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.
Seven Sundays
Clay Walker Lyrics
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Might have had one too many last night
I wonder if it's written all over my face
It's been a little while since I've seen this place
Still I'm sitting here in the back row
Like a long lost son is come back home
When I bow my head and taken off my hat
Growing up under that hometown church steeple
Learning God hates sin but still loves people
The preacher preaching 'bout the Promised Land
And me thinking 'bout holding Jesse Lane's hand
And one hot summer when I was thirteen
Took my soul to the river and washed it clean
Feels so good, Lord, why can't there be
Seven Sundays a week?
Well, I can still hear daddy singing strong and low
It is well, it is well with my soul
And mama laid up the Sunday best
I can still count every flower on her blue sun dress
I've done a lot of living since those days
But a boy comes back when he's been raised
Growing up under that hometown church steeple
Learning God hates sin but still loves people
The preacher preaching 'bout the Promised Land
And me thinking 'bout holding Jesse Lane's hand
And one hot summer when I was thirteen
Took my soul to the river and washed it clean
Feels so good, Lord, why can't there be
Seven Sundays a week?
It was soft ball games
And it was true love waits
And all of those amazing things
About amazing grace
Growing up under that hometown church steeple
Learning God hates sin but still loves people
The preacher preaching 'bout the Promised Land
And me thinking 'bout holding Jesse Lane's hand
And one hot summer when I was thirteen
Took my soul to the river and washed it clean
It feels so good, Lord, why can't there be
Seven Sundays a week?
Seven Sundays a week
In Clay Walker's song "Seven Sundays," the singer is reminiscing about his childhood experiences in his hometown church. The first verse reveals that the singer might have had a little too much to drink the night before and wonders if it's written all over his face as he sits in the back row of the church. However, the comfort and familiarity of the church and the Sunday morning tradition takes him back to his childhood memories of growing up under the church steeple. He remembers the sermons about the Promised Land and the feeling of holding Jesse Lane's hand.
The chorus repeats the desire for "Seven Sundays a week" as the singer remembers the traditional Sunday activities of playing softball games and learning about the concept of true love waiting. He recalls the powerful hymn "It is well with my soul" that his father used to sing and the memories of his mother wearing her Sunday best with a blue sun dress. The song emphasizes the importance of faith, family, and tradition as a way to ground oneself amidst the tumultuous changes of life.
The song captures the importance of childhood memories and the longing to return to a simpler time. The singer's nostalgia is palpable, as he yearns for those childhood days of innocence and wonder. The song is a reminder that despite the changes and challenges of life, the traditions that shape us never truly leave us.
Line by Line Meaning
This tie's fitting just a little too tight
I may have drank too much and my head hurts.
Might have had one too many last night
I probably drank too much alcohol last night.
I wonder if it's written all over my face
I hope it's not obvious that I'm hungover.
It's been a little while since I've seen this place
I haven't been to church in a long time.
Still I'm sitting here in the back row
I'm not comfortable being back, so I'm sitting towards the back of the church.
Like a long lost son is come back home
It feels like I'm returning home after a long time away.
When I bow my head and taken off my hat
I'm showing respect and reverence towards God by removing my hat and praying.
A Sunday morning takes me back
Being in church on a Sunday morning reminds me of my childhood.
Growing up under that hometown church steeple
I grew up attending this church and it has a special significance for me.
Learning God hates sin but still loves people
I was taught that although God disapproves of sin, He still loves each and every one of us.
The preacher preaching 'bout the Promised Land
The pastor talks about heaven as a place where we will be reunited with God.
And me thinking 'bout holding Jesse Lane's hand
While in church, I daydreamed about being close to my crush from back then.
And one hot summer when I was thirteen
I remember being thirteen years old and experiencing a significant moment in my faith journey.
Took my soul to the river and washed it clean
I was baptized in the river and felt a sense of purification and renewal.
Feels so good, Lord, why can't there be
Being close to God feels amazing and I wish it were possible to feel that way all the time.
Well, I can still hear daddy singing strong and low
My father's solemn voice singing hymns is a memory I hold dear.
It is well, it is well with my soul
The hymn reminds us that even in difficult times, we can find peace through faith in God.
And mama laid up the Sunday best
My mother always dressed me in my best clothes for church on Sundays.
I can still count every flower on her blue sun dress
My mother's blue sun dress is a clear and memorable image from my childhood.
I've done a lot of living since those days
I've grown up and experienced a lot since my childhood days in church.
But a boy comes back when he's been raised
No matter how much time has passed, returning to church can make us feel like kids again.
It was softball games
Church also included fun and games, like playing softball with other young people.
And it was true love waits
I was taught about the importance of waiting for true love and building a strong foundation for relationships.
And all of those amazing things
Growing up in church gave me a unique and special experience, full of unforgettable memories.
About amazing grace
The hymn 'Amazing Grace' reminds me of God's love and forgiveness.
Seven Sundays a week
Being in church and feeling close to God is such a wonderful experience that I wish I could feel it every day of the week.
Contributed by Ian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.