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."
On My Way
Eli Young Band Lyrics
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Keeping me from you
Tough days always in this town but this one will soon be through
Cause right around the bend on the porch there by the drive
There's an angel out there waiting to bring me back to life
She always saves me from all of my crazy
Like a heads up penny lying on the ground she'll be shining
There ain't a worry in my world that won't stop fading
When she's next to me
So I need to be on my way
Red to green and finally I'm moving again
Faster than this backbone should be traveling
Up ahead I see her hand waiving in the air
Faded cut back denim and tangled auburn hair
She opens up the door
All I want and more
Like a heads up penny lying on the ground she'll be shining
Yeah with every little laugh and look she gets me believing
There ain't a worry in my world that won't stop fading
When she's next to me
Where I need to be on my way
She can't sit still for the thrill of the night that's coming on
It's only a matter of time until my troubles are gone
Like a heads up penny lying on the ground she'll be shining
Yeah with every little laugh and look she gets me believing
There ain't a worry in my world that won't stop fading
When she's next to me
Oh can't you see I'm on my way
I'm on my way
The song "On My Way" by Eli Young Band is a love song that represents a man's yearning for his lover who brings him peace of mind and serenity in his life. At the opening of the song, the singer is stuck in traffic, reflecting on his tough days in town. But he's looking forward to the end of his journey, where he'll be greeted by his angel, who assures him that he's going to be okay. She calms him down and is the source of his sanity. The lyrics "She always saves me from all of my crazy" displays just how much she helps keep the man grounded.
The woman in the song is like a lucky penny, bringing light to every part of the man's life. She's the one who makes him feel like he's on his way, and all the worries in the world will fade away whenever he's by her side. The line, "She can't sit still for the thrill of the night that's coming on, It's only a matter of time until my troubles are gone" implies that this relationship is uplifting and that they are looking forward to spending a fun-filled night together where they can rid themselves of any worries are unresolved issues.
Overall, the song is about a man seeking solace in the loving arms of his partner. Through her presence in his life, he feels more secure and confident. It's a song that represents the importance of having someone who can help pick you up when you're feeling down, and the power of love that can be found in the simplest moments of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Red light traffic standing still
Traffic is still due to the red light, suspending the singer's journey
Keeping me from you
The red light is preventing the singer from reaching their destination where their loved one is
Tough days always in this town but this one will soon be through
Despite being in a difficult town, the singer is hopeful that things will improve soon
Cause right around the bend on the porch there by the drive
The singer knows that their loved one is waiting for them around the corner
There's an angel out there waiting to bring me back to life
The singer's loved one is their savior who rejuvenates them
She always saves me from all of my crazy
The singer's loved one acts as a remedy to their distressing times
Like a heads up penny lying on the ground she'll be shining
The singer's loved one is like a bright coin shining on the ground, full of good luck
Yeah with every little laugh and look she gets me believing
The singer's loved one has the power to revive their hope and belief in themselves
There ain't a worry in my world that won't stop fading
The singer's fears and anxieties fade away when they are with their loved one
When she's next to me
The singer feels comforted and at home when they are with their loved one
So I need to be on my way
The singer realizes that they need to leave immediately to see their loved one
Red to green and finally I'm moving again
The red light turns green, allowing the singer to continue their journey to their loved one
Faster than this backbone should be traveling
The singer is in a hurry to reach their loved one, even if it means traveling faster than they usually would
Up ahead I see her hand waiving in the air
The singer's loved one is waving to them from afar
Faded cut back denim and tangled auburn hair
The singer describes their loved one with affectionate detail
She opens up the door
The singer's loved one greets them and opens the door for them
All I want and more
The singer is delighted to be with their loved one and feels they have everything they could want
She can't sit still for the thrill of the night that's coming on
The singer's loved one is excited for the upcoming evening or adventure
It's only a matter of time until my troubles are gone
The singer is confident that all their troubles will vanish when they are with their loved one
Oh can't you see I'm on my way
The singer is excited to be heading to their loved one and can't wait to get there
I'm on my way
The singer is eager to reach their loved one's side and begin their adventure together
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: DANIEL JONES, OLIVER JONES, JAMIE SULLIVAN
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