They originate from Edmonton, Kentucky. Chris Robertson and John Fred Young, son of The Kentucky Headhunters' rhythm guitarist Richard Young, started to play music together early in their teens and Jon and Ben soon followed. Black Stone Cherry officially formed on June 4, 2001. They then took over the practice house that had been used by The Kentucky Headhunters since 1968 and began to record tracks. After the band finished recording, they returned to Edmonton for a homecoming gig in the gym of the local middle school, which was attended by 1500 people. After the band’s self-titled debut album was released, Chris's former school principal invited the band back to Edmonton to celebrate with a concert. As the band entered the town, the streets were covered with signs welcoming them back.
In July 2007, they released a second EP containing the song "Rain Wizard" along with two previously unreleased tracks.
The first live album by Black Stone Cherry was released on October 31, 2007 immediately following the concert at the Astoria in London. They joined Def Leppard and Whitesnake in the summer of 2008 for European dates.
On August 19, 2008 Black Stone Cherry released their second album, entitled Folklore and Superstition. Three singles from the album, "Blind Man", "Please Come In" and "Things My Father Said" have been released.
In May 2009, they supported Nickelback's Dark Horse tour.
The White Trash Millionaire Songfacts states that their third studio album, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, got an unexpected early release on the bittorrent tracker, Demonoid on May 27, 2011 due to an employee error at an unspecified Walmart. The official release date was May 31, 2011.
The band recorded a new album in fall 2013, through early 2014. Magic Mountain was released on 6 May 2014, reaching number five in the UK albums chart. The first single was "Me and Mary Jane"
On October 7, 2015, it was revealed that the band had signed to Mascot Label Group, and had begun recording the follow-up to Magic Mountain for a 2016 release. The album was recorded in the same location as the self-titled album; Glasgow, Kentucky. The album, entitled Kentucky, was released on April 1, 2016 and became their second consecutive #1 album on the Billboard Hard Rock albums chart.
In February 2018, the band released their first single, Burnin', from their new album Family Tree which released on 20th April 2018 through Mascot Records.
Black Stone Cherry's music style is often associated with bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Black Crowes, and Led Zeppelin to a lesser extent. While there are clear influences in Black Stone Cherry’s music, they have created their own style to a great extent. The musical tone and composition of Black Stone Cherry is very comparable to that of Brand New Sin and Zakk Wylde's Pride and Glory.
The song writing of Black Stone Cherry is often praised for great storytelling and delivering a strong message. For example, the song "Lonely Train" is about the effect on families when a relative goes to fight in a war. The song "Rain Wizard" is about a local legend of mysterious wisemen who could bring the rain in times of drought. "Backwoods Gold" is about a local man who ran moonshine out of the hardware store in the middle of Edmonton.
SUNRISE
Black Stone Cherry Lyrics
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As these days go by
I keep on fallin'
You walk away
I give you everything, that I have to give
Made my sacrifice, but you won't let me live
Love is so green, in a beautiful kind of way
I've gotta hold on
As all these days go by
Hold on baby, yeah
'Cus I'm fallin'
And you keep on walkin' away
And I can not see the sunrise
You can never tell which you're gonna be
'Cus you're so obsessed, with your personalities
Love is so sick, and you know God is love
You think you're somethin', somethin' from above
I've gotta hold on
As all these days go by
Hold on baby, yeah
'Cus I'm fallin'
And you keep on walkin' away
And I can not see the sunrise
I've gotta hold on
As all these days go by
Hold on baby, yeah
'Cus I'm fallin'
And you keep on walkin' away
And I can not see the sunrise
The lyrics to Black Stone Cherry's song "Sunrise" convey the struggle of being in a toxic relationship. The singer describes the feeling of falling and their partner walking away, despite the singer having given their all to the relationship. The song touches on themes of sacrifice and the disparity between the singer's level of commitment and their partner's lack thereof. The image of being wrapped around a "prison ball and chain" evokes a sense of being trapped and unable to escape the toxic cycle.
The second verse focuses on the narcissistic tendencies of the partner, who is described as being "obsessed with [their] personalities" and believing themselves to be "something from above." The line "you think you're something, something from above" suggests a sense of superiority or entitlement that contributes to the toxic dynamic.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of holding on and not giving up, despite the difficulty of the situation. The repetition of the line "I've gotta hold on as all these days go by" emphasizes the struggle to maintain hope in the face of a relationship that seems doomed to fail. The final line, "And I cannot see the sunrise," suggests a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer is unable to see a way out of the cycle of falling and walking away.
Line by Line Meaning
I've gotta hold on
I need to remain strong and resilient in the face of this difficult situation
As these days go by
As time passes and the situation remains the same
I keep on fallin'
Emotionally, I cannot seem to keep myself stable and secure
You walk away
You continue to distance yourself from me and our relationship
I give you everything, that I have to give
I have offered all of myself and my resources to you
Made my sacrifice, but you won't let me live
I have made personal sacrifices for you, but you are not reciprocating or allowing me to live as my true self
Love is so green, in a beautiful kind of way
Love is new and refreshing, but it can also be inexperienced and naive
You've got me wrapped around, your prison ball and chain
You have me trapped in a relationship that feels restrictive and suffocating
You can never tell which you're gonna be
I never know what version of you I will encounter
'Cus you're so obsessed, with your personalities
You are overly fixated on your numerous personas, rather than being authentically yourself
Love is so sick, and you know God is love
Love can be unhealthy and twisted, even though it is often associated with positive and divine qualities
You think you're somethin', somethin' from above
You believe that you are superior and better than others
And I can not see the sunrise
I am unable to find hope, happiness, or a better future in this relationship and situation
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN FREDERICK YOUNG, BENJAMIN DANIEL WELLS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERTSON, JONATHAN MICHAEL LAWHON, RICHARD OREN YOUNG, BOB MARLETTE, FRED YOUNG
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tropicwave1
Sunrise Black Stone Cherry
I've gotta hold on
As these days go by
I keep on fallin'
You walk away
I give you everything, that I have to give
Made my sacrifice, but you won't let me live
Love is so green, in a beautiful kind of way
You've got me wrapped around, your prison ball and chain
I've gotta hold on
As all these days go by
Hold on baby, yeah
Cus I'm fallin'
And you keep on walkin' away
And I can not see the sunrise
You can never tell which you're gonna be
Cus you're so obsessed, with your personalities
Love is so sick, and you know God is love
You think you're somethin', somethin' from above
I've gotta hold on
As all these days go by
Hold on baby, yeah
Cus I'm fallin'
And you keep on walkin' away
And I can not see the sunrise
I've gotta hold on
As all these days go by
Hold on baby, yeah
Cus I'm fallin'
And you keep on walkin' away
And I can not see the sunrise Writer(s): John Fred Young, Fred Young, Christopher Bryant Robertson, Bob Marlette, Ben Wells, Richard Oren Young, Jon Lawhon
BlackXixo
I LOVE the change in the chorus. Seriously guys, you're all amazing! Thanks for the music!
the Lord of darkness
Its a great switch and totally unexpected my favourite song on the album
Clément Riberolles
7tk n
Neil Phipps
Best song on the album
thomaschavers
Damn, I love this song. Hell, I love BSC, period!
Jon Thompson
Probably one of my favorites...Love the prechorus....jammin! Love it!!!
David Fl
Adoro esta canción!
Carl Spencer
SOOOOO good!
thonny sanchez
Esta bien chebre 😎🤘🤘🤘
Bruce Entwisle
Rock is dead? These guys ROCK! Gonna look see when they are in Chicago this summer.....