Currently, the group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, drummer Brendan Hill, bassist Tad Kinchla and keyboardist Ben Wilson. Tad Kinchla and Ben Wilson joined the band following the death of original bassist Bobby Sheehan in 1999.
While Blues Traveler is best known among fans for their improvisational live shows, the general public is most familiar with the group from their Top 40 singles "Run-Around" and "Hook". They gained mainstream popularity after their fourth studio album four, released in 1994. Sheehan's death and Popper's struggle with obesity put a damper on the group's success, and A&M dropped the band in 2002.
You Me And Everything
Blues Traveler Lyrics
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I don't need your blessing anyway
But I get crazy, crazy sometimes
I just wanna warn you
So get out your camera, gather ?round
Gonna get to the rhythm, gonna get on down
Bring your rock candy, bring Uncle Buck
Kick out the back door into whatever will drive
And cling to the shoulder till the night is alive
When you're lost in the wilderness you know you're there
And dust off your feet and put your hands in the air
And oh, it never rains
You and me and these two lanes
And oh, the endless skies
You and me and everything just flies
It don't mean much if it isn't fun
But since we're already on the run
It'd be crazy, crazy even if
We thought of stopping now
So settle your affairs and reap what you sow
Just reap it in the car ?cause we gots to go
Launching up the highway like a catapult
Don't you look back or you're a pillar of salt
So up jumped the devil got his hand to your ear
And he wants to say what you wanna to hear
With the pedal to the metal we're a kettle and pot
Running deep into the black ink given whatever we've got
And oh, it never rains
You and me and these two lanes
And oh, the endless skies
You and me and everything just flies
Now you can take it on faith from my boy bourgeois
Wild if it's okay
Don't you drive too fast ?cause it's against the law
Wild if it's okay
I get a little wild if it's okay
Because I can drive me one more day
Into this crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy
Crazy wide open world
And oh, it never rains
You and me and these two lanes
And oh, the open skies
You and me and everything just flies
You and me and everything
(Wild if it's okay)
You and me and everything
(Wild if it's okay)
You and me and everything, everything
(Wild if it's okay)
The song "You Me And Everything" by Blues Traveler is an upbeat, energetic song that celebrates the freedom and excitement of life on the road. The lyrics express a sense of adventure and spontaneity, with the singer proclaiming that he's "gonna get wild" and doesn't need anyone's permission or approval. He warns his companion that he can get crazy, but invites them to join him on the journey and savor the experience, whatever it may bring.
The song's chorus repeats several times throughout the track, emphasizing the sense of endless possibility and exhilaration that comes with driving down open highways and exploring new territory. The singer encourages his listeners to embrace the moment, to "kick out the back door" and take whatever risks they need to in order to feel truly alive. He acknowledges that life can be unpredictable and even dangerous, but argues that it's better to take a chance and live fully than to play it safe and miss out on all the joys and thrills that the world has to offer.
Overall, "You Me And Everything" is an ode to the spirit of adventure and the joy of living in the moment. The song celebrates the beauty and excitement of the world around us, encouraging us to take risks, embrace our passions, and embrace the wild, unpredictable ride of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna get wild if that's okay
I plan on unleashing my wild side; hope you don't mind
I don't need your blessing anyway
I'm doing this with or without your permission
But I get crazy, crazy sometimes
I can go a little crazy and unpredictable from time to time
I just wanna warn you
I feel it's necessary to give you a heads up
So get out your camera, gather ?round
Let's make this moment memorable; have cameras at the ready and everyone join in
Gonna get to the rhythm, gonna get on down
We're going to dance and have a good time
Bring your rock candy, bring Uncle Buck
Party favors and cool people are welcome
Escape is in progress, care to try your luck?
We're making a run for it; would you like to join us?
Kick out the back door into whatever will drive
We're not picky about which car to take; we'll find whatever we can get
And cling to the shoulder till the night is alive
We'll stick to the side of the road until we find the right spot to really let loose
When you're lost in the wilderness you know you're there
We're not really sure where we're going, but that's all part of the adventure
And dust off your feet and put your hands in the air
Forget your worries and enjoy the moment
It don't mean much if it isn't fun
The point of this is to have a good time
But since we're already on the run
We're already in this adventure/experience, so let's make the most of it
It'd be crazy, crazy even if
This whole thing is already crazy enough
We thought of stopping now
We've got momentum on our side and it would be a shame to slow down now
So settle your affairs and reap what you sow
Take care of things before we leave and be accountable for our actions
Just reap it in the car ?cause we gots to go
We'll probably be busy in the car, so tie up everything before then
Launching up the highway like a catapult
We're going to speed away quickly like a launched catapult
Don't you look back or you're a pillar of salt
There's no need to dwell on the past or you might become a fixed pillar of salt like in the Bible
So up jumped the devil got his hand to your ear
The devil (temptations) is always nearby and trying to convince us to do things we shouldn't
And he wants to say what you wanna to hear
The devil knows exactly how to appeal to our desires
With the pedal to the metal we're a kettle and pot
We're moving fast and furiously like boiling water
Running deep into the black ink given whatever we've got
We're pushing ourselves and going into the unknown with whatever resources we have
Now you can take it on faith from my boy bourgeois
My trustworthy friend can vouch for this way of living
Don't you drive too fast ?cause it's against the law
Don't break any laws and speed limits while driving
Because I can drive me one more day
I want to savor every moment and prolong this sense of adventure
Into this crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy
This whole experience is unique, unpredictable, and insane
Crazy wide open world
The world is wide open to us and full of possibilities
And oh, it never rains
Everything is good and glorious
You and me and these two lanes
We're in this together, driving down this path
And oh, the endless skies
The skies symbolize freedom and limitless opportunities
You and me and everything just flies
Everything is happening fast and in blur, but we're having a great time
You and me and everything
Everything is possible for us, together
(Wild if it's okay)
As long as we're having fun and not hurting anyone, we can let loose and go wild
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BEN WILSON, BRENDAN HILL, CHAN KINCHLA, JOHN C. POPPER, TAD KINCHLA
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Matt K
Dude i still love blues traveler! i really wanna see them on april 15th in chicago
Luis Antonio EQUATOR
wooooow... espectacular panorámica.... y amo esta musica...
John Snyder
1:20 is pure gold 😂😂😂
John Minor Washburn Jr.
I LOVE THIS
X
It's about the song, not the video. The song is great.
FrancesKay9
LMAO This music video is genius!!
Rena D
Rock ON!
Tim Barnes
It's crazy crazy that we gots this far so fast.... you and me and everything just flies
Sun Tzu
Bobby Sheehan should be on that stage in my mind
kc
Fun for the whole family