Lane's signature is the falsetto. In Lane's hands, mixing those earth-shattering high notes with banjo plucks and a danceable beat (whether that dancing is done in cowboy boots or Nike sneakers) has never felt more natural, or so unique. He may have some Girl Problems, as the title of his forthcoming debut album suggests, but he has no problem at all weaving a fresh sound that both thrills country fans and encourages pop faithfuls to dip a toe into his side of the Mason-Dixon.
After touring with Dustin Lynch, Kelsea Ballerini and Rascal Flatts, Lane has been making a name for himself as one of the genre's most groundbreaking new stars: his first single, "Fix," is bound for the top of the country radio charts and just passed both 20 million streams on Spotify and over 3.5 million views on Vevo, making waves for how effortlessly it blends progressive pop and that sultry falsetto with his country roots. It's a record-breaker, too: the song has accumulated the most first week single adds from a debut male artist in Country Aircheck history, all while drawing praise from the likes of Selena Gomez, Lucy Hale, Daughtry and more. Now, Lane's ready to share Girl Problems with the world, his much-anticipated debut LP produced by Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen) to be released by Big Loud Records on August 5th.
Originally from North Carolina but now residing in Nashville, Lane once thought his life was heading in an entirely different direction: an ace athlete, he played football and baseball until an injury sidelined him permanently. Looking for an outlet, he turned to the guitar – he'd always loved music growing up, and listened to everything from Garth Brooks and Usher to Justin Timberlake – and it quickly turned from a hobby into a downright passion. He started playing in a cover band and became a must-see act in town, all while starting to write his own songs, a talent that came unexpectedly easily.
"Once I got a taste of what it was like to be on stage," says Lane, "and more and more people came out to the shows, I thought, 'well, I should try and write my own music.' I sat down and wrote twelve songs. After that, it instantly felt like music was what I truly was supposed to be doing. I discovered a passion I never thought I could have."
Soon, Nashville came calling, and it wasn't before long that he found himself working with Moi, who was instantly drawn to his cutting-edge originality and ability to transcend genres. One day in the studio, Lane was singing an Usher song to himself while Moi was working behind the controls – including all of the high, falsetto notes that are impossible for most to even approach. And, suddenly, a light bulb went off: they realized they could integrate those vocal abilities into Lane's music in way that country had never quite done before. "I'm so glad we discovered that," says Lane. "It's out of the box for country music, and that's how I like to be."
Once Lane felt free to unleash those killer vocals, everything fell into place: it was the thread that laced together his diverse pop and country influences, and "Fix," written by Sarah Buxton, Jesse Frasure and Abe Stoklasa, was the first piece of that puzzle (and also the title of his debut EP). Girl Problems – named as an ode not only to the difficulties of romance but the beauty of learning from missteps and mistakes - takes the ride one step further, pushing even more boundaries, packing more surprises and, most of all, always remembering to make people dance or sing along. From the smooth, R&B vibe of "Who's It Gonna Be" that absolutely smashes with its infectious, eighties-pop infused chorus; to the twang disco of "All The Time"; to the mid-tempo "For Her," which Lane describes as his "Backstreet Boy" moment – if the Backstreet Boys played a little banjo – it's a contemporary ride from one exciting corner of the genre to the next, reinventing country with every octave.
"I love what Florida Georgia Line is doing, and what Sam Hunt has done," says Lane. "They have created something that was unique to country that nobody else had tried. That's how I strive to create music, too. To infuse so many different aspects and influences into one unique sound, that always pushes forward."
Florida Georgia Line, in fact, has been a mentor of sorts to Lane – they recognized his talent early on and took him on the road before anyone barely knew his name. It was a good gamble – audiences loved his high-energy, captivating performances, and other artists like Rascal Flatts snatched him up as a tourmate, too. Tireless on the road and always on all cylinders at every show, Lane attributes his work ethic to his years as an athlete.
"I guess I've gone from playing baseball in stadiums to singing in stadiums," Lane laughs. Either way, he's still hitting soaring homeruns.
All The Time
Chris Lane Lyrics
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Why do I want it all the time?
I even see you when I'm sleeping
The only thing that's on my mind
I've been spending my money and spending on mind
I been cool with your friends I remembered your sign
But she only wants me on the weekend
Why do I want it all the time?
Why do I want it all the time?
If I said I didn't, I'd be lying
You know I want it all the, you know I want it all the time
When you're shaking that, shake it all over baby
You got a mean, bad body, got to celebrate it
I give my love and she just takes it
No, she don't even need to ask
Don't give it back, she don't replace it
Looking at that, I can't be mad
I've been spending my money and spending on mind
I been cool with your friends I remembered your sign
But she only wants me on the weekend
And why do I want it
Why do I want it all the time?
Why do I want it all the time?
If I said I didn't, I'd be lying
You know I want it all the, you know I want it all the time
Shaking that, shake it all over baby
Oh oh got a mean, bad body, got to celebrate it
Oh oh don't know what I love, but you're gonna make it
Oh oh you know I want it all the time
Oh oh oh
She only wants me on the weekend
I give what she wants all the time
She always leave me when I'm sleeping
Why do I want it
Why do I want it all the time?
Why do I want it all the time?
If I said I didn't, I'd be lying
She knows I want it all the, she knows I want it all the time
(She knows, she knows, she knows) shaking that, shake it all over baby
(She knows, she knows, she knows) got a mean, bad body, got to celebrate it
(She knows, she knows, she knows) don't know what I love, but you're gonna make it
(She knows, she knows, she knows) you know I want it all the time
The lyrics of Chris Lane's song 'All the Time' depict the predicament of a man who is in a casual relationship, but has fallen for his partner and wants more. He is perplexed by his strong feelings for her, even though she only wants to see him on weekends. He cannot stop thinking about her; she has consumed his thoughts even while he sleeps. The man is fully invested in the relationship and spends his money and time with her and her friends. However, she takes his love without giving back, and it is a constant source of confusion for him. He is unable to resist her moves, and her body has him utterly infatuated. In spite of everything, he cannot help but want her all the time.
Line by Line Meaning
She only wants me on the weekend
The girl is only interested in spending time with the singer during the weekends.
Why do I want it all the time?
The singer questions his own desire to be with the girl even though he knows they only spend time together on weekends.
I even see you when I'm sleeping
The girl is always on the singer's mind even when he's asleep.
The only thing that's on my mind
The singer's thoughts are consumed by the girl he wants to be with.
I've been spending my money and spending on mind
The singer has been using his money and thoughts to try and win the girl over.
I been cool with your friends I remembered your sign
The singer has been trying to impress the girl by being friendly with her friends and remembering her zodiac sign.
If I said I didn't, I'd be lying
The singer admits that he wants to be with the girl all the time, even though he knows she's only interested in weekends.
You know I want it all the, you know I want it all the time
The girl knows that the singer wants to be with her more than just on weekends.
When you're shaking that, shake it all over baby
The singer is attracted to the girl's body and wants her to show it off.
You got a mean, bad body, got to celebrate it
The singer thinks the girl has an amazing body and thinks she should feel good about it.
I give my love and she just takes it
The singer is giving his love and attention to the girl, but she's not reciprocating it.
No, she don't even need to ask
The girl doesn't need to ask for the singer's love and attention because he's constantly giving it.
Don't give it back, she don't replace it
The girl doesn't give the singer's love and attention back to him and doesn't replace it with her own.
Looking at that, I can't be mad
Despite the girl not reciprocating his love, the singer can't get mad at her because he's attracted to her body.
She knows I want it all the, she knows I want it all the time
The girl is aware that the singer wants to be with her all the time.
She always leave me when I'm sleeping
The girl always leaves the singer when he falls asleep.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James John Abrahart Jr., Jordan Dc Evans, Chelcee Maria Grimes, Taylor Parks, Tinashe C. Sibanda
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