The track was recorded in Nashville with producer Matt McClure (Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, Kellie Pickler) and is quoted “a smash hit the second I heard it” from Music Row reporter, Greg Almond.
Early in 2017, Cox released a music video for his track, “Just Me” which will be on his self-titled EP this October. “Just Me” was featured on various country music platforms paved the way for his music video for "Lie" which released late August. Cox is leaving his mark on the charts with "Lie" rapidly climbing into the top 80's within his first month.
In addition to touring around the south east, the NC native was most recently performing with Carnival Cruise Lines but “happy to be on land for a while”. Stay tuned for what’s next for this exciting up and comer, Canaan Cox.
Out of Nowhere
Canaan Cox Lyrics
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I′ve been staying one step ahead of my shadow
Stickin' to the shallow end
Been here before I′d shut the door
But now it's opened back up again
Out of nowhere here you are
Punchin' holes in the walls of my heart
Out of nowhere
But I don′t wanna go, I don′t wanna run
I just wanna let you drive me crazy
Take me for a spin turn it up to ten
To the max, I don't wanna go back there baby
I surrender, can′t resist
Didn't see it coming but I′m glad you did
Like a midnight star falling out of the air
Out of nowhere
Hmmmm out of nowhere
There's a reason I′ve been so skeptical of a girl like you
But I'm on that road and I'm letting go of all my issues
But out of nowhere here I am
The whole world in the palm of your hand
Out of nowhere
But I don′t wanna go, I don′t wanna run
I just wanna let you drive me crazy
Take me for a spin turn it up to ten
To the max, I don't wanna go back there baby
I surrender, I can′t resist
Didn't see it coming but I′m glad you did
Like a midnight star falling out of the air
Out of nowhere
Out of nowhere
I don't wanna go, I don′t wanna run
I don't wanna go, I don't wanna run
I don′t wanna go, I don′t wanna run
I don't wanna go, I don′t wanna run
I just wanna let you drive me crazy
Take me for a spin turn it up to ten
To the max, I don't wanna go back there baby
I surrender, I can′t resist
Didn't see it coming but I′m glad you did
Like a midnight star falling out of the air
Like a midnight star falling out of the air
Out of nowhere
Mmmm out of nowhere
Out of nowhere
The lyrics to Canaan Cox's song Out of Nowhere express the feeling of unexpected love that unexpectedly hits hard. The song depicts the singer (who is probably Canaan himself) as a cautious person who has closed himself off from the possibility of love. He has kept himself safe by sticking to the shallow end and keeping his distance from people. However, love comes out of nowhere and punches holes in the walls of his heart. The singer then admits that he doesn't want to go or run away from this love. Instead, he surrenders and lets this love take over his life, spinning him around and driving him crazy.
The song exposes the fear of falling in love after heartbreak and the uncertainty that comes with it. Despite the fear, the singer is no longer hesitant. He is enthusiastic about the sudden affection and doesn't want to let it slip through his fingers. The line “I surrender, can′t resist, didn't see it coming, but I′m glad you did” highlights his newfound recklessness in the pursuit of this love. The last lines “Out of nowhere” emphasize the surprise that love has brought to the singer's life.
Overall, Canaan's mellow voice, coupled with the guitar strumming, creates a relaxing and soothing tone that perfectly suits the usually anxiety-inducing topic of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve been staying one step ahead of my shadow
I have been trying to avoid confronting my internal turmoil and insecurities.
Stickin' to the shallow end
I have been avoiding any deep emotional connections and relationships.
Been here before I′d shut the door
But now it's opened back up again
I have tried to close myself off emotionally before, but now I find myself vulnerable to love again.
Out of nowhere here you are
Punchin' holes in the walls of my heart
Out of nowhere
You have unexpectedly entered my life and have begun to break down the emotional walls I have put up.
But I don't wanna go, I don't wanna run
I just wanna let you drive me crazy
Instead of avoiding my emotions, I want to embrace them and let myself be swept up in the passion that you bring.
Take me for a spin turn it up to ten
To the max, I don't wanna go back there baby
I surrender, can′t resist
I am willing to let you take me on a wild ride and push me to new emotional heights. I am surrendering to you and the feelings you inspire in me.
Didn't see it coming but I'm glad you did
Like a midnight star falling out of the air
I was caught off guard by the sudden onset of my feelings for you, but I am grateful that you were able to awaken something in me that I had been keeping suppressed.
There's a reason I′ve been so skeptical of a girl like you
But I'm on that road and I'm letting go of all my issues
I have had my doubts and fears about entering into a relationship with someone like you, but I am willing to let go of those concerns and trust in what we have together.
Out of nowhere here I am
The whole world in the palm of your hand
Out of nowhere
I have fallen for you just as unexpectedly as you arrived in my life. You hold my heart and have the power to make my world feel complete.
Writer(s): Peter Carr Rafelson, Stephen Bishop
Contributed by John S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrShadowchsr2
15 years ago, I was in a very toxic marriage. I moved in with my sister while i was waiting for the divorce to be final and get my feet back under me. My world was falling apart all around me. One night, my sister and her boyfriend had decided to have a party, to let loose, something i desperately needed to get my mind off things. Out of nowhere, this beautiful woman walked in that everyone knew but me, it was my sisters boyfriends sister, we just clicked right away, she literally walked into my life from out of nowhere! She was my soulmate. We've been together 14 years now and have two wonderful sons!
@SARAHMARIEGC
Wow that's exactly the amount of yrs me and my husband were together......raised5 beautiful children when a totem of events stripped and struck me and our children apart after he started fooling around with the extra supervisor that was only in case of emergencies. Guess its was an emergency and his needs went over ours. CRAZY HOW WE CAN VENT TO NO ONE AND STILL SOMEHOW "IT COUNTS"!!!
@droe1021
None of that is true.
@fenceguy1029
That is so awesome when you find your soulmate.👍👍
@jenniferjohlitz8478
I am crying bout this wonderful Story! If you meet THIS Person, hold her for the rest of your life!!! Forever love to you 4! ❤️
@DylinDee
I loved reading this. Congratulations for finding real guys :)
@OracleM
After a 20yrs of being in a toxic relationship I left. 3yrs being alone after the fact and not looking, Danny happened into my life literally out of nowhere. It just happened 🥰
@jenniferwilkie6541
Sounds like me.....24 yr marriage and widowed, only way we were saved from the abuse. Outta Nowhere God sent me a love of a lifetime during our trauma recovery. The one my soul longed for my whole life and just didn't know it.......
@Lenabean46
It is what happens. 🎉❤
@alenameyerhoff784
It will happen wen u least aspect it neva chase love let it come to u ❤❤ much love xx