They have performed throughout the United States as both headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 26, 2012, they performed at a charity benefit called the Boot Ride with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, partnered with The Boot Campaign at the Happy Ending Bar and Grill in Hollywood, California. They performed 20+ dates with Zac Brown Band nationwide in the summer of 2011. Their album Little Piece of Dixie has been featured by Paste magazine and other publications.
The band was formerly signed to Zac Brown's record label Southern Ground. On November 5, 2014, the band announced that it had left Southern Ground and signed with Rounder Records.
another chance
Blackberry Smoke Lyrics
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Nowhere but forward to fall
I close my eyes, somebody catch my breath
Oh, my Lord, let's get on board, the ride's gonna scare me to death, yeah
Oh, I don't wanna leave before my time is done
Don't wanna stick around when my race is run
I don't wanna go before they call my dance
Come help me, Poor Richard, won't you help me raise a glass?
Well, here's to me, here's to you, may your dreams all come to pass
Cruel trick of time is played in the wink of an eye
Heavens above don't need no shove, years go sailing by, yeah
Oh, I don't wanna leave before my time is done
Don't wanna stick around when my race is run
I don't wanna go before they call my dance
Don't wanna die asking for another chance, yeah
Another game of chance, a lifetime come and gone
I guess it's up to me, don't wanna sing another man's song
I wanna say what Grandma said, lying on her dying bed
"Yeah, been cheated, mistreated, don't have to sign out yet, yeah"
Oh, I don't wanna leave before my time is done
Don't wanna stick around when my race is run
I don't wanna go before they call my dance
Don't wanna die asking for another chance
No, not another chance
No, not another chance
Oh yeah...
The lyrics of Blackberry Smoke's song "Another Chance" are rich with powerful and reflective meaning. The song's overall theme is about living life to the fullest, making the most of the time we have, and not wanting to leave without knowing that we gave it our all. The first verse sets the scene of feeling like you are backed up against a wall with no choice but to move forward, but with the fear of the unknown. The singer of the song closes their eyes and asks for support before embarking on the ride that will be their life.
The chorus then speaks to the fear of not wanting to leave this world without having accomplished everything that one wants to. They don't want to die and have others ask for another chance on their behalf. The second verse, accompanied by a toast, speaks to the passage of time that is all too fleeting. The singer doesn't want to sing another man's song, they want to live their life on their own terms. The lyrics echo the sentiment of wanting to die with no regrets, having lived up to one's own expectations.
Overall, "Another Chance" comes across as a reflection on mortality and the human struggles that come with the realization that time is limited. The song is a call to make the most out of life, to live fearlessly, and to go after one's dreams without looking back. It's a celebration of life in all its beauty and fragility, served with a heaping of wisdom and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Living with my back against the wall
Feeling stuck and unable to progress in life
Nowhere but forward to fall
No other option but to take a risk and move forward
I close my eyes, somebody catch my breath
Feeling overwhelmed and in need of assistance to get through a difficult situation
Oh, my Lord, let's get on board, the ride's gonna scare me to death, yeah
Asking for divine intervention and support to face a scary challenge or journey
Oh, I don't wanna leave before my time is done
Not wanting to die before fulfilling one's purpose or dreams in life
Don't wanna stick around when my race is run
Not wanting to live aimlessly once one's goals have been achieved
I don't wanna go before they call my dance
Wanting to experience all that life has to offer before passing away
Don't wanna die asking for another chance
Not wanting to have regrets or wish for more time when facing one's mortality
Come help me, Poor Richard, won't you help me raise a glass?
Seeking camaraderie and support from a friend or mentor during a difficult time
Well, here's to me, here's to you, may your dreams all come to pass
Offering a toast to celebrate each other's successes and aspirations
Cruel trick of time is played in the wink of an eye
Life is fleeting and can change suddenly and unexpectedly
Heavens above don't need no shove, years go sailing by, yeah
Accepting the passing of time and the inevitability of aging
Another game of chance, a lifetime come and gone
Life is a gamble with no guaranteed outcome or longevity
I guess it's up to me, don't wanna sing another man's song
Taking responsibility for one's own life and not wanting to live according to someone else's standards or expectations
I wanna say what Grandma said, lying on her dying bed
Desiring to share wisdom or advice with others before passing away
"Yeah, been cheated, mistreated, don't have to sign out yet, yeah"
Acknowledging life's challenges and hardships, but still having the will to continue living and making the most of one's remaining time
No, not another chance
Emphasizing the desire to make the most of the present and not waste time on regrets or wishing for more opportunities
Oh yeah...
Expressing a sense of determination and resilience in the face of life's difficulties
Writer(s): Daniel John Baird, Paul Allen Jackson, Charles Britain Turner, Charles Gray, Richard Peyton Turner Copyright: BMG Platinum Songs, No Surrender Music, Warner-tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.