Edwin McCain (born January 20, 1970 in Greenville, South Carolina) is an al… Read Full Bio ↴Edwin McCain (born January 20, 1970 in Greenville, South Carolina) is an alternative and indie rock guitar player. While his albums are released under his name, he does have a permanent band, referred to as the Edwin McCain Band. Members of the band as of 2007 include Larry Chaney, lead guitar; Pete Riley, rhythm guitar and background vocals; Craig Shields, saxophone and keyboards; Manny Yames, bass guitar; and Peter Alexander, drums.

After signing a contract with the Atlantic Records label Lava Records in 1994, his first major-label album, Honor Among Thieves, was issued in 1995. His second album, Misguided Roses, spawned I'll Be, a major single in 1998. Two more albums (Messenger and Far from Over) followed, but at the end of 2001, he split from Lava. In 2003 he released a collection of acoustic versions of songs both old and new called The Austin Sessions via ATC Records, a Nashville-based independent record label (at which McCain was the first artist signed following its creation in 2001). Mid-2004 saw the arrival of his first studio album in three years, entitled Scream & Whisper, which was released on another indie label, DRT Entertainment.

He has released two DVDs to date. The first was through ATC records in late 2002, called Mile Marker: Songs and Stories from the Acoustic Highway, and it consisted of interviews, live performances, and other material. The other was in late 2004, Tinsel & Tap Shoes. It was his first live concert DVD, recorded at The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

A new CD was released in April, 2006 titled, Lost in America. Edwin recently signed a contract with Vanguard Records. This album (#8) is said to be a true "rock 'n roll" collection.

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Anything Good About Me
Edwin McCain Lyrics

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Rolled in last night
To the dawn, the porch,
And both our floodlights
No excuse
But we were having such a good time
Why, oh why
Can't I just walk the straight and narrow
So ashamed

But I'll do it all again tomorrow
Maybe you're the only one that sees
Anything good about me
Anything good about me
I found a friend
To get the number just to call you
Line was jammed I tried and tried,
But could not get through
All these calls
To warn you of my scoundrel heart
But these walls
And still they can't keep us apart

[Chorus]
And I promise to take care
And love you
If you promise to keep seeing
Anything good about me

And I swear sometimes
There's asphalt running
Through my veins
And let me go
And never ever pull my reins
And I'll return
With cuts and bruises
Scarred but smarter
Lick my wounds
And try again but twice as hard

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Anything Good About Me" by Edwin McCain Band talks about the singer's struggle with self-control and his tendency to have a good time rather than doing what's right. He acknowledges his shame but also admits that he will most likely do it all again tomorrow. The singer seems to find comfort in the fact that someone sees some good in him. The song also tells a story of someone who is trying to contact his love interest but fails to do so. He continues to call and warn her of his "scoundrel heart" in the hopes of keeping her away, but he can't seem to stay away from her himself.

The lyrics are indicative of the singer's inner turmoil and his battle between doing what's right and giving in to his desires. It's a sentiment that many people can relate to. The lyrics also speak to the idea that even when someone is consumed by their flaws and shortcomings, there's always something good about them that someone else can see. It's a message that encourages us to be patient and understanding with ourselves and others.

Line by Line Meaning

Rolled in last night
I arrived last night

To the dawn, the porch,
I arrived at dawn and sat on the porch

And both our floodlights
The lights on our porch were on

No excuse
I have no excuse

But we were having such a good time
But we were having so much fun

Why, oh why
I wonder why

Can't I just walk the straight and narrow
Can't I just do the right thing

So ashamed
I feel so guilty

But I'll do it all again tomorrow
But I'll do it again tomorrow

Maybe you're the only one that sees
Maybe you're the only one who can see

Anything good about me
Anything positive about me