After guitarist Tyler Baker received the devastating news that his brother, PFC Shane Baker, had been in a fatal car accident while on leave, his cousins Brandon Qualkenbush and Landon Milbourn traveled to southern Indiana and immediately began writing songs to cope