Miller formed the Buddy Miller Band, which included singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin on vocals and guitar.
In addition to releasing several solo albums over the years, Miller has toured as lead guitarist/backing vocalist for Emmylou Harris's Spyboy band, Steve Earle on his El Corazon tour, and Linda Ronstadt. He co-produced and performed on Jimmie Dale Gilmore's 2000 album Endless Night. He has also appeared on several albums by songwriter/singer Lucinda Williams.
At the 4th Annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards, the Ryman Auditorium September 2005, Miller received the Album of the Year Award for his Universal United House of Prayer, and the opening cut of that album, Worry Too Much (penned by Mark Heard, and originally released on Second Hand), won the Song of the Year Award.
Wild Card
Buddy Miller Lyrics
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Blowing down the road as cool as a breeze
Blowing down the highway free as the law allows
I was just a rolling stone a rambling man
But when it came to love I had to throw in my hand
'Cause there ain't no wild card ever could beat the house
Love's gonna win take my advice
You don't know the score its a losing game
There ain't a wild card love can't tame
You can be a high rollin man about town
But the bets are all off when love comes around
'Cause there ain't no wild card ever could beat the house
You're gonna lose your heart friend you better beware
It's a loaded dice love doesn't play fair
The deck is stacked against you there ain't no doubt
Love will make a ramblin man wanna stay home
Make a family man out of a rolling stone
And there ain't no wild card ever could beat the house
You ain't got a chance but don't worry now
You're gonna be happy you lost anyhow
'Cause there ain't no wild card ever could beat the house
Buddy Miller's song "Wild Card" is about the fickleness of love and the unexpected ways in which it can change a person's life. The lyrics describe the singer as a "wild card," a free-spirited and carefree person who lives life on their own terms. However, when it comes to matters of the heart, the singer's carefree attitude has led to disappointment and heartbreak. Despite their best efforts, they have come to realize that love is a game that cannot be won with a wild card. In fact, love is often unpredictable and can change the course of one's life in unexpected ways, making it impossible to control or manipulate.
The chorus of the song warns that "you can't beat the house," meaning that love will always win in the end. The singer advises listeners to take this to heart and to be cautious when it comes to matters of love. Despite the risks involved, however, the singer recognizes that love is a powerful force that can transform even the most unpredictable of lives. In the end, the song suggests that losing at love may not be such a bad thing after all, as it can lead to a newfound sense of happiness and fulfillment.
Overall, "Wild Card" is a cautionary tale about the risks and rewards of love, and how it can change a person's life in unexpected and sometimes profound ways.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just a wild card free as you please
I used to be unpredictable, unrestricted, and unbound.
Blowing down the road as cool as a breeze
I was wandering confidently, calmly, and effortlessly on the road of life.
Blowing down the highway free as the law allows
I was traveling without any restrictions or limitations set by anyone else.
I was just a rolling stone a rambling man
I was always on the move, never settling down in one place or profession.
But when it came to love I had to throw in my hand
However, I had to surrender and take the risk in the game of love.
'Cause there ain't no wild card ever could beat the house
Because love is never in my control and always has the upper hand.
You can't beat the house man you better think twice
One should seek caution when it comes to playing the game of love.
Love's gonna win take my advice
Love is always the victory in the end- never gamble your heart away.
You don't know the score its a losing game
One can never predict the outcomes of a relationship - this is a dangerous situation.
There ain't a wild card love can't tame
No matter how unpredictable an individual is, love can always influence and conquer the will of a person.
You can be a high rollin man about town
One can live a high life and become a respected celebrity or authority figure in society.
But the bets are all off when love comes around
This status or power cannot protect someone when they fall in love.
'Cause there ain't no wild card ever could beat the house
It will always remain that love is uncontrollable and unpredictable, and thus always the dominant force.
You're gonna lose your heart friend you better beware
One must be cautious and aware that there is always a risk of breaking their heart when engaging in love.
It's a loaded dice love doesn't play fair
Love is a risky game, full of traps and emotional turmoil that one can never predict.
The deck is stacked against you there ain't no doubt
The odds are always against an individual in the game of love.
Love will make a ramblin man wanna stay home
Love can change a person, and inspire them to settle down and create a sense of home.
Make a family man out of a rolling stone
It can even transform a person, change their lifestyle and encourage to engage in a traditional lifestyle.
And there ain't no wild card ever could beat the house
Yet no matter how unpredictable an individual is, love will always be superior.
You ain't got a chance but don't worry now
Despite the odds against them, one should not despair.
You're gonna be happy you lost anyhow
It is okay to have gotten hurt but love can be a journey in itself.
'Cause there ain't no wild card ever could beat the house
This is a truth of love that is ever-present, no matter the circumstances.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BUDDY MILLER, JULIE ANNE MILLER
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