Ingram’s love of music grew from the Gospel sounds emanating from his family’s church and the Blues music he regularly heard played in his Delta neighborhood. A cousin to legendary Country music great Charlie Pride, he was trained at the Delta Blues Museum under the tutelage of Daddy Rich and Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry.
At age of 6, Kingfish began playing the drums. Three years later, he took up the bass guitar. By the age of 13, he began playing lead guitar. Soon he was fluent in all three instruments and quickly added vocals to his musical repertoire. Kingfish's guitar influences run the gamut from the Delta Blues of Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and Lightnin' Hopkins to the electric Blues of B.B. King, Big Jack Johnson, Lefty Dizz, Albert King and Buddy Guy to the Rock of Jimi Hendrix, Prince and Eddie Hazel.
Kingfish has shared the stage with legendary names such as Bob Margolin, Eric Gales, Rick Derringer, Guitar Shorty, Buddy Guy and many more. He has played music festivals and venues all over the U.S. and has performed internationally in several countries. He's been a guest on the Rachael Ray Show and the Steve Harvey Show. Kingfish even performed at The White House for First Lady Michelle Obama.
After graduating high school in May 2017, Kingfish released his debut album in 2019.
Outside Of This Town
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Lyrics
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I got many places to see
And many places to go
I'm so tired of doing the same old thing
Shooting for the highest star
Want people to remember my name
If you don't undersant
I know that there's life
Outside of this town
I have friends and family that I see everyday
Don't plan on moving forward
Stuck in the same old place
But that's not the road that I wanna go down
I gotta do what's best for me
Ain't no hanging around
I could stay here forever
But I just can't stick around
I know that there's life
Outside of this town
When the rooster crows I'm leaving
And I ain't looking back
All you gonna see is taillights
Crossing those railroad tracks
If I don't leave I'll die here
And end up six feet down
I know that there's life
Outside of this town
Outside of this town
Outside of this town
Outside of this town
The song 'Outside of This Town' by Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is about leaving a small town behind to pursue one's dreams and find a life beyond the borders of one's hometown. The singer expresses his desire to break free from the same old routine and experience something new. He is tired of being stuck in the same place and wants to make a name for himself in the world. He believes that there is more to life than just living in his town and wants to explore new horizons.
The lyrics of the song are symbolic of a larger theme of self-discovery and self-realization. The singer is aware that leaving his town will not be easy, and he may have to leave behind his friends and family to pursue his dreams. But he is determined to do what is best for himself and follow his heart. He believes in his potential and his ability to achieve greatness, and he is not willing to settle for a mediocre life in his town.
The song is an anthem of hope and courage, urging the listener to take risks, pursue their dreams, and explore the world beyond their comfort zone. It is a call to action for those who are feeling stuck and stagnant in their lives, urging them to break free from their limitations and go beyond their boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm leaving this town tomorrow
I am departing from this town tomorrow
I got many places to see
I have numerous locations to visit
And many places to go
As well as many places to travel to
I'm so tired of doing the same old thing
I am exhausted from repeating the same routine
Shooting for the highest star
Aspiring for the greatest achievement
Want people to remember my name
Yearning for people to recollect my identity
If you don't undersant
If you do not comprehend
Let me break it down
Allow me to clarify it for you
I know that there's life
I am aware that life exists
Outside of this town
Beyond the confines of this settlement
I have friends and family that I see everyday
I interact with acquaintances and relatives on a daily basis
Don't plan on moving forward
They are not intending to progress
Stuck in the same old place
Perpetually located in the same residence
But that's not the road that I wanna go down
However, that path does not align with my goals
I gotta do what's best for me
I have to prioritize my best interests
Ain't no hanging around
There is no time to linger
I could stay here forever
I could remain here for eternity
But I just can't stick around
However, I cannot stay any longer
When the rooster crows I'm leaving
When the rooster crows, I will depart
And I ain't looking back
I refuse to look behind me
All you gonna see is taillights
You will only witness the tail lights of my vehicle
Crossing those railroad tracks
As I travel across those train tracks
If I don't leave I'll die here
If I do not leave, I will perish here
And end up six feet down
And my final resting place will be six feet under
Outside of this town
Outside of this town
Outside of this town
Outside of this town
Outside of this town
Outside of this town
Writer(s): Tom Hambridge, Christone Ingram
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulerxx
Nice to hear some modern blues with actual soul to it.
@saramccall179
So true! These guys are amazing too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YhlQVFzvg8
@Bluesrains
Check Out StevieRayVaughan...To
@ryancevans1984
Keep the blues alive brother. 👌👌 B.B King passed the torch to you and it's in safe hands.
@douglaspaterson5269
The reincarnation of BB.😂
@iamnoone3040
Man isn't that the truth. Capable hands. 👏🎸
@ajlapiana
BB king doesn't come close. its more like hes got SRV and Gary Moore's touch.
@kamogeloboale1051
@@ajlapiana think it's coz of the era. SRV was around and younger for when blues was turning into rock. And this is very close to rock, whereas King wasn't. So with that it's obvious he'd sound more like Vaughn. Not necessarily better or worse than sounding like King, as suggested by your reaction. Different genres.
Like if I make jazz fusion and you say Davis, Armstrong, Holley, etc don't even come close. Sure, coz it's not jazz, it's jazz fusion
Different era and genre
@mamankoprok1746
@@ajlapiana bb king in different era with gary moore kind 👏😎👍
@oliverjackson2594
Dude to say that you're a breath of fresh air is a gigantic understatement. Love it.