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.
Pushing Up Daisies
Brothers Osborne Lyrics
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If I could slow down the hands of time I would
I know they say all good things must end
If I could do it all over I would do it all over
Over and over again
We'll go on 'til were pushin' up daisies
We'll grow old and wild and I'll still be callin' you baby
Naw, we ain't gettin' out of this love alive
'Til I held you close I never felt the feelin'
And now I'll feel that way 'til the last sunset goes down
You turned a stubborn southern boy into a believer
Believe me when I say, "It's gonna stay that way 'til they lay me in the ground"
We'll go on 'til we're pushing up daisies
We'll grow old and wild and I'll still be callin' you baby
We'll never get enough, we'll be livin' it up right down to the day we die
Naw, we ain't gettin' out of this love alive
We'll go on 'til were pushing up daisies
We'll be old and wild and I'll still be callin' you baby
We'll never get enough, we'll be livin' it up right down to the day we die
Naw, we ain't gettin' out of this love alive
When our last breath is gone
And they carve our name in stone
Oh, we ain't gettin' out of this love alive
The song "Pushing Up Daisies" by Brothers Osborne is a romantic ballad that captures the essence of a love that never fades away, even in death. It starts off with the singer promising eternal love to his partner, wishing he could halt time to preserve their time together. He acknowledges that good things must come to an end, but if given a chance, he would repeat his life with his partner over and over again. The chorus focuses on the permanence of their love, expressing that even when they are old and grey, they will continue to make the most of their time together until their very last breaths.
The second verse is a testament to the transformative power of love. The singer talks about how his partner has changed his views on love, from a stubborn southern boy to a believer. He pledges that he will love his partner until the end of his days and that their love will never die.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to lasting love, framed within the context of life and death. It celebrates the idea that love transcends time and that even when we are gone, our love remains.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd promise you forever if I could
If it were possible, I would guarantee you an eternity of my love.
If I could slow down the hands of time I would
Given the chance, I would halt the passage of time.
I know they say all good things must end
Although it is commonly believed that all favorable situations come to a conclusion,
If I could do it all over I would do it all over
If given the opportunity, I would repeat everything that has happened.
Over and over again
Repeating the same course of action many times.
We'll go on 'til were pushin' up daisies
We will continue our current path for our whole lifespan.
We'll grow old and wild and I'll still be callin' you baby
As we age, I will stay madly in love with you.
We'll never get enough, we'll be livin' it up right down to the day we die
We will never tire of embracing all that life has to offer
Naw, we ain't gettin' out of this love alive
Our love will be here until the end.
'Til I held you close I never felt the feelin'
Prior to holding you intimately, I had never experienced such a sensation.
And now I'll feel that way 'til the last sunset goes down
This emotion will endure until our last days.
You turned a stubborn southern boy into a believer
Through your influence, I transformed into someone who now has faith.
Believe me when I say, "It's gonna stay that way 'til they lay me in the ground"
I am confident that my devotion to you will persist until my demise.
When our last breath is gone
At the moment of our passing,
And they carve our name in stone
After creating a memorial in our honor,
Oh, we ain't gettin' out of this love alive
Our love will remain even after we depart from this world.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN OSBORNE, KENDAL MARVEL, THOMAS OSBORNE
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Jenn Jones
I'd promise you forever if I could
If I could slow down the hands of time I would
I know they say all good things must end
If I can do it all over well I'll do it all over
Over and over again
We'll go on till we're pushing up daisies
Grow old and wild and I'll still be calling you baby
We'll never get enough, we'll be living it up right down till the day we die
Oh we ain't getting out of this love alive
Till I held you close I never felt the feeling
And I'll feel that way till the last sunset goes down
You turned a stubborn Southern boy into a believer
Believe me when I say it's gonna stay that way
Till they lay me in the ground
We'll go on till we're pushing up daisies
We'll grow old and wild and I'll still be calling you baby
We'll never get enough, we'll be living it up right down till the day we die
No we ain't getting out of this love alive
We'll go on till we're pushing up daisies
We'll be old and wild and I'll still be calling you baby
We'll never get enough, we'll be living it up right down till the day we die
No we ain't getting out of this love alive
And when our last breath is gone
And they carve our name in stone
No we ain't getting out of this love alive
The Groovy Guitar Dude
For anyone who wants to play this on guitar, here's how :)
Capo 2nd Fret
Verse -
E| 3
A| 2
D| 0 0 0
G| 2 2 0 0
B| 3 3 3 3
e| 2h3 2 3 3
Repeat that throughout the entire verse!
Strum Pattern for Chorus and Bridge - ↓↓↑↓↑ (x3 for each chord)
Chorus - G, D, G, D, Bm, G (D, Am)
For the D and Am at the end of the chorus, play ↓↓↑↓↑ only once!
Bridge -
Am, D (x4)
G, D (x2)
Am, D
Hope this helps out! If you get stuck or need a little extra help, I just uploaded a video lesson for this on my channel :)
The Melnibonean
I love this band, carrying on the true country sounds without all that pop stuff thrown in. Just solid Country Blues played by skilled musicians.
A R
I’m absolutely in love with this band
Rachel Montgomery
I have been a fan of this band for a long while and haven't heard this song until my fiance' sent it to me this morning (^_^) Absolute Perfection!!!
Noah Fricke
I’ve had this song on repeat all day. So excited for the new album!! There’s no such thing as a bad Brothers Osborne song. These guys are amazing
Norma Gilbert
Noah Fricke I'm the same as you about this song. I've listened to so many times and don't get tired if it.
Trish Wyckoff
Noah Fricke absolutely
David Hart
Just seen them again this week in MaNchester, simply awesome!
Brittany Ann O
Sri GladI'm not the only one binging bros Osborne from time to time. 😂👍
New temp Phone-Ash
"over and over again"
Betty Hall
Absolutely love this! 💞