years. Regionally heʼs definitely a staple of the Texas scene, but Brandon is different.
When you hear the voice you know itʼs unmistakably him. When he comes out with a
new single you never know what youʼre going to get. Brandon Rhyder loves to take you
to the top, then jerk the rug out from under you and start the process all over again.
Brandon Rhyder doesnʼt write for a genre, but rather for the inspiration he receives.
ʻI take pride in the songs that I write and want to be able to sing many of them for years
to come. I still have a lot to learn and as life presents itself, Iʼll continue to strive to get
better,ʼ says Brandon.
Brandonʼs unerring dedication continues with the release of the Don Williamʼs cover,
“Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good,” to radio earlier this year. The song struck a chord with
audiences and climbed the charts quickly, hitting No.1 on the Texas Regional Radio
Report and maintaining its position in the Top 5 for over 9 weeks on the Texas Music
Chart. The single will be featured as a bonus studio track on Brandonʼs upcoming Live at
Billy Bobʼs Texas album, scheduled for release in late summer.
Brandon made an effort to appreciate every second of the recording experience at the
historic honky tonk. ʻIt was an achievement to have had this opportunity, and we made it
a night that none of us will ever forget,ʼ he says.
Brandon Rhyderʼs live recording at Billy Bobʼs Texas follows the success of his last
album, Head Above Water. Produced by longtime friend and mentor, Walt Wilkins, Head
Above Water is Brandonʼs sixth full-length album and is the follow-up to Every Night. He
will tell you up front that this record was a special project, one that lacked any stress in
respect to the recording of it. ʻYou put this band, this producer, this engineer, and the
passion of each song together…you have magic!ʼ
by Lynne Margolis
You Can Count On Me
Brandon Rhyder Lyrics
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And you wanna be mad
'Cause I'm walking around
With my head down to the ground
What good is a man
In my kinda shape?
I'm a dollar short
But you can count on me
Yeah, you just gotta believe
I'll come back with a vengeance
I'll punch holes in the walls
I'll wade through broken glass
You know I'd do it all
Gonna wake up on a blanket
Of hopes and dreams
'Cause you can count on me
When the winters gone
And the spring is here
And everybody is looking
Alive again, finally
We got a little bitty house
On the top of a hill
And I'm making top dollar
Working down happily
'Cause you can count on me
Yeah, you just gotta believe
I'll come back with a vengeance
I'll punch holes in the walls
I'll wade through broken glass
You know I'd do it all
Gonna wake up on a blanket
Of hopes and dreams
'Cause you can count on me
We got a baby on the way
She's gonna be here any day
I can't wait to see her face
I'll come back with a vengeance
I'll punch holes in the walls
I'll wade through broken glass
You know I'd do it all
Gonna wake up on a blanket
Of hopes and dreams
Yeah, we gonna wake up on a blanket
Of hopes and dreams
'Cause you can count on
You can count on
You can count on me
The song "You Can Count On Me" by Brandon Rhyder talks about a man who is going through a rough time in his life. He is broke and feeling down, causing his loved ones to be upset with him. However, he promises that they can count on him, and he will come back stronger than ever. He talks about how he will work hard and make top dollar, and even fight through broken glass to achieve his goals. He assures his loved ones that they will wake up on a blanket of hopes and dreams, as he promises to be there for them no matter what.
The song is about resilience and the power of belief in oneself. The singer is going through a difficult time, but he is determined to bounce back, and his loved ones can trust him to do so. The song encourages listeners to have hope and faith in themselves, even when things are tough. It is a reminder that we all have the power to overcome obstacles and achieve our dreams if we believe in ourselves and work hard.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you looking at me
You're staring at me
And you wanna be mad
And you appear to be angry
'Cause I'm walking around
Because I'm walking around
With my head down to the ground
With my head looking down towards the ground
What good is a man
What is the worth of a man
In my kinda shape?
In the condition that I'm in
I'm dollar short
I'm lacking financially
And you're ten days late
And you're behind on something by ten days
But you can count on me
But you can rely on me
Yeah, you just gotta believe
Yes, you just need to have faith in me
I'll come back with a vengeance
I will return with intense and focused energy
I'll punch holes in the walls
I will release my frustration by punching walls
I'll wade through broken glass
I will endure difficult and painful situations
You know I'd do it all
You know that I would be willing to do anything
Gonna wake up on a blanket
We're going to experience a fortunately happy time in our lives
Of hopes and dreams
Full of aspirations and desires
When the winters gone
When the winter season has ended
And the spring is here
And the spring season has started
And everybody is looking
And everyone appears to be
Alive again, finally
Rejuvenated and lively once more
We got a little bitty house
We own a small house
On the top of a hill
Located on a hill's summit
And I'm making top dollar
And I'm earning a high salary
Working down happily
Working contentedly
We got a baby on the way
We're expecting a baby soon
She's gonna be here any day
She will arrive soon
I can't wait to see her face
I'm eager to see her
Yeah, we gonna wake up on a blanket
Yes, we will wake up during a happy time in our lives
Of hopes and dreams
Full of aspirations and desires
'Cause you can count on
Because you can rely on
You can count on
You can rely on
You can count on me
You can depend on me
Contributed by William B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.