Houston
Gatlin Brothers Lyrics
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Houston means that I'm a one day closer to you
Oh, honey, Houston
Houston means the last day of the tour and we're through
Well honey, you and God in heaven above
Know I love what I do for a livin', I do
Ah, but Houston
Yeah, singin' at the world's biggest rodeo show
Was a great time for me and the guys
Ah, but when I'm a way from you, honey
Time always never flies
And sleepin' all alone in that holiday hotel
Sure makes a cowboy blue
But here I am in Houston
An' I'm one day closer to you
Houston
Houston means that I'm a one day closer to you
Aw honey, Houston
Houston means the last day of tour and we're through
Well honey, you and God in heaven above
Know I love what I do for a livin', I do
Ah, but Houston
Houston means that I'm one day closer to you
Yeah Houston
Houston means that I'm a one day closer to you
Aw honey, Houston
Houston means the last day of the tour and we're through
Well honey, you and God in heaven above
Know I love what I do for a livin', I do
Ah, but Houston
Houston means that I'm one day closer to you
Yeah honey, Houston
Houston means that I'm one day closer to you
The Gatlin Brothers' song "Houston" seems to be about a touring musician who is counting the days until he can be reunited with his loved one. The singer clearly loves his job, but he also knows that "Houston means that I'm one day closer to you." The city of Houston serves as a marker for the singer's progress towards the end of his tour and his eventual return home. He sings about the excitement of performing at the world's biggest rodeo show, but also about the loneliness of sleeping alone in a hotel room. The chorus repeats the line "Houston means that I'm one day closer to you" several times, underscoring the central theme of the song.
Beyond its romantic themes, "Houston" is also a celebration of country music and the rodeo culture. The song was written by Larry Gatlin and became one of The Gatlin Brothers' most popular hits. It was released on their 1983 album "Gatlin Brothers Greatest Hits" and reached #1 on the U.S. country charts as well as #65 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus have made it a fan favorite, particularly in Texas and other rodeo-loving states. Overall, "Houston" is a heartfelt tribute to the joys and challenges of life on the road and the power of love to keep us going.
Line by Line Meaning
Houston
The city of Houston is a symbol that represents being one day closer to seeing the person the singer loves.
Houston means that I'm a one day closer to you
Being in Houston brings the singer one day closer to seeing the person they love.
Oh, honey, Houston
The singer is expressing their affection for the person they love.
Houston means the last day of the tour and we're through
The end of the tour is approaching, and being in Houston signifies that it's almost over.
Well honey, you and God in heaven above
The singer is addressing the person they love and acknowledging the presence of a higher power.
Know I love what I do for a livin', I do
The singer loves their job but also loves the person they're addressing.
Ah, but Houston
Despite loving their job and the experiences they have on tour, being in Houston is special because it means getting closer to seeing their loved one.
Yeah, singin' at the world's biggest rodeo show
The singer had a great time performing at a rodeo show but still misses the person they're addressing.
Was a great time for me and the guys
The singer enjoyed performing with their bandmates.
Ah, but when I'm a way from you, honey
Being away from the person they love is difficult for the singer.
Time always never flies
Time seems to drag when the singer is away from their loved one.
And sleepin' all alone in that holiday hotel
The singer is staying in a hotel and feeling lonely without their loved one.
Sure makes a cowboy blue
Being alone in the hotel makes the singer sad.
But here I am in Houston
Despite the loneliness, the singer is looking forward to being one day closer to their loved one in Houston.
An' I'm one day closer to you
Being in Houston brings the singer one day closer to seeing the person they love.
Aw honey, Houston
The singer is again expressing their affection for the person they love.
Well honey, you and God in heaven above
The singer is again addressing the person they love and acknowledging the presence of a higher power.
Yeah Houston
Once again, the singer is emphasizing the significance of Houston for bringing them closer to their loved one.
Houston means that I'm a one day closer to you
Being in Houston signifies getting one day closer to seeing the person the singer loves.
Aw honey, Houston
The singer is once again expressing their affection for the person they love.
Houston means the last day of the tour and we're through
Being in Houston signifies that the tour is almost over and they'll soon be reunited with their loved one.
Well honey, you and God in heaven above
The singer is again addressing the person they love and acknowledging the presence of a higher power.
Know I love what I do for a livin', I do
The singer loves their job but also loves the person they're addressing.
Ah, but Houston
Despite loving their job and the experiences they have on tour, being in Houston is special because it means getting closer to seeing their loved one.
Houston means that I'm one day closer to you
Being in Houston brings the singer one day closer to seeing the person they love.
Yeah honey, Houston
The singer is once again expressing their affection for the person they love and the significance of Houston for bringing them closer to their loved one.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY GATLIN
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Mommy Grandma
Here I am in Houston for the first time, listening to this song which I've always enjoyed ever since it first came out.
Never dreamed I would visit this beautiful city.
Paul Villarreal
Welcome to Houston !!
gindy williams
I just truly love the Gatlin brothers such great harmony what an amazingly talented set of brothers
Bill Bailey
So glad I stumbled o this live version of Huston, my hero Pedal Steel player Mike Smith is showing how it's done, Love it!
Carol Taylor
That Gatlin Harmony, wowsa!
Cincinnati Pedal Steel
Mike Smith is such a fantastic steel player. Love playing this tune
William Meyer
Love this!
Katherine Mooney
Amazing vocals! All the good country singers are gone!
Average Beau
I'd usually agree but this case, Willie Nelson is still singing. Enjoy your day and some more classic country.
Clay's Guitar Corner
Larry Gatlin has to be one of the biggest A holes in the industry today
But cant argue what a good song this is