After serving as the frontman of bluegrass group The SteelDrivers from 2008 to 2010, Stapleton released his debut studio album Traveller in 2015, which reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Among several accolades, he won the Country Music Association Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards for Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, and the Grammy Award for Best Country Album and Best Country Solo Performance at the 58th annual ceremony. His second studio album, From A Room: Volume 1 was released on May 5, 2017, reached number two on the US Billboard 200, and to date has surpassed 500,000 units sold. Six months later, Stapleton released follow-up album, From A Room: Volume 2, which, like its predecessor, debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
Stapleton was born in a Lexington, Kentucky hospital. His mother worked at the local health department and his father was a coal miner. He comes from a family of coal miners.[12][13] He has an older brother and younger sister.[14][15]
Stapleton grew up in the small town of Staffordsville, Kentucky, which is located just outside of Paintsville, located between the city and the Paintsville lake. He graduated from Johnson Central High School where he was his class valedictorian and attended Vanderbilt University where he studied engineering, but dropped out after a year.
Stapleton is married to singer-songwriter Morgane Hayes, who co-wrote Carrie Underwood's 2006 single "Don't Forget to Remember Me". She had a recording deal with Arista Nashville. The couple met when they were working at adjacent publishing houses. They have two children and live in Nashville.
Starting Over
Chris Stapleton Lyrics
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To a better place than the one we're at
And I ain't got no kinda plan
But I've had all of this town I can stand
And I got friends out on the coast
We can jump in the water and see what floats
We've been saving for a rainy day
Let's beat the storm and be on our way
And it don't matter to me
Wherever we are is where I wanna be
And honey, for once in our life
Let's take our chances and roll the dice
And I can be your lucky penny
You can be my four leaf clover
Starting over
This might not be an easy time
There's rivers to cross and hills to climb
And some days we might fall apart
And some nights might feel cold and dark
But nobody wins afraid of losing
And the hard roads are the ones worth choosing
Some day we'll look back and smile
And know it was worth every mile
And it don't matter to me
Wherever we are is where I wanna be
And honey, for once in our life
Let's take our chances and roll the dice
And I can be your lucky penny
You can be my four leaf clover
Starting over
Starting over
And it don't matter to me
Wherever we are is where I wanna be
And honey, for once in our life
Let's take our chances and roll the dice
And I can be your lucky penny
You can be my four leaf clover
Starting over
Starting over
Ooh
Ooh
In Chris Stapleton's song "Starting Over", the singer is feeling dissatisfied with his current life and seeking a change. He describes the road as a "welcome mat" to a better place, and he is willing to take a chance and leave with no plan, just a desire for something different. He mentions friends on the coast and the opportunity to "see what floats" by jumping into the water. In the chorus, he expresses his contentment with being wherever his partner is, and his willingness to take chances and start anew. He compares himself to a lucky penny and his partner to a four-leaf clover, both symbols of good luck and potential for a positive future.
The lyrics acknowledge that starting over may not be easy and there will be obstacles to overcome, but the singer believes that the hard roads are the ones worth choosing. The song encourages taking risks and embracing change, even when it is scary or uncertain. The repetition of the phrase "starting over" emphasizes the importance and excitement of a fresh start, and the "ooh" at the end enhances the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the road rolls out like a welcome mat
The path for a new beginning seems to be welcoming and inviting to us.
To a better place than the one we're at
It promises to take us to a happier and better place than we are currently at.
And I ain't got no kinda plan
I don't really have any plan for the future, but I'm ready to take a leap of faith.
But I've had all of this town I can stand
I'm tired of staying in this town and I want to move on to something new and exciting.
And I got friends out on the coast
We have friends living near the coast who can be of help to us.
We can jump in the water and see what floats
We can try something new without fear and see what works best for us.
We've been saving for a rainy day
We've been setting aside resources for an uncertain future.
Let's beat the storm and be on our way
Let's not wait for things to get worse but rather take action now to get out of this place.
