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.
Tryin' To Untangle My Mind
Chris Stapleton Lyrics
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And I've held a lot of women that were fine
And I made a little money, I blew every dime
Tryin' to untangle my mind
Well I've made a lot of choices that were wrong
That the good lord spend too many nights alone
And I've been out on the edge, and I've stumbled 'cross the line
Tryin' to untangle my mind
So if you see me, and I'm lonesome and stoned
So far down, the devil loved me high
I'm just trying to untangle my mind
Well, I do what I do and I don't know why
But I do what I do, 'til the day I die
No heartache for the ticket
So I guess I'll pay the fine
Tryin' to untangle my mind
If you see me, and I'm lonesome and stoned
So far down, the devil loved me high
I'm just trying to untangle my mind
Yes I'm tryin' to untangle my mind
In "Trying to Untangle My Mind," Chris Stapleton reflects on his past and some of the choices he’s made that have led him into trouble. The song opens with Stapleton admitting he has consumed a lot of whiskey and been involved with a lot of women. He had made money in his career but spent it all, emphasizing his struggles with decision making. Stapleton then goes on to lament how he spent too many nights alone and crossed the line too many times. Throughout the song, he repeats the same line, "I'm just trying to untangle my mind."
The chorus describes the struggle Stapleton faces in his attempt to free himself from the challenges he has faced. The lyrics suggest that he is turning to whiskey and isolation to deal with the pain and confusion in his head, hence the line, "if you see me, and I'm lonesome and stoned, so far down, the devil loved me high." He knows his coping mechanisms may not be helpful but also knows he’s gotta do what he’s gotta do to try and get through it.
In conclusion, the song offers a candid portrayal of the difficulties that arise from making poor choices in life. While it can be challenging to break free from the consequences of actions taken too impulsively, the song encourages the listener that it is essential to keep trying to move forward on a more positive path despite the difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I drank a lot of whiskey in my time
I have consumed excessive amounts of whiskey in my lifetime
And I've held a lot of women that were fine
I have had many relationships with attractive women
And I made a little money, I blew every dime
Although I made some money, I spent it all recklessly
Tryin' to untangle my mind
I was attempting to sort out my thoughts and emotions
Well I've made a lot of choices that were wrong
I have made numerous poor decisions
That the good lord spend too many nights alone
There are times when God forsakes me
And I've been out on the edge, and I've stumbled 'cross the line
I have gotten close to the breaking point and crossed a few boundaries
So if you see me, and I'm lonesome and stoned
If you see me in a state of sadness or under the influence
So far down, the devil loved me high
I have been in such a low place that even the devil was enjoying it
I'm just trying to untangle my mind
I am still struggling to sort out my thoughts and emotions
Well, I do what I do and I don't know why
I engage in certain actions without fully understanding my motives
But I do what I do, 'til the day I die
Nevertheless, I will continue with these actions for the rest of my life
No heartache for the ticket
I do not feel any sorrow for the consequences of my actions
So I guess I'll pay the fine
I will accept the punishment
Tryin' to untangle my mind
I am still trying to make sense of my thoughts and emotions
If you see me, and I'm lonesome and stoned
If you come across me in a state of sadness or under the influence
So far down, the devil loved me high
I have been in such a low place that even the devil was enjoying it
I'm just trying to untangle my mind
I am still struggling to sort out my thoughts and emotions
Yes I'm tryin' to untangle my mind
I am making a conscious effort to sort out my thoughts and emotions
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ALVIN STAPLETON, JARON BOYER, KENDALL WAYNE MARVEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Logan Schmaling
TRYIN' TO UNTANGLE MY MIND LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Well I drank a lot of whiskey in my time
And I've held a lot of women that were fine
And I made a little money
I blew every dime trying to untangle my mind
Well I've made a lot of choices that were wrong
Had the good lord spend too many nights alone
And I've been out on the edge, and I've stumbled across the line
Tryin' to untangle my mind
[Chorus]
So if you see me, and I'm lonesome and stoned
So far down, the devil [left me high?]
I'm just trying to untangle my mind
[Verse 2]
Well, I do what I do and I don't know why
But I do what I do, til the day I die
No heartache for the ticket
So I guess I'll pay the fine
Tryin' to untangle my mind
[Chorus]
If you see me, and I'm lonesome and stoned
So far down, the devil [left me high?]
I'm just trying to untangle my mind
Guess I'm trying to untangle my mind.
TheVictorianEdge
This man has more talent in his little pinky toe than ALL country music singers (modern) today. He's good right down to the bone!
Chrisstapletonmusicinc
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Was Khan
There is music, and there is music that touches your soul ...Then there is Chris Stapleton
Cooking Radar
Another masterpiece by Chris. Keep them coming brother. Makes me proud to be country!
Ez-zaytouni Abdeljalil
This man is truly incredible 😍
Jessea Steel
Keep the endless talent coming Chris Stapleton!
Chris Stapleton
Thanks Jessea I must say that I have enormous respect for you considering the manner in which I have made contact with you. I am very glad you are a fan of mine. Where are you chatting from?
Austin Brawley
No auto tune and a song written by himself that contains more than 10 separate words. This man is gold, he'll go down in history with Johnny, Hank, Willie and the rest. I can listen to that voice all day, pure talent!
Marlys Nicolosi
Austin Brawley thanks for your comment I totally agree!!
realist 2023
Austin Brawley couldn't agree more!