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Dylan hails from Edgewood, Texas and although he might have cut his teeth in the tiny dive bars all around Texas like so many of his East Texas heroes before him, his ability to garner a committed fan base early on, even before he had officially released any music, is a distinct characteristic of the new generation of artists that Dylan is a part of. His use of social media platforms, like Twitter, where he would post acoustic videos of both originals and cover songs allowed Dylan to gain fans from all over long before he had committed himself to being a full-time musician. One such video, of the 90’s country hit “Strawberry Wine”, that he uploaded back in May of 2017 quickly gained well over 100,000 views and would give him an early glimpse of “what could be”. His continual cultivation of this early fanbase made the release of his first EP “Tell Me If I’m Wrong” towards the end of 2018 one of most highly anticipated releases for a new artist for that entire year. Those early songs quickly tallied 10’s of thousands and then 100’s of thousands of streams and it was only after this small taste of success that Dylan decided that becoming a full-time musician was attainable, in all honesty, this fate seemed rather unavoidable to anybody who had been paying attention.
In 2019 Dylan finalized that decision by quitting his job working in the Oil & Gas industry and committed himself full-time to his music and everything that goes along with it. With the training wheels finally off Dylan’s schedule quickly filled up, the shows got bigger… and better, he began making more trips to Nashville to write and record new music, he kept up his engagement with his ever-growing fanbase, and most importantly he released new music that displayed all the growth that came along with fully committing himself to his art. Every new song that Dylan has released has given us a further glimpse of what he is capable of and with each new layer of growth he grabbed new fans and made all the people that already love him even more committed to following his journey.
In just a few short years Dylan gone from getting 10’s of thousands of views on acoustic videos that he would post to now amassing 10’s of millions of total streams across all major platforms. He’s gone from playing those tiny dive bars to selling out major venues across his home state and others. But, if you ask him he will let you know that he is just getting started and that the sky is the limit. Not too bad for “some broke-ass kid beating on his guitar”, not too bad.
Windshield
Dylan Wheeler Lyrics
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On top of this hood
And not a soul for miles
I'm thinkin' that I could
Stay lost with you out here 'til the sun comes out
I can't get enough
I got a front row seat, September night, clear view
Over the city lights
Under the satellites
The engine's cooling off but there's fire between the two of us
Hearts racing, sparks flying faster than the speed of love
Loving how it feels
The stars in our eyes and our backs against the windshield
Yeah, our backs against the windshield
We can drive around
I'll show you every inch of this place
But a hundred times out of ninety-nine
I'd rather watch the moonlight kiss your face
I got a front row seat, September night, clear view
I can see forever, baby, every time I'm near you
Over the city lights
Under the satellites
The engine's cooling off but there's fire between the two of us
Hearts racing, sparks flying faster than the speed of love
Loving how it feels
The stars in our eyes and our backs against the windshield
Money can't buy this view
Money can't buy this view
Laying here holding you
Money can't buy this view
I got a front row seat, September night, clear view
I can see forever, baby, every time I'm near you
Over the city lights
Under the satellites
The engine's cooling off but there's fire between the two of us
Hearts racing, sparks flying faster than the speed of love
Loving how it feels
The stars in our eyes and our backs against the windshield
Yeah, our backs against the windshield
Money can't buy this
No, money can't buy this view
Right here, laying here holding you
No, money can't buy this view
The song "Windshield" by Dylan Wheeler is about enjoying the beauty of the world while being in the company of someone special. The lyrics suggest a peaceful moment where the singer is sitting on the hood of a car, gazing at the stars with their partner. The singer seems content to stay lost in the moment with them until the sun comes up. The song is about appreciating the simple things in life, such as the view of the city skyline, and the satellites above. The singer believes that this moment with their significant other is priceless and cannot be bought with money.
The lyrics in "Windshield" paint a vivid picture of the setting and the emotions being felt at that moment. The song has a romantic and relaxing vibe that makes the listener feel like they are in the car experiencing the moment themselves. The refrain of "Money can't buy this view" emphasizes the sentiment that no amount of money can compare to the experience of being with someone special.
Overall, "Windshield" is a sweet and catchy song that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever had a moment like this with someone special. It highlights the importance of taking a step back and appreciating the beauty in the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' on top of the world
On top of this hood
And not a soul for miles
I'm thinkin' that I could
Stay lost with you out here 'til the sun comes out
I can't get enough
Feeling on top of the world, perched on a car hood, with no one around for miles. Thinking about how great it would be to stay lost with you until sunrise. This moment is too precious to let go.
I got a front row seat, September night, clear view
I can see forever, baby, every time I'm near you
Over the city lights
Under the satellites
The engine's cooling off but there's fire between the two of us
Hearts racing, sparks flying faster than the speed of love
Loving how it feels
The stars in our eyes and our backs against the windshield
Yeah, our backs against the windshield
Enjoying the breathtaking view on a clear September night. Being able to see everything and feeling like we could go on forever when we're together. Despite the car engine cooling off, the attraction between us is hotter than ever and our hearts beat faster than love itself. Loving every moment, especially when we're gazing at the stars from the comfort of our car's backseat, together with our backs against the windshield.
We can drive around
I'll show you every inch of this place
But a hundred times out of ninety-nine
I'd rather watch the moonlight kiss your face
We could explore every inch of this place by driving around, but honestly, I'd rather just spend time with you, watching the moonlight kiss your face. The night feels like magic right now because you're here with me.
Money can't buy this view
Money can't buy this view
Laying here holding you
Money can't buy this view
This moment and this view are priceless, and no amount of money can buy it. Lying here with you is the only thing that matters right now.
I got a front row seat, September night, clear view
I can see forever, baby, every time I'm near you
Over the city lights
Under the satellites
The engine's cooling off but there's fire between the two of us
Hearts racing, sparks flying faster than the speed of love
Loving how it feels
The stars in our eyes and our backs against the windshield
Yeah, our backs against the windshield
Once again, relishing the incredible view and feeling like we could go on forever when we're together. Despite the car engine cooling off, the attraction between us is hotter than ever and our hearts beat faster than love itself. Loving every moment, especially when we're gazing at the stars from the comfort of our car's backseat, together with our backs against the windshield.
Money can't buy this
No, money can't buy this view
Right here, laying here holding you
No, money can't buy this view
This moment is truly priceless, and there's no amount of money that can buy it. Lying here with you in each other's arms, feeling close and connected, is a treasure that money can't purchase.
Contributed by Joseph P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.