And it don't matter to me
I don't care where we end up as long as we are together.
Wherever we are is where I wanna be
I just want to be with you, no matter where we are or what we do.
And honey, for once in our life
My dear, let's take a chance and do something different this time.
Let's take our chances and roll the dice
Let's take a risk and see where it takes us.
And I can be your lucky penny
I can be your good luck charm, always bringing positivity to our relationship.
You can be my four leaf clover
You can bring me luck and happiness, and be my source of good fortune.
Starting over
Let's begin anew and start a new chapter in our lives together.
This might not be an easy time
There may be challenges and difficulties ahead of us.
There's rivers to cross and hills to climb
There are obstacles that we have to overcome in order to move forward.
And some days we might fall apart
There may be times when we struggle or face setbacks.
And some nights might feel cold and dark
There may be times when we feel lost or alone.
But nobody wins afraid of losing
We can't let our fears hold us back, or else we'll never reach our goals.
And the hard roads are the ones worth choosing
The difficult paths we take in life are often the most rewarding and fulfilling ones.
Some day we'll look back and smile
One day we'll look back on our journey and be proud of how far we've come.
And know it was worth every mile
We'll realize that all the challenges we faced were worth it in the end.
Ooh
An exclamation of excitement, perhaps at the prospect of a new adventure.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Alvin Stapleton, Michael James Henderson
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@shayrenaud3066
“This might not be an easy time
There's rivers to cross and hills to climb
And some days we might fall apart
And some nights might feel cold and dark
But nobody wins afraid of losing
And the hard roads are the ones worth choosing
Some day we'll look back and smile
And know it was worth every mile”
-my fav part ❤
@sandralibby11
STARTING OVER (lyrics)
Well the road rolls out like a welcome mat
To a better place than the one we're at
And I ain't got no kinda plan
But I've had all of this town I can stand
And I got friends out on the coast
We can jump in the water and see what floats
We've been saving for a rainy day
Let's beat the storm and be on our way
And it don't matter to me
Wherever we are is where I wanna be
And honey, for once in our life
Let's take our chances and roll the dice
And I can be your lucky penny
You can be my four leaf clover
Starting over
This might not be an easy time
There's rivers to cross and hills to climb
And some days we might fall apart
And some nights might feel cold and dark
But nobody wins afraid of losing
And the hard roads are the ones worth choosing
Some day we'll look back and smile
And know it was worth every mile
And it don't matter to me
Wherever we are is where I wanna be
And honey, for once in our life
Let's take our chances and roll the dice
And I can be your lucky penny
You can be my four leaf clover
Starting over
Starting over
And it don't matter to me
Wherever we are is where I wanna be
And honey, for once in our life
Let's take our chances and roll the dice
And I can be your lucky penny
You can be my four leaf clover
Starting over
Starting over
Ooh
Ooh
@annistyn27
leaving this here so that every time someone likes it i get reminded of this masterpiece
@alicebancroft8819
If I could I'd ping u everyday for this 😊💚
@nadinestanley4254
I need Dogg to
@jrock2142
Just doing my part. Can't forget such a great song.
@brandondaniel9286
@@alicebancroft8819 9
@bakenjake2047
Beautiful song
@johnnymoretti
Can we all agree that we all need to start something over in our lives. Relationships. Faith. Jobs. Values. Charity. And Self. “Nobody wins afraid of losing”.
@cheer11gigi
Lost my husband at the age of 25 almost 4 years ago. I was so scared on the route my life would take after. It felt like I’d be trying to find myself again for forever. I went on a first date a year ago and met the man who I get to call my husband as of last week! Chris Stapleton was being sung by a singer songwriter at the bar we were sitting at and we planned a concert trip to see Chris Stapleton that night. This song and all of his songs hold a special place in my healing heart. ❤
@anakina1
Sorry for your loss, but am glad you found happiness and wish the two of you a forever of joyful memories.
@SpiritualStuntman
Much Happiness to y’all ❤️🪬