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.
Let Me Love You
Chris Lane Lyrics
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Do you enjoy being hurt?
I know you smelled the perfume
The make-up on his shirt
You don't believe his stories
You know that they're all lies
Bad as you are, you stick around
And I just don't know why
If I was your man, baby you'd
Never worry about what I do
I'd be coming home back to you
Every night, doing you right
You're the type of woman deserves good things
A fistful of diamonds, a hand full of rings
Baby you're a star, I just want to show you are
You should let me love you
Let me be the one to
Give you everything you want and need
Baby, good love and protection
Make me your selection
Show you how true love's supposed to be
Baby, you should let me love you
Love you, love you, love you, yeah
Listen
Your true beauty's description
Look so good that it hurts
You're a dime plus 99
And it's a shame, don't even know what you're worth
Everywhere you go, they stop and stare
'Cause you're bad and it shows
From your head to your toes
Out of control, baby you know
If I was your man, baby you'd
Never worry about what I do
I'd be coming home back to you
Every night, doing you right
You're the type of woman deserves good things
A fistful of diamonds, a hand full of rings
Baby you're a star, I just want to show you are
You should let me love you
Let me be the one to
Give you everything you want and need
Baby, good love and protection
Make me your selection
Show you how true love's supposed to be
Baby, you should let me love you
Love you, love you, love you, yeah
If I was your man, baby you'd
Never worry about what I do
I'd be coming home back to you
Every night, doing you right
You're the type of woman deserves good things
A fistful of diamonds, a hand full of rings
Baby you're a star, I just want to show you are
You should let me love you
Let me be the one to
Give you everything you want and need
Baby, good love and protection
Make me your selection
Show you how true love's supposed to be
Baby, you should let me love you
Love you, love you, love you, yeah
Baby, you should let me love you
Love you, love you, love you, yeah
Baby, you should let me love you
Chris Lane's song "Let Me Love You" is a love song where the singer is trying to persuade a woman who has been hurt in her previous relationship to give him a chance to prove his love to her. He starts by questioning whether she enjoys being hurt, hinting that she might be staying in the relationship despite knowing that her partner is unfaithful. He uses parallelism by saying that if he were in her lover's shoes, she would not have to worry about his loyalty. The singer then praises the woman's beauty and says that she deserves better treatment, and that he is ready to give her everything she wants and needs, including good love and protection. The song ends with him repeating the chorus and urging the woman to let him love her.
The lyrics of "Let Me Love You" speak to a common theme in popular music - the power struggle between men and women in relationships. The singer is trying to position himself as the answer to the woman's problems, and it can be seen as problematic since he assumes that he knows what is best for her. However, it can also be seen as a declaration of love and affection. The song is written in a catchy, upbeat way, which makes it a favorite among listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I just don't get it
I don't understand why you stay with someone who hurts you.
Do you enjoy being hurt?
I wonder if you like the pain because you don't leave.
I know you smelled the perfume
I am aware of his infidelity because I can smell it on him.
The make-up on his shirt
I can see the evidence of his unfaithfulness on his clothing.
You don't believe his stories
You know he's lying but still choose to stay with him.
You know that they're all lies
You're aware that everything he says is untrue.
Bad as you are, you stick around
Even though you make questionable choices, you still stay with him.
And I just don't know why
I don't understand why you stay with him.
If I was your man, baby you'd never worry about what I do
If we were together you wouldn't have to worry about me being unfaithful.
I'd be coming home back to you every night, doing you right
I would come home to you every night and treat you the way you deserve to be treated.
You're the type of woman deserves good things
You're a good person who deserves to be treated well.
A fistful of diamonds, a hand full of rings
You deserve to be showered with gifts and affection.
Baby you're a star, I just want to show you are
You're special to me and I want everyone to see that.
You should let me love you
You should give me a chance to show you what real love is like.
Let me be the one to give you everything you want and need
I want to be the one who provides for you and takes care of you.
Baby, good love and protection make me your selection
If you choose me, I will love and protect you.
Show you how true love's supposed to be
I will show you what it means to be truly loved.
Your true beauty's description look so good that it hurts
You are so beautiful that it's almost painful to look at you.
You're a dime plus 99
You're incredibly attractive and valuable.
And it's a shame, don't even know what you're worth
You don't realize how amazing you are and that's a shame.
Everywhere you go, they stop and stare 'cause you're bad and it shows
People can't help but notice you because you stand out in a good way.
From your head to your toes, out of control, baby you know
You're stunning from head to toe and you should be aware of that.
Baby, you should let me love you, love you, love you, yeah
I want you to allow me to love you with all my heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Kameron Houff, Scott Storch, Shaffer Smith
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