Cody's childhood in South Carolina consisted of hunting, fishing, sports, and music in tiny Ridge Spring. His mother had been a music major and led the music ministry at their church. His father had a band and wrote songs, so it wasn't surprising when Cody gravitated to guitar at eight and joined his father onstage as a teenager. "I wanted to be a guitar player back then," he says. "I had no idea what that would look like, but I was making $100 on Sundays when I was 12 or 13 and thought I was killing it. Big money."
As first gigs go, the South Carolina Poultry Festival was a big step for a 12-year-old. "I was terrible," Cody admits. "The intro to 'Ballad of Curtis Lowe' was my spotlight moment. I was so nervous my hands were shaking and it wasn't great. But there was a local artist named D.B. Bryant who played right after us. He was a heck of a guitar player and watching him, the whole world went away. I remember right then thinking, 'I'm going to figure out how to do this.' Ten years later, I got to headline that stage at that festival with my band. That was pretty cool."
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Hank Williams Jr., were among Webb’s early influences and his father’s band. "They were a southern rock cover band with a couple of great guitar players," Cody says. "I learned a lot from them. Modern country didn't really hit me until I got to college and learned every word and note to Eric Church's Sinners Like Me and Carolina albums. That's what really pointed me toward country."
Cody went on to major in mechanical engineering at Clemson University. "I wanted to play the downtown bars so bad," he says. "My first gig was a party my friends threw during my freshman year. Eventually, I talked a local venue into letting me play one Wednesday. We packed it out and I never had a problem booking a date in Clemson after that." His senior year, Cody was playing every weekend and venturing out regionally to the tune of 188 dates that year. "I played as much as I could and saved as much money as I could, knowing Nashville had to be my next destination."
Visits to Music City began late in his college career. Cody was enamored ... and daunted. "At Clemson, I had the music scene figured out," he says. "In Nashville, there were 10 guitar players better than me in the room, let alone the city. Every song at every writer's round was better than anything I had. It was overwhelming and I went back thinking, 'You've got to get better. You've got to work your tail off.' That was real motivation, real inspiration."
A songwriter since his teens – his father was his first co-writer – Cody has immersed himself in the craft. "I write a lot," he says. "It's probably my biggest passion. When I moved to Nashville, I’d probably written 20 to 25 songs and I probably only still play one of them. This town takes songwriting so seriously and it has inspired that in me as well. Writing is the most challenging thing I've ever done. As a musician, melody is probably my strongest suit, but there are days I can't write lyrics fast enough. And then there are days when nothing is working. Whether you have that magic writing session where a song just falls out or you grind through an idea you've had for months, ending up with a song you're proud of is the greatest reward there is. Or it seems like it is until someone else hears that song you wrote, feels exactly what you felt and sings it back to you from the audience. That bond you get with a fan through the songs ... there's nothing better."
Performing live is at the core of Cody's artistry, whether it be for a packed house of familiar faces or winning over a handful in a new town. "You see it all when you’re on the road," he says. "Doing what I do, nothing embarrasses you and nothing thrills you more than the chance to make that connection from the stage. Full band shows, acoustic, opening, headlining, big room or tiny club – that's the place." His reputation as a performer has begun to precede him. "I was really into the Allman Brothers when I was young and learned a lot of slide. I started doing a song where I'm playing with a beer bottle, switching hands back and forth. A lot of people ask for that – the beer bottle song – even though it hasn't really been a part of my show for a while."
Led by songs including the propulsive "More Than A Little" and plaintive "My My My Girl," Cody's new EP reveals something distinctive yet undeniably at home in today's country landscape. "I've had comparisons to Keith Urban in terms of the bluesy feel of my guitar playing, and others have said my songs sound like '90s alternative and country had a baby. It's hard for me to put an exact label on what I do, but it's definitely guitar-heavy country. I don't put myself in a box as a writer or artist. It's not about being different, but just being myself.”
Out of This World
Cody Webb Lyrics
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I believe in my heart, it's the gospel truth
But we'll never know just what it was like
to be a part of that scene the first Christmas night
The big star was shinin'
Angels were smilin'
Wise men came from a far
The king of all kings
would lay on some hay in a barn
Just some old farm land
with the Savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
I'm sure the shepherd on the hill was scared half to death and ole' Joseph's faith was put to the test
I bet the journey was long, but worth every mile
when they saw God in the eyes of a perfect child
The big star was shinin'
Angels were smilin'
Wise men came from a far
Who would have dreamed
The king of all kings
would lay on some hay in a barn
Just some old farm land
with the Savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
Just some old farm land
with the savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
The lyrics of Cody Webb's "Out of This World" describe the wonder and awe that accompanies the Christmas story of Jesus' birth. The lyricist admits that while they have heard and read the story of the Nativity in various forms, they will never fully know what it was like to be present that night. However, they describe the scene with vivid imagery, picturing the bright star in the sky, the smiling angels, the awe-struck shepherds, and the wise men traveling from afar to pay homage to the newborn king.
The second verse acknowledges the challenges that Joseph and Mary would have faced on their journey to Bethlehem, as well as the fear and uncertainty experienced by those present at the birth of Jesus. Despite these difficulties, the singer reinforces the belief that it would have been an extraordinary experience to witness such a momentous occasion, one that would have been completely "out of this world."
