The Osborne siblings strummed their first chords during those jam sessions. From the very start, TJ Osborne was the brother with the voice. He sang in a thick, low baritone, crooning like Johnny Cash long before he was even old enough to drive. Older brother John, on the other hand, was the family’s guitar shredder, his fingers capable of down-home bluegrass licks, arena-worthy rock riffs, country twang, and everything in between. Combined, the two Osbornes could play everything from traditional country music to rock & roll, creating a broad, full-bodied sound that would eventually fill the 11 songs on their major-label debut, Pawn Shop.
Like its title suggests, Pawn Shop offers a little bit of everything. There’s bluesy slide guitar, country duets, southern rock solos, harmonies, and plenty of groove. The hooks are big, the guitars are loud, and the songs — every last one of them co-written by the Osbornes, who reached out to award-winning songwriters like Shane McAnally and Ross Copperman for help — introduce a duo whose music bridges the gap between the mainstream and the alternative world. Some songs were written at home in Nashville, while others came together on the road, where the guys spent several years headlining their own club shows, touring the country with Darius Rucker, and playing some of the biggest arenas in America with fellow rule-breaker Eric Church.
“Most duos are built on singing,” says TJ “But John is an incredible guitar player, and this band is built on me singing and John playing guitar. It gives us two parallels that work nicely together.”
“It’s like an old-school rock approach,” adds John, who cites classic bands like Aerosmith and the Allman Brothers as influences on the duo’s dynamic. “Groups like that always had the lead singer as well as the sideman guitar player. That’s what we’re going for, too. We’re carving our own path in country music.”
That unique path has already led the band toward the upper half of the country charts. “Rum” got them there first, mixing the feel-good sunshine of a beach tune with a far more realistic storyline. There’s no actual beach in “Rum,” after all. Instead, Brothers Osborne turn the song into a tribute to the simple pleasures that their Maryland hometown offers: friends, good weather, and the occasional drink. They even filmed the song’s music video in Deale, filling the clip with footage of friends, relatives, and locals.
“Most people we grew up with don’t go to these beautiful beaches,” says TJ. “They can’t afford to do it. They don’t have the time for it. What we’re most familiar with is people going to the local bars and hanging out with each other.” John adds, “We tried to have the biggest time possible with what little we had. ‘Rum’ explains that.” The brothers agree, “We had to say it from our own perspective.”
A similar theme runs throughout “Dirt Rich” and “Pawn Shop,” two songs that stress the importance of appreciating what you’ve got. Pawn Shop dishes up plenty of love songs, too, from “Loving Me Back” — an old-school country duet featuring vocals from Lee Ann Womack — to “Stay a Little Longer,” the band’s biggest hit to date. While a three-minute guitar solo brings “Stay a Little Longer” to an epic, anthemic close, Brothers Osborne also devote time to more laid-back songs, from the nostalgic California country of “21 Summer” to the 420-friendly “Greener Pastures.”
Brothers Osborne, who co-produced the album with Jay Joyce (the award-winning producer behind Little Big Town’s Painkiller, Eric Church’s The Outsiders, and Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller), recorded most of Pawn Shop during breaks in their busy touring schedule, using members of their own touring band rather than session musicians from the Nashville community. The result is an album that’s stamped with the unmistakable mark of a band. It doesn’t sound like two singers, flanked by anonymous players. Instead, it sounds like a group of road warriors who’ve spent years sharing bus seats and hotel rooms, creating the sort of chemistry that can’t be faked. Pawn Shop is both raw and real, and Brothers Osborne — who, years after those household jam sessions in Deale, now have a handful of nationwide tours under their belts, songs on the charts, and a career on the rise — are no longer a family secret.
All Night
Brothers Osborne Lyrics
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I got the moon, if you got the shine
I got the back, if you got the beat
Got that solid gold Country 33 on repeat
All night
Get, get, get to livin', feelin' alright
Dancin' out the denim in 'em, oh my LevisI got the fuse, if you got the light
I got the all, if y'all got the night
All night
All night (woo)
I got the rebel, if you got the yell (hey!)
I got the raisin', if you got the hell
I got the zig, if you got the zag
Got that good life, hell of a time in a bag
All night
Get, get, get to livin', feelin' alright
Dancin' out the denim in 'em, oh my Levis
I got the fuse, if you got the light
I got the all, if y'all got the night
All night
What good is a saint, if you ain't got the sinnin'?
What good is a life, if you don't get to livin'?
What good is the one, if you ain't got the other?
Takes two to tango, let's get this thing goin'
All night
Get, get, get to livin', feelin' alright
Dancin' out the denim in 'em, oh my Levis
I got the fuse, if you got the light
All night
All night
All night
All night
All night
The lyrics to Brothers Osborne's "All Night" are an ode to living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest. The song is about taking risks, having fun, and letting go of inhibitions. The singer sets the tone by offering up everything he's got – from good intentions to good music – while encouraging others to do the same. The lyrics suggest that the night is meant for partying and letting loose, and the singer is prepared to make it a memorable one.
The lyrics hint at the idea that life is short and we should enjoy it while we can. They suggest that there is no point in being too serious or too much of a stickler for the rules. The lines, "What good is a saint, if you ain't got the sinnin'? / What good is a life, if you don't get to livin'?" encapsulate this idea. The singer is essentially saying that it's okay to be a little bit wild and reckless every now and then, as long as we're having fun and not hurting anyone.
In summary, "All Night" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages listeners to seize the day (or rather, the night) and have some fun. It reminds us to let loose and enjoy life, even if it means breaking a few rules along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the good, if you got the time
I have everything you need, if you're willing to spend some time with me
I got the moon, if you got the shine
I have all the elements of a romantic night, if you're ready to shine with me
I got the back, if you got the beat
I have the support you need to have a good time, if you bring the music
Got that solid gold Country 33 on repeat
I have a classic country playlist ready to rock all night long
All night
We have the entire night to do whatever we want
Get, get, get to livin', feelin' alright
Let's make the most of the night and have a good time
Dancin' out the denim in 'em, oh my Levis
We'll be dancing so much that we'll wear out our denim clothes, especially our Levis jeans
I got the fuse, if you got the light
I have the energy and excitement, if you bring the spark to ignite it
I got the all, if y'all got the night
I have everything we need, if we have the whole night to enjoy it
All night (woo)
We're going to be partying hard and having a great time all night long
I got the rebel, if you got the yell (hey!)
I have the wild and adventurous spirit, if you have the energy and enthusiasm to match
I got the raisin', if you got the hell
I have the excitement and fun, if you're willing to throw caution to the wind and live it up
I got the zig, if you got the zag
I have the unexpected and exciting twists, if you bring your own unique style and unpredictability
Got that good life, hell of a time in a bag
We have everything we need to have an amazing night, all packed up and ready to go
What good is a saint, if you ain't got the sinnin'?
What's the point of being good all the time, if you never have any fun?
What good is a life, if you don't get to livin'?
What's the point of a life, if you never truly experience all it has to offer?
What good is the one, if you ain't got the other?
What's the point of having some things without the others that make them enjoyable?
Takes two to tango, let's get this thing goin'
We need each other to have a good time and enjoy the night, so let's get started
All night
We're going to keep going and enjoying ourselves all night long
All night
We have the entire night ahead of us to celebrate and have fun
All night
We're not stopping anytime soon, so let's keep the party going
All night
We've got everything we need to have a great night, so it's going to go on for a while
All night
The night belongs to us, so let's enjoy it to the fullest
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew DeRoberts, Josh Osborne, TJ Osborne, John Osborne
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@bobbyvalejr.1276
This kicks ass for country. I can't believe the direction country has taken. I am a Death Metal head and this is actually something I dig. Holy Crap !
@robertlarkin9488
Same. I just found this. Stumbled upon it a few minutes. I’m a Sabbath guy. Hate country. Love this. Wow. Good weed I guess. But I think I really like this.
@meghanmichele2316
Bruh... same and hit me in a same vein but hell.. it's good. I don't wanna like it but I kinda love it.
@grateful.creation
T.J. just heard the news and man I love you guys even more....Keep playing And being the real you!!!!!!!!
@kylehill6937
Not knocking the dude in any way, but since when does your sexuality make you more cool? Like i said, not knocking the dude. Big fan here.
@drhater2318
Kyle Hill Fr it makes him less cool
@RandomAuthor
@@kylehill6937 He's an inspiration to a lot of people who are gay and afraid to come out, he is telling his LGBTQ fans that they shouldn't hide in the closet and don't hide. That's why he came out publicly. If you gotta confused.
@kylehill6937
@@RandomAuthor reading comprehension seems lost on you.
@RandomAuthor
@@kylehill6937 when you freaking talk smack on TJ Osborne, I will say something he didn't do a goddam thing wrong! He likes men, so what, I support him anyway
@alancollins6438
Best music out of Nashville in a while. These guys are awesome