Clay Walker (born August 19, 1969) was born and raised on a farm in Beaumont, TX, the hometown of George Jones. Walker fell in love with country music at an early age, when his father gave him a guitar when he was only nine years old. After he graduated from high school, Walker pursued a musical career full-time, playing concerts across the South, the Midwest, and Canada. For over three years, he toured and went to school, taking courses about the music business. During this time, he acted as his own manager. Eventually, he became the house singer at the Neon Armadillo bar in Beaumont. While performing at the club, producer James Stroud heard Walker and offered to work with the singer. Stroud helped Walker secure a contract with Giant Records, and the pair began working on the vocalist's debut album.
"What's It to You" became a number one hit upon its release in August of 1993, with "Live Until I Die" following it into the pole position later that same year. Both singles were featured on his debut album, Clay Walker, which was released in the fall of 1993. "Where Do I Fit in the Picture," the third single from the album, became a number 11 hit in early 1994. "White Palace" was a flop, failing to crack the Top 40, but "Dreaming With My Eyes Open" became his third number one hit in the summer of 1994, helping make his debut record a platinum album. If I Could Make a Living was not quite as successful as his debut, yet it still yielded the number one title track. Hypnotize the Moon, Walker's third album, appeared in the fall of 1995, preceded by the number two single "Who Needs You Baby." He followed with Self Portrait in 1996 and Rumor Has It in 1997. A Greatest Hits collection appeared in 1998 and a new album, Live, Laugh, Love, was released in 1999. Say No More followed two years later.
Double Shot of John Wayne
Clay Walker Lyrics
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Every boy dreams of being a man
There'll come a moment when he'll get a chance
Well, it's how you live, it ain't how you die
Nowadays, the real ones are so hard to find
Where are the men with the nerves made of steel
They say what they mean, and they mean what they say
Ride off like heroes after saving the day
So let's all raise our glasses to spirits untamed
Make us all something strong, a double shot of John Wayne
I've been knocked down a time or two
And this scar on my chin, it ain't no tattoo
We might take falls, but cowboys don't cry
So get up on your ponies, and let's all whip and ride
'Cause we are the men with the nerves made of steel
Hearts that are wild and unbroken and real
They say what they mean, and they mean what they say
Ride off like heroes after saving the day
So let's all raise our glasses to spirits untamed
Make us all something strong, a double shot of John Wayne
There's blue collars, white collars, but we all bleed red
And what will they say when we're all dead
Where are the men with the nerves made of steel
Hearts that are wild and unbroken and real
They say what they mean, and they mean what they say
Ride off like heroes after saving the day
So let's all raise our glasses to spirits untamed
Make us all something strong, a double shot of John Wayne
Yeah, make us all something strong, a double shot of John Wayne
The song 'Double Shot of John Wayne' by Clay Walker is a celebration of masculinity and toughness. The lyrics speak of a time when men were fearless, and they would say what they meant and mean what they said. The song talks about the kind of men who ride horses and save the day, the kind of men who have nerves made of steel and hearts that are wild and unbroken. The song suggests that nowadays, men like that are hard to find but are still out there. The song invites the listener to raise a glass to the spirits of such men - to make them all strong, a double shot of John Wayne.
The song is built around the theme of toughness and resilience. It talks about how every boy dreams of being a man and getting a chance to prove himself. It tells the listener that 'it's how you live, it ain't how you die' - meaning that what matters is how you face life rather than how it ends for you. The song suggests that cowboys might fall, but they don't cry, and they get back up on their ponies to whip and ride again. The final verses of the song talk about how we all bleed red, how we should celebrate the tough and unbroken-hearted men who inspire us, like John Wayne.
In conclusion, 'Double Shot of John Wayne' is a song that celebrates the kind of toughness, resilience, and courage that is often associated with the archetype of the cowboy. It speaks to the idea that men, even if they take falls, should not cry but should rather get back up and keep fighting fearlessly. The song speaks to the type of man who says what he means and means what he says, inspiring listeners to raise their glasses to such spirits of untamed toughness.
Line by Line Meaning
Every boy dreams of being a man
As a little boy grows up, he dreams of being one of the strong and noble men who can protect and provide for others
There'll come a moment when he'll get a chance
There will be a moment of truth where he can prove his courage and strength
Well, it's how you live, it ain't how you die
What really matters is how you live your life with courage and honor, not just dying in a grand and heroic way
Nowadays, the real ones are so hard to find
In modern times, there are few men who have the bravery, integrity and strength of character to make a real difference
Where are the men with the nerves made of steel
Where are the men who have unwavering courage and strength to face the hardest challenges in life?
Hearts that are wild and unbroken and real
Where are the men who have passionate hearts and intact spirit despite the storms of life?
They say what they mean, and they mean what they say
Where are the men who always speak the truth and stand by their word?
Ride off like heroes after saving the day
Where are the men who can bravely ride off into the sunset, having saved the day and made a lasting impact?
So let's all raise our glasses to spirits untamed
Let us toast the spirits of those who have the courage and resilience to live their lives without being held back
Make us all something strong, a double shot of John Wayne
Let us all desire to be strong and brave individuals like American actor John Wayne, who personified the ideal of the American cowboy
Lyrics © DO WRITE MUSIC LLC
Written by: CLAY WALKER, JASON GREENE
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