Chris Crocker (born December 7, 1987) is an American internet celebrity and… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Crocker (born December 7, 1987) is an American internet celebrity and self-described "edutainer" who produces and acts in transgressive videos. Almost all of Crocker's work has been attributed to him being an openly gay and effeminate Southern adolescent in a "small-minded town" in the Bible Belt, where his sexual orientation and outspokenness are a "subtext ... rarely addressed directly and never completely accepted." The Tennessee-based Crocker, a stage name, keeps his identity and exact location private because according to him, and as seen in the public comments to his work, there are safety concerns and death threats in response to his YouTube and MySpace vlogs and profile. According to his MySpace profile, Crocker lives in Los Angeles as of January 2008.

His work consists mainly of short-form self-directed "monologues about life" shot in his grandparents' home. As of March 2008, Crocker's videos have received a combined 45.8 million plays on MySpace, and his vlog channel on YouTube is the 18th most viewed of all time in all categories, with over 153 million views. Although he has produced dozens of videos, Crocker gained international fame from his viral video tearfully defending Britney Spears's "lackluster MTV comeback" with over four million views in two days. The video received international media attention, hundreds of parodies, criticism and generated death threats for the androgynous performer.

Crocker's detractors and critics have accused him of narcissism, melodramatics, histrionics, and using Spears' personal shortcomings to bolster his own fame. Others have accused Crocker of acting in the "Leave Britney Alone" video, although he insisted it was a genuine on a September 2007 appearance on Maury Povich's Maury show.

In September 2007 Variety magazine revealed Crocker had signed a development deal with 44 Blue Productions to star in a documentary-style reality television show.

On September 19, 2008 Crocker released his first single "Mind In the Gutter" from his debut album Turned On set for release in January 2009. It has yet to be confirmed if he is signed to a label or not.

Miles To Go
Chris Crocker Lyrics

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Photo of a baby in the backseat
Accidental mother at just fourteen
Yeah, she gave it up for my little cry
She could of had it all in the dancing life
But I close my eyes it's the weekend again
She's gonna pick me up and we're driving again

All of those damn dance moves

Are nothing compared to you
And if you mess up your dance moves
I'll always forgive you
'Cause we've got miles to go
And a working radio
When that road's too long
We can sing our little song
'Cause we've got miles to go

Now your little baby's all grown up
Taking care of mama with a fuller cup
And I turn it up for a moment in time
Nothing really matters but the melody line

All of those damn dance moves
Are nothing compared to you
And if you mess up your dance moves
I'll always forgive you
'Cause we've got miles to go
And a working radio
When that road's too long
We can sing our little song
'Cause we've got miles to go

And woah, I'm never gonna let you go
And woah, I'm never gonna let you go
And woah, I'm never gonna let you go
And woah, I'm never gonna let you go

All of those damn dance moves
Are nothing compared to you
And if you mess up your dance moves
I'll always forgive you
'Cause we've got miles to go
And a working radio
When that road's too long

We can sing our little song
'Cause we've got miles to go

Overall Meaning

"Miles To Go" is a song written by Chris Crocker, a YourTuber famous for his “Leave Britney Alone” video. The song tells a story of a teenage mother who had to give up her life as a dancer to raise her child. The chorus references the strong bond between the mother and son and their willingness to overcome whatever obstacles may come their way, united by the love they share for one another.

The first verse talks about the mother's sacrifice, giving up her dreams of dancing to raise her baby. The second verse tells us that time has passed and the baby is now grown up, taking care of his mother with a fuller cup. The melody line is what's important, and the mother and son are just enjoying the moment. The chorus is all about the bond the mother and son share, and the memories they make while traveling together.

Throughout the song, Crocker emphasizes the importance of the bond between mother and son, highlighting that this relationship is more important than any other dance moves, and that no matter what, they will always have each other's backs. At its core, "Miles To Go" is a tribute to family, love, and the sacrifice that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Photo of a baby in the backseat
The singer sees a photo of herself as a baby in the car and is reminded of her mother's struggles as a teenage mother.

Accidental mother at just fourteen
The singer's mother became a mother at the age of fourteen and it wasn't planned.

Yeah, she gave it up for my little cry
The singer's mother gave up a lot for her, starting with her childhood and teenage years for her little baby's cry.

She could of had it all in the dancing life
The artist's mother could have had a different life, perhaps becoming a dancer, but she chose to have a family instead.

But I close my eyes it's the weekend again
The artist reminisces about the past and imagines being in the car with her mother on a weekend again.

She's gonna pick me up and we're driving again
The singer anticipates her mother coming to pick her up and take her for a drive, just like before.

All of those damn dance moves Are nothing compared to you And if you mess up your dance moves I'll always forgive you
The singer expresses that her mother is more important than any dance moves, and even if she messes up, she will always forgive her.

'Cause we've got miles to go And a working radio When that road's too long We can sing our little song 'Cause we've got miles to go
The artist and her mother have a long journey ahead of them, but they have each other and a working radio to keep them entertained, as well as their own little song to sing together.

Now your little baby's all grown up Taking care of mama with a fuller cup And I turn it up for a moment in time Nothing really matters but the melody line
The artist reflects that now she is all grown up and taking care of her mother, who has a fuller cup in life. She turns up the music and heeds only the melody line, enjoying the moment with her mother.

And woah, I'm never gonna let you go And woah, I'm never gonna let you go And woah, I'm never gonna let you go And woah, I'm never gonna let you go
The artist repeats that she will never let her mother go, emphasizing the eternal bond they have with each other.

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