Overall, the lyrics of "Out of This World" seek to capture the sense of reverence, wonder, and humility that many people feel when contemplating the Christmas story, conveying both the miracle of the event itself and the enduring power of its message.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard it in songs, I've read it in Luke
I have heard and read about the birth of Jesus in songs and in the book of Luke.
I believe in my heart, it's the gospel truth
I truly believe with all my heart that the story of Jesus' birth is the true gospel.
But we'll never know just what it was like
to be a part of that scene the first Christmas night
We can only imagine what it must have been like to be present at Jesus' birth on that first Christmas night.
The big star was shinin'
The star in the sky on the night of Jesus' birth was bright and shining.
Angels were smilin'
The angels must have been happy and joyful at the birth of Jesus.
Wise men came from a far
The wise men traveled from a great distance to witness the birth of Jesus.
Who would have dreamed
The king of all kings
would lay on some hay in a barn
It is surprising to think that the king of all kings would be born in a humble barn and laid in a manger.
Just some old farm land
with the Savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
Jesus was born in a simple place and held by his mother, Mary, who was pure and innocent.
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
The birth of Jesus was a miraculous event that was truly beyond human comprehension.
I'm sure the shepherd on the hill was scared half to death and ole' Joseph's faith was put to the test
The shepherds and Joseph were likely frightened and tested in their faith when they witnessed the birth of Jesus.
I bet the journey was long, but worth every mile
when they saw God in the eyes of a perfect child
Although the journey to witness the birth of Jesus may have been difficult, it was undoubtedly worth it when they beheld the Son of God in human form.
Lyrics © ERV WOOLSEY COMPANY INC. D/B/A WIMBERLEY MUSIC
Written by: Cody (ECK Publishing/BMI) Webb, Jeff (Wimberly Music/BMI) Silvey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tseyonmamo8236
I've heard it in songs, I've read it in Luke
I believe in my heart, it's the gospel truth
But we'll never know just what it was like
to be a part of that scene the first Christmas night
The big star was shinin'
Angels were smilin'
Wise men came from a far
Who would have dreamed
The king of all kings
would lay on some hay in a barn
Just some old farm land
with the Savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
I'm sure the shepherd on the hill was scared half to death and ole' Joseph's faith was put to the test
I bet the journey was long, but worth every mile
when they saw God in the eyes of a perfect child
The big star was shinin'
Angels were smilin'
Wise men came from a far
Who would have dreamed
The king of all kings
would lay on some hay in a barn
Just some old farm land
with the Savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
Just some old farm land
with the savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
@shalakakhandagale
Lyrics:
I've heard it in songs, I've read it in Luke
I believe in my heart, it's the gospel truth
But we'll never know just what it was like
to be a part of that scene the first Christmas night
The big star was shinin'
Angels were smilin'
Wise men came from a far
Who would have dreamed
The king of all kings
would lay on some hay in a barn
Just some old farm land
with the Savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
I'm sure the shepherd on the hill was scared half to death and ole' Joseph's faith was put to the test
I bet the journey was long, but worth every mile
when they saw God in the eyes of a perfect child
The big star was shinin'
Angels were smilin'
Wise men came from a far
Who would have dreamed
The king of all kings
would lay on some hay in a barn
Just some old farm land
with the Savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
Just some old farm land
with the savior in the hands
of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
it must have been out of this world
@laarniramirez4456
Verse 1
I've it heard in songs
I've it read in Luke
I believe in my heart
It's the gospel truth
But we'll never know
Just what it was like
To be part of that scene
On the first Christmas night
Chorus
The big star was shining
Angels are smiling
And wise men came from afar
Who would have dreamed
The king of all kings
Would lay on some hay in a barn
Just an old farm land
With the Savior in the hands
Of a sweet young innocent girl
When heaven came down to earth
It must have been out of this world
Verse 2
I'm sure the shepherd on the hill
Would have scared to death
And old Joseph's faith
Was put to the test
I bet journey was long
But worth every mile
When they saw God in the eyes
Of a perfect child
(Repeat Chorus) *I can't search the lyrics online, so I typed it down. But I'm not pretty sure if it's 100% accurate.
@hijosmiyos
King of all kings is the only one who has our back. No human person will even give their all like Jesus did and God still does daily. Thank you God
@tammiharold2986
The Lord is so Awesome. Can"t do any of this without him. I give it all to him . Fear does not own me or mine because God has got this and i give it ALL to him.
@shalakakhandagale
Such a beautiful song! I've been blessed by it! Thank you Jesus! Thank you Cody! God bless you ☺️💙
@anjel77RN
BEST SONG I have heard in YEARS , hands down 🤩🙏👌Can't believe it has been out for 5 yrs. I heard it on Instagram 2023 and play it everyday!!
@CodyWebbcountry
Man, thanks so much! Means a ton!
@anjel77RN
@@CodyWebbcountry Thank you🙏
@sunshinees21
Beautiful Christmas song❤ our Saviour Jesus Christ was born. More of this less of santa
@NorleaVance-qk2rc
A beautiful song. Praise God and Merry Christmas to everyone. He's coming for us soon. Keep looking up.
@jpdalby5105
WONDERFUL! Praiseworthy!!
Glory to God!!!
@deborahkerns4533
Love this , beautiful true Christians story in song !🥰💕🙏🏻🎄