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.
Nobody's Nobody
Brothers Osborne Lyrics
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Some go down in the blaze of glory
Some people never ever make a name
But change the game in someone's story
I'm still tryna leave my mark
With a simple song and an old guitar
One thing I've learned out on the road is
Nobody's nobody
Sun goes up
Sun goes down
Takes all kinds of kinds
To make this world go 'round
Everybody's somebody, someone
A sinner, saint, or son of a gun
Nobody's nobody
No, no, nobody
No, no, nobody
No, no, nobody's nobody
Someone's out filling their tank
Keepin' the Goodyears on the road
While someone's fillin' up their drink
Forgettin' someone they can't let go
Some lovers leave their mark with a
Pocket knife and an oak tree heart
However you come, however you go
Nobody's nobody
Sun goes up
Sun goes down
Takes all kinds of kinds
To make this world go 'round
Everybody's somebody, someone
Nobody's nobody
No, no, nobody
No, no, nobody
No, no, nobody's nobody
Sun goes up
Sun goes down
Takes all kinds of kinds
To make this world go 'round
Everybody's somebody, someone
A sinner, saint, or son of a gun
Nobody's nobody
No, no, nobody
No, no, nobody
No, no, nobody's nobody
No, no, nobody
Nobody's nobody
The lyrics of "Nobody's Nobody" by Brothers Osborne carry a message about the importance and impact that each individual can have in the world, regardless of their level of recognition or fame. The song highlights that while some people may achieve great fame and success, others may remain unknown or unnoticed by the larger public, yet still have the power to make a significant difference in someone's life.
The opening lines suggest that some people may achieve legendary status while others may meet an unfortunate fate or simply fade into obscurity. However, the song emphasizes that even those who never make a name for themselves in a grand sense can still change the game and make a lasting impact on someone's personal story. This reinforces the idea that everyone has value and potential, regardless of their level of recognition.
The chorus further emphasizes the theme that everybody is somebody to someone. It suggests that the world is made up of diverse individuals with different talents, backgrounds, and roles. Whether someone is considered a sinner, saint, or anything in between, they still hold significance in someone's life. This highlights the recognition of the inherent worth and individuality of each person, regardless of their societal status or public recognition.
The second verse delves into specific examples of individuals who make a difference in their own unique ways. It contrasts the actions of someone who is responsible for ensuring that vehicles stay on the road and functional with someone else who may be consumed in their own struggles and unable to let go of a past relationship. The verse emphasizes that each person leaves their mark on the world, whether it's through practical contributions or emotional connections.
The repeated chorus reinforces the message that everyone is somebody to someone. It suggests that the rising and setting of the sun, symbolizing the cycle of life, encompasses all kinds of people and experiences. The song concludes by once again asserting that nobody is truly nobody, as every individual holds value, significance, and the potential to make a difference in someone else's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Some wind up in the hall of fame
Some people achieve great success and recognition in their field
Some go down in the blaze of glory
Some people meet their end in a dramatic and memorable way
Some people never ever make a name
Some individuals remain unknown and relatively unnoticed
But change the game in someone's story
However, they have a significant impact and influence on someone else's life
I'm still tryna leave my mark
I am still striving to make a lasting impression
With a simple song and an old guitar
Through my humble music and instrument
One thing I've learned out on the road is
One valuable lesson I have gained from my experiences on the road is
Nobody's nobody
That nobody is truly insignificant or of no value
Sun goes up
The sun rises
Sun goes down
The sun sets
Takes all kinds of kinds
The world requires diverse individuals with various qualities and characteristics
To make this world go 'round
To keep the world functioning and progressing
Everybody's somebody, someone
Each person has their own unique identity and importance
A sinner, saint, or son of a gun
Whether someone is considered immoral, virtuous, or rebellious
No, no, nobody
No, no one is insignificant
Nobody's nobody
Nobody is truly without worth or significance
Someone's out filling their tank
A person is refueling their vehicle
Keepin' the Goodyears on the road
Ensuring the tires of their car are in good condition
While someone's fillin' up their drink
Meanwhile, another person is pouring themselves a beverage
Forgettin' someone they can't let go
Trying to disregard the memories of someone they cannot move on from
Some lovers leave their mark with a
Certain romantics make their mark using
Pocket knife and an oak tree heart
A symbol of carving initials into a tree as a declaration of love
However you come, however you go
Regardless of how you enter or exit a situation
No, no, nobody
No, no one is insignificant
Nobody's nobody
Nobody is truly without worth or significance
Sun goes up
The sun rises
Sun goes down
The sun sets
Takes all kinds of kinds
The world requires diverse individuals with various qualities and characteristics
To make this world go 'round
To keep the world functioning and progressing
Everybody's somebody, someone
Each person has their own unique identity and importance
A sinner, saint, or son of a gun
Whether someone is considered immoral, virtuous, or rebellious
No, no, nobody
No, no one is insignificant
Nobody's nobody
Nobody is truly without worth or significance
No, no, nobody
No, no one is insignificant
Nobody's nobody
Nobody is truly without worth or significance
No, no, nobody
No, no one is insignificant
Nobody's nobody
Nobody is truly without worth or significance
No, no, nobody
No, no one is insignificant
Nobody's nobody
Nobody is truly without worth or significance
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Thomas Osborne, Kendell Wayne Marvel, Michael A. Jr. Elizondo, Thomas Osborne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@candybradley9963
I love this so much,I play it over and over and putting on my make up in car I just can,t get enough of it ,I can,t wait for you to come back to blossom in ohio
@FoxyMulder
I am black but a mixture of races and born and raised in southern Okla. Country music is my 1st love I introduce everyone I meet to country. I know there's gonna be country music in heaven.
@heathermatheny8947
I hope so ❤
@singingnimo2024
As an African who lives in America this is one country that really has a way of making people feel funny or down especially when they are poor. I think that’s why I love this song becoz it reminds us that nobody is nobody no matter their financial status.
@tattooedmillionair
❤
@singingnimo2024
@@tattooedmillionair Peace n love to you.
@singingnimo2024
Just heard this song in radio and loved it had me singing and as an African girl i want to thank my late father for introducing me to country music. Country music has so much depth & meaning and like the song says may we all remember that nobody’s is a nobody in this world.
@jackfaul7074
Good music doesn’t speak in one color
@Just1American1966
When did you arrive in the US? (Or are you viewing from over there?)
@lukemomodujr
@@jackfaul7074Amen! Good music is good music!!