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.
Neon Lights
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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Crankin' up a little country gold heartbreak
Cried and dried these tears I don't know how
Much more missin' you I can take
I pray pray prayed, for a sign sign sign
Now there it is in the window
It's about time, damn time
It ain't all that bright, but even though it's subtle
It's got me feeling alright, go on and make it a double
There's a neon light at the end of the tunnel, tunnel, tunnel
I take a shot of 'I don't care what you doing now'
Chase that one with a cold 'Screw you'
When that's done, I just might wash it down
With a big pitcher of 'Someone new'
That blond blonde blonde
At the bar bar bar
See if she wants to try and unbreak my heart heart heart
There's a neon light at the end of the tunnel
It ain't all that bright, but even though it's subtle
It's got me feeling alright, go on and make it a double
There's a neon light at the end of the tunnel, tunnel, tunnel
When we were together
I thought life was set forever
Even though I knew better that the pain would never end
They say the night's darkest just before the dawn gets kissed
By the daybreak got down on my knees and I
Prayed, prayed, prayed, for a sign, sign, sign
Now there it is in the window
It's about time, damn time
There's a neon light at the end of the tunnel
It ain't all that bright, but even though it's subtle
It's got me feeling alright, go on and make it a double
There's a neon light at the end of the tunnel, tunnel, tunnel
The lyrics to Blake Shelton's song "Neon Light" speaks about the struggles of getting over heartbreak and moving on. The song starts with the singer, who has been driving around listening to sad country music since their break up, expressing a feeling of hopelessness and exhaustion from the constant longing for their ex-partner. However, in a moment of clarity, they spot a neon light at the end of the tunnel that represents hope for happier times. The singer highlights the subtle brightness of the neon light but is appreciative of the signals for positivity that it represents.
The second verse of the song reveals the singer's attempt to move on from the past relationship. They turn to alcohol as the "I don't care what you're doing now" attitude takes hold of them. They take a shot of "Screw you" while eyeing a "blond blonde blonde" at the bar with whom they hope to forget their pain. The song's chorus emphasizes the neon light as a source of hope and optimism, giving the singer the strength to take on life's challenges with a positive attitude.
Overall, "Neon Light" is about someone who has been through a rough patch, is fighting to keep themselves together, but finds their way back to the light. The lyrics portray the desire to let go of the past and move on. The song's message is that there is always hope, even when everything seems to be going wrong, and a new day will always bring a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since you left me I've been ridin' 'round
Since the singer's love left him, he's been driving around aimlessly
Crankin' up a little country gold heartbreak
Listening to sad country music to amplify his sadness
Cried and dried these tears I don't know how
He's cried so much that he doesn't know how he's stopped himself from bursting into tears again
Much more missin' you I can take
He can't handle missing his love anymore
I pray pray prayed, for a sign sign sign
He prayed for a sign that things would get better
Now there it is in the window
The neon light is the sign he prayed for
It's about time, damn time
He's relieved that something good has finally happened to him
There's a neon light at the end of the tunnel
The neon light represents hope and a brighter future
It ain't all that bright, but even though it's subtle
The hope may not be very strong, but it's still there
It's got me feeling alright, go on and make it a double
The hope has lifted his spirits enough to drink more and celebrate
I take a shot of 'I don't care what you doing now'
He's trying to convince himself that he doesn't care about his lost love anymore
Chase that one with a cold 'Screw you'
He's angry at his lost love for leaving and is expressing it through his drink
When that's done, I just might wash it down
After he's done with the first two drinks, he might have another one
With a big pitcher of 'Someone new'
He's hoping to find someone new to replace his lost love
That blond blonde blonde
He's already found someone new who is blonde
At the bar bar bar
They're both at a bar together
See if she wants to try and unbreak my heart heart heart
He's hoping the new person can help heal his broken heart
When we were together
The singer is reminiscing about his past relationship
I thought life was set forever
He thought he and his love would be together forever
Even though I knew better that the pain would never end
Deep down, he knew that their relationship would eventually fall apart and leave him in pain
They say the night's darkest just before the dawn gets kissed
He's hopeful that things will get better soon, as this phrase suggests
By the daybreak got down on my knees and I
He prayed for a sign that things would get better
There's a neon light at the end of the tunnel
The neon light is the sign he prayed for
It ain't all that bright, but even though it's subtle
The hope may not be very strong, but it's still there
It's got me feeling alright, go on and make it a double
The hope has lifted his spirits enough to drink more and celebrate
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW DORFF, JOSH KEAR, MARK ABRAHAMSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gina Antosz
I seriously love Blake Shelton! My gram said when I was little I would always fall asleep to his music! I've been his fan for many many years! And many more to come! Keep em Comin Blake!
Evelyn Furness TV
I love this song!! Blake just gets better and better all the time.
Katherine Allen
JUST LOVE IT COUNTRY MUSIC IT SPEAKS TO ME AND THERE IS A WHOLE LOT OF FEELINGS IN THERE
Jerry Park
Hello Katherine, I see happiness all around you, can I please share from it?
kat38b
Love it! So different, yet so Blake. Blake can do no wrong with song selections. Hats off to the musicians too! Great intro and music throughout
Cagedbirdfree
Blake has an amazing voice. I love when music can uplift or just be silly and make you smile. Love this song for making me smile after a long day.
J****_F*****
It's gonna hit #1 soon in county music another great song
ericprovost44
Cant get enough of this song
Samantha Richardson
Love it!!
Mark Schwendau
I think you hit another one out of the park, Blake. You and your wife are too amazingly creative artists! God bless and keep on keeping on!