Billy Ray Cyrus (born William Ray Cyrus; August 25, 1961) is a Grammy Award… Read Full Bio ↴Billy Ray Cyrus (born William Ray Cyrus; August 25, 1961) is a Grammy Award-nominated American country music singer, songwriter and actor from Flatwoods, Kentucky, best known for his Number One single "Achy Breaky Heart". Cyrus, a multi-platinum selling recording artist, has scored a total of eight top-ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. His most successful album to date is the debut of Some Gave All, which has been certified 9× Multi-Platinum in the United States. The album also has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. In his career, he has released 29 charted singles, of which 15 charted in the Top 40.
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.

Throwin' Stones
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics

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You build me up just to tear me down
You're slammin' my name all over this town
Girl,I can't believe what you're putting me through
Breakin' my heart with the things that you do
Every story has a lesson to learn
It won't be long 'til you take your turn
'Cause that goes up must come down
You're throwin' stones and they'll come back around for you

As you sow so you reap
What you love is what you keep
You told that your heart was mine
Yes behind my back you shared your time
Join the club you've paid your dues
It won't be long 'til you're singin' the blues

'Cause what goes up must come down
You're throwin' stones and they'll come back around for you
For you
For you

Every dog must have it's day
We all know there's a price to pay
You gotta pay the piper if you wanna dance
Live with it baby when you take a chance
All good things gotta come to an end
Ask your maker about your sins

'Cause what goes up must come down
You're throwin' stones and they'll come back around for you
'Cause what goes up must come down

You're throwin' stones and they'll come back around for you
For you

Overall Meaning

In Billy Ray Cyrus's song Throwin' Stones, the singer addresses a past lover who has hurt him deeply. The lyrics suggest that the woman has been spreading rumors about him and trying to ruin his reputation in their small town. Despite the pain she has caused, the singer acknowledges that every story has a lesson to learn, and it won't be long until this woman faces the same consequences for her actions. He warns her that what goes up must come down, and the stones she is throwing will eventually come back around to her.

The song continues with more warnings about the consequences of one's actions. The phrase "as you sow so you reap" emphasizes the idea that one will eventually face the repercussions of their behavior. The singer also points out that the woman has "paid her dues" and will soon be "singing the blues" as she faces the same kind of hurt that she has caused.

The overall tone of the song is cautionary, with the singer emphasizing that it is important to think carefully about one's actions and recognize that there is a price to pay for negative behavior. The song serves as a reminder that we are all accountable for our actions and should strive to treat others with kindness and respect.

Line by Line Meaning

You build me up just to tear me down
You praise me only to criticize me later

You're slammin' my name all over this town
You're gossiping about me and spreading rumors around

Girl, I can't believe what you're putting me through
I'm shocked by the way you're treating me

Breakin' my heart with the things that you do
You're hurting me by your actions

Every story has a lesson to learn
There's always something to be learned from every situation

It won't be long 'til you take your turn
You'll soon face the consequences of your actions

'Cause what goes up must come down
Things that rise will eventually fall

You're throwin' stones and they'll come back around for you
Your negative behavior will have consequences

What you love is what you keep
You'll hold onto the things that you truly value

You told that your heart was mine
You claimed to love me

Yes behind my back you shared your time
You cheated on me while pretending to be faithful