wink and said all he could think
Was it could've been me with you
It could've been me
Standing there with you
It could've been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
It could've been me
I don't guess I ever told you
That I went out and bought you a ring
I even carry it around in my pocket
Waiting to say the right thing
I pulled it out the other day
But the diamond had lost it's shine
Well, I know how it feels 'cause my eyes grow dim
When I think you could've been mine
It could've been me
Standing there with you
It could've been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
It could've been me
I know I called just in time a bit too late
You know dreams move on if you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
That it could've been me
Standing there with you
It could've been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
It could've been me (it could've been me)
It could've been me (it could've been me)
It could've been me (it could've been me)
Could've been me
In Billy Ray Cyrus's song, "Could've Been Me," the singer reflects on a lost love he once had. He hears that his old flame has gotten married and went on a month-long honeymoon, while he didn't receive an invitation to the wedding. He imagines the scene in his head every night as he tries to sleep, longing for what could have been. His friend tells him that he was at the wedding and that he even thought about objecting when the preacher asked, but he didn't. The singer realizes that he had bought a ring for this woman and carries it around with him every day, waiting for the right moment to give it to her. However, he sees that the diamond has lost its shine and laments that his chance with this woman has passed him by.
The song's lyrics are full of regret and longing for what could have been. The singer is stuck in the past, unable to move on from this lost love. He thinks about what his life could have been like if he had been the one to marry this woman and wonders if his dreams would have come true. However, he also realizes that if he had waited too long, those dreams would have moved on, and he would have missed his chance.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on lost love and missed opportunities, with a bittersweet ending that shows the singer has finally come to terms with what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear you just got married
I found out that you recently got married
Took a month long honeymoon
You went on a honeymoon that lasted a month
A new love smiles at the wedding
You were visibly happy and in love at your wedding
You cried when you kissed the groom
You shed tears when you kissed your new spouse
I got no invitation
I did not receive an invitation to your wedding
I guess the mailman didn't bring it to me
Perhaps my invitation was lost in the mail
But I see the whole thing in slow motion
I keep replaying the memory of your wedding in my mind
Every night as I try to sleep
I think about it every night before falling asleep
My buddy John said you looked real pretty
My friend John mentioned that you looked very beautiful
And you acted like you were in love
You appeared to be deeply in love with your new partner
He said the preacher asked for objections
John told me that the officiating minister asked if anyone objected to the union
And he thought about standing up
John considered objecting to your wedding
I told John he must've been crazy
I thought John's idea was foolish
'Cause you were just about to say I do
You were about to say 'I do' to your partner
He just gave me a wink and said all he could think
John hinted at how he wished he was in my place
Was it could've been me with you
John's thought was that he wished he was the one marrying you
It could've been me
I could have been the one marrying you
Standing there with you
I could have been your partner at your wedding
And my dreams coming true
My long-held dreams of being with you could have come true
But those dreams move on
Dreams eventually fade away
If you wait too long
If you wait too long, it will be too late.
It took me 'til now to see
It was only recently that I realized this
I don't guess I ever told you
I don't think I ever told you
That I went out and bought you a ring
I bought a ring for you
I even carry it around in my pocket
I still carry the ring with me
Waiting to say the right thing
I was waiting to find the perfect moment to give it to you
I pulled it out the other day
Recently, I took the ring out of my pocket
But the diamond had lost it's shine
Unfortunately, the diamond had lost its luster over time
Well, I know how it feels 'cause my eyes grow dim
I empathize with how the diamond must feel because I feel the same way about missing out on you
When I think you could've been mine
I regret not telling you my feelings earlier, which means you could have been my partner
I know I called just in time a bit too late
I know I called you too late, almost too late to reconnect with you
It took me 'til now to see
Only recently did I realize what I have been missing
That it could've been me
I could have been the one with you
It could've been me (it could've been me)
I could have been the one standing next to you
It could've been me (it could've been me)
I could have been the one marrying you
It could've been me (it could've been me)
I could have been the one living my dreams of being with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Reed Nielsen, Monty Powell
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LYRICS:
I hear you just got married
Took a month long honeymoon
A new love smiles at the wedding
You cried when you kissed the groom
I got no invitation
I guess the mailman didn't bring it to me
But I see the whole thing in slow motion
Every night as I try to sleep
My buddy John said you looked real pretty
And you acted like you were in love
He said the preacher asked for objections
And he thought about standing up
I told John he must've been crazy
Cause you were just about to say I do
He just gave me a wink and said all he could think
Was it could've been me with you
It could've been me
Standing there with you
It could've been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
It could've been me
I don't guess I ever told you
That I went out and bought you a ring
I even carry it around in my pocket
Waiting to say the right thing
I pulled it out the other day
But the diamond had lost it's shine
Well I know how it feels cause my eyes grow dim
When I think you could've been mine
It could've been me
Standing there with you
It could've been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
It could've been me
I know I called just in time a bit too late
You know dreams move on if you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see that
It could've been me
Standing there with you
It could've been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
It could've been me
It could've been me
It could've been me
It could've been me
It could've been me
FaithHillFANatic
Songs like this one will never die out or get old. The words still remain true 20 years later. As long as there is love, loss and regret.....this song will be played.
nemo skull
the older i get the more i realize this is his fault. the song hits different as an old guy. dude had a chance, and was too chicken to take the shot.
Barbara
OPINIONS 😮
Gary Edwards
Love this song Billy Ray doesn't get near the credit he deserves he's alot more than a 1 hit wonder like some people think very talented artist
Barbara
YOU CAN SAY THAT AHAIN. HE WASN'T REALLY TREARD RIGHT
I'M LITTLE BIT OLDER BUT NOT DUMM THANKS TO GARTH BROOKS AND HIS BUDDIES THEY PUT HIM DOWN. 😊
Vinny Vega
Damn I miss the late 80’s early 90’s. The world was a much better place in those days. To whoever reads this, I hope everything is well with you and your families during all this mess we’re going through as a nation!!
Dom Friesen
Your a gem! I assume you've drank something, if so let that out more often! What you say DOES matter!!
Cynthia Martin
Hope you and your family healthy and safe 😊
Maggie Clemmons
BeckyBoo DALE
Mandy Thompson
@Cynthia Martin lm0