In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, are gold and platinum, respectively. His fourth album, Pure BS (2007), was re-issued in 2008 with a cover of Michael Bublé's pop hit "Home" as one of the bonus tracks. His fifth album, Startin' Fires was released in November 2008. It was followed by the extended plays Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight in 2010, and the albums Red River Blue in 2011, Based on a True Story... in 2013, Bringing Back the Sunshine in 2014, If I'm Honest in 2016, Texoma Shore in 2017, and Fully Loaded: God's Country in 2019.
Shelton is a judge on the televised singing competitions Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs, and a coach on NBC's The Voice. He has been on The Voice since its inception, and, so far, in nine of 22 seasons (2–4, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22), a member of his team has won.
Here I Am
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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Some friend of mine said take her out
An' have yourselves a good time
To be honest I was far from over a broken heart
You were the furthest thing from my mind
And it didn't seem to matter to you
When I looked away when we were introduced
Cause you broke the ice with a killer smile
Ordered us a drink and we talked a while
And I slowly started comin' around
Now here I am
To tell the truth I did my best to tell myself
Hey don't forget the last time
And I stood there in disbelief
That how easily you got to me with your eyes
You reached across the table and you took my hand
I knew I was in trouble right there and then
[Chorus]
Down on one knee
Am I getting to you baby?
The way you got to me
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Blake Shelton's song Here I Am depict a story of unexpected love. In the beginning, the singer is not interested in love, let alone meeting someone new. He has just come out of a painful breakup and is not ready to jump into anything new. However, a friend encourages him to take a chance on someone new, and he reluctantly agrees. When he meets the woman, it does not seem to matter to her that he is hesitant and preoccupied with his past. She breaks down his barriers with her charming smile and engaging conversation. The singer is surprised by how quickly he is won over and how easily the woman gets to him with just a simple touch. Eventually, he realizes that he has fallen for her and proposes, asking if she feels the same way.
The lyrics of Here I Am are a relatable representation of the unpredictability of love. As humans, it is only natural to go through difficult times and to develop reservations about opening ourselves up to others. Nonetheless, the song shows that love can arise in the most unexpected ways, even when we are not actively seeking it. The lyrics also illustrate how the right person can break down our defenses, even after we've been burned in the past, and change our whole outlook on love.
Line by Line Meaning
You were just some one
You were a stranger who I didn't know anything about
Some friend of mine said take her out
A friend of mine suggested that I go out with you
An' have yourselves a good time
To go out and enjoy each other's company
To be honest I was far from over a broken heart
I was still hurting from a previous relationship
You were the furthest thing from my mind
I wasn't thinking about meeting someone new
And it didn't seem to matter to you
You didn't seem bothered by my lack of interest
When I looked away when we were introduced
I wasn't even paying attention when we first met
Cause you broke the ice with a killer smile
You made me feel more comfortable with your friendly and attractive smile
Ordered us a drink and we talked a while
We sat down and had a conversation over a drink
And I slowly started comin' around
I began to open up and become more interested in you
Now here I am
I am here now, because of the way you caught my attention
To tell the truth I did my best to tell myself
I tried to convince myself, but I couldn't ignore my feelings
Hey don't forget the last time
I didn't want to make the same mistake again
And I stood there in disbelief
I was surprised and overwhelmed by my attraction to you
That how easily you got to me with your eyes
I was captivated by your eyes and how they affected me
You reached across the table and you took my hand
You made a physical connection with me by holding my hand
I knew I was in trouble right there and then
I realized that I was falling for you and I couldn't resist
Down on one knee
Asking for your hand in marriage
Am I getting to you baby?
Asking if you feel the same way about me
The way you got to me
Similar to how I was affected by you, asking if that feeling is mutual
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BLAKE SHELTON, DEAN DILLON
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