After years of toiling, he was signed with Virgin Records in 2000. Cagle made his debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts with the single My Love Goes On And On, the first single from his debut album Play It Loud. The album, which was certified gold in the United States, also produced the Top 10 hit Laredo and I Breathe In, I Breathe Out, his first and only Number One hit.
Play It Loud was followed in 2002 by Chris Cagle, released on Capitol Records. Also a gold album in the U.S., it produced the Top 5 hits What a Beautiful Day and Chicks Dig It. Anywhere but Here, his third compilation, followed in 2005 and produced the #12-peaking Miss Me Baby. A fourth studio album, titled My Life's Been a Country Song, was released in 2008, and its lead-off single, What Kinda Gone, peaked at #3 on the country music charts in early 2008.
The Got My Country On Songfacts reports that a fifth studio album, titled Back in the Saddle, will be released May 22, 2012, and its lead-off single, Got My Country On, was dropped on August 29, 2011.
Laredo
Chris Cagle Lyrics
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And that's the way we'll be, 'til the day I die
Yeah, it's good to know you're on my side
'Cause now you know she's leavin' me
And I need your help to make her see
So turn on your charm and let it shine
So when she gets to the city limits sign
Don't let me down
Oh-whoa Laredo
Don't let her go
Just take her by the heart
And let the wheels turn slow
Whoa-oh Laredo
You're my only hope
So get her back to the day we met
'Cause that's as far as she needs to get
Oh, but please don't let her go
Oh Laredo
Make her think 'bout the moonlit walks
And the long long talks by the waters edge
With her feet hangin' off the Canyon Creek Bridge
And bring to mind the first kiss we shared
At the Old Town Square when she drives down there
'Cause that's the day she said she could never forget
And keep the nights by the candlelight
As an ace in the hole
'Cause those are nights of passion
That I know will bring her home
Oh-whoa Laredo
Don't let her go
Just take her by the heart
And let the wheels turn slow
Whoa-oh Laredo,
You're my only hope
So get her back to the day we met
'Cause that's as far as she needs to get
Oh, but please don't let her go
Oh Laredo!
Whoa-oh Laredo
Don't let her go
Take her by the heart
And let the wheels turn slow
Whoa-oh Laredo
You're my only hope
So get her back to the day we met
'Cause that's as far as she needs to get
Oh, but please don't let her go
Oh Laredo!
Don't let her go!
You're my only hope!
Whoa Laredo, oh
In Chris Cagle's song Laredo, the singer is reaching out to his friend, who he has always considered a reliable confidant. The singer believes his friend has a unique ability to make his girlfriend stay, and is pleading with him to use his charm to convince her to give their relationship another chance. He recalls the fond memories he shared with his girlfriend, such as moonlit walks and long talks by the water, and hopes his friend can help him bring those memories to the forefront of her mind. The singer's desperation is evident in his repetition of the refrain, "Oh Laredo, don't let her go, you're my only hope, so get her back to the day we met, cause that's as far as she needs to get, oh but please don't let her go."
The lyrics are emotive and tender, speaking to the idea of turning to friends in times of need. The song highlights the importance of support in coping with heartbreak and the consequences of relationship struggles. The city of Laredo itself adds a romantic air to the song as it is a border town known for its history of romance and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You've always been a friend of mine
I appreciate your friendship
And that's the way we'll be, 'til the day I die
Our friendship is forever
Yeah, it's good to know you're on my side
I feel supported by you
'Cause now you know she's leavin' me
I'm going through a breakup
And I need your help to make her see
I need your assistance in winning her back
So turn on your charm and let it shine
Use your persuasive skills to help me
'Cause you've always been the one who could make her stay around
She values you and your opinions
So when she gets to the city limits sign
When she's about to leave town
Don't let me down
Don't disappoint me
Make her think 'bout the moonlit walks
Remind her of romantic memories
And the long long talks by the waters edge
Recall meaningful conversations
With her feet hangin' off the Canyon Creek Bridge
Reminisce about special moments
And bring to mind the first kiss we shared
Remind her of our intimate moment
At the Old Town Square when she drives down there
When she passes by that location
'Cause that's the day she said she could never forget
It was a significant moment for us
And keep the nights by the candlelight
Trigger feelings of romance
As an ace in the hole
Use it to my advantage
'Cause those are nights of passion
We had intense emotional experiences
That I know will bring her home
It will help her realize she wants to come back to me
Oh-whoa Laredo
Addressing the city of Laredo
Don't let her go
Please help me win her back
Just take her by the heart
Help her feel emotional connection
And let the wheels turn slow
Let her take her time to decide
You're my only hope
You're my last resort
So get her back to the day we met
Help her remember how we fell in love
'Cause that's as far as she needs to get
To remember the love we had
Oh, but please don't let her go
I'm begging for your help
Oh Laredo
Addressing the city of Laredo again
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CHRIS CAGLE
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Bri Miller
I've seen him twice in concert & he was AMAZING both times. Hes very personal with his audience. He always gets so humbled with all the fans. He's awesome! Cant wait to see him again!!!
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Brianna Miller unfortunately he retired from music a few years ago
backroad hero
@WᴏʀʟᴅsSᴍᴀʟʟᴇsᴛVɪᴏʟɪɴwell he's making a come back kinda he's doin shows at least
Ryan Rickman
It's classics like this that help me remember why I love country so much, and keep me coming back for more!
Debbie Davis
Candles are s0 imprtant
Morgan Blystone
Same here I grew up as a country girl and will always stay a country girl❤❤❤
David Shelley
We need more country music like this again
Dawn Yzaguirre
I went to a concert he held on my college campus back in the 90s. The show was awesome and I got to meet him after the show. He was a sweetheart and a true gentleman. My husband hadn't gone to show with me and Mr. Cagle was concerned about me having to walk across campus after dark. He offered to have one of his band members walk me home to our apartment but my husband arrived about that time. It was such a sweet gesture.
me and my daddy
2023!!
James G
Seeing Chris live is a great. He gives one of the best concerts you will ever see.