The band was formed almost five years ago by Mike Eli who grew up just outside of Houston and James Young who hails from Irving, TX. After playing together as a duo they were later joined by drummer Chris Thompson of Colleyville, TX and bassist Jon Jones of Omaha, NE who all met while students at the University of North Texas at Denton, about 50 miles north of Dallas/Forth Worth. After graduating the group decided to stay in Denton and to this day make their home in the town.
Late in 2003 producer Frank Liddell (Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Chris Knight) attended a show at the Gypsy Tea Room where EYB was playing on the bill with Miranda Lambert. He was blown away by the show and wound up signing them to Carnival Recording Company soon after. In April 2005, the Eli Young Band released Level, marking their debut on Carnival.
Level has drawn comparisons to The Jayhawks in the plaintive "When It Rains". The band members, all in their early 20s, have proven to be adept at blending their musical influences into a cohesive sound on this effort. You can hear the heartland rock of John Mellencamp in the autobiographical "Small Town Kid" and the crying-in-your-beer band on the road saga "Highways and Broken Hearts." There's the grinding blues of the Black Crowes in "Bring It on Home," and the romantic lament of "That's the Way" and "Everything Is You."
Oklahoma Girl
Eli Young Band Lyrics
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She stole my heart took over my world
She lit my cigarette and never had to ask
One look and I was gone like that
That's okay I don't mind
This Texas boy just might find something in that Oklahoma girl
Miles away from my so-called live I didn't really care
She took me there
Made a two-hour drive to stay one night
A kiss on the lips made it all feel right
Her hands through my hair and her head on my chest
The whole day we stayed in bed
That's okay I don't mind
This Texas boy just might find something in that Oklahoma girl
Met that girl she took me where I've never been before
Miles away from my so-called life I didn't really care
She took me there
I crossed the state line about an hour ago
Got all week to brag to everyone I know
Who roll their eyes and shake their heads
Have their doubts
Make their bets
But that's okay, I don't mind
This Texas boy just might find something in that Oklahoma Girl
Met that girl she took me where I've never been before
Miles away from my so-called life I didn't really care
She took me there
The Eli Young Band's "Oklahoma Girl" is a song about a Texas boy falling in love with a girl from Oklahoma. He opens by describing how she stole his heart and took over his world, leaving him hopelessly smitten after just one look. He acknowledges that some might think it's strange for a Texas boy to fall for an Oklahoma girl, but it doesn't matter because he's found something special in her.
The second verse details how the girl takes the singer on a journey that he's never been before, miles away from his so-called life. He genuinely doesn't care about the distance or where they are going because he is so captivated by her. The bridge describes how the two-hour drive for just one night with her was worth it in every way, and that he has no regrets. He looks forward to bragging about her to everyone he knows, even though they may doubt the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Fell in love with an Oklahoma girl
I fell deeply in love with a girl from Oklahoma.
She stole my heart took over my world
Her love completely consumed me and took control of my life.
She lit my cigarette and never had to ask
She knew me so well that she anticipated my needs and desires without me having to ask.
One look and I was gone like that
I was instantly captivated and enamored by her beauty and charm with just a glance.
That's okay I don't mind
I'm not bothered by the fact that she's from Oklahoma.
This Texas boy just might find something in that Oklahoma girl
Despite being from different states, I am hopeful that I can find a special connection with this girl from Oklahoma.
Met that girl she took me where I've never been before
She introduced me to new experiences and feelings that I had never known before.
Miles away from my so-called life I didn't really care
Being with her made me forget about my old life and everything else in the world that didn't matter.
Made a two-hour drive to stay one night
I was willing to go to great lengths just to spend time with her for a single night.
A kiss on the lips made it all feel right
Her affection and intimacy made me feel whole and complete.
Her hands through my hair and her head on my chest
We shared a deeply intimate moment where we both felt comfortable and happy in each other's arms.
The whole day we stayed in bed
We were content in each other's company and didn't feel the need to do anything else but be close to one another all day long.
I crossed the state line about an hour ago
I just recently left Oklahoma and am now returning to Texas.
Got all week to brag to everyone I know
I am so happy with my experience in Oklahoma that I can't wait to tell my friends and family all about it.
Who roll their eyes and shake their heads
Some of my loved ones might not understand my attraction to someone from a different state and may disapprove of the relationship.
Have their doubts
They may have reservations or concerns about the potential challenges that come with dating someone from another state.
Make their bets
Some are probably even placing bets on whether our relationship will last or not.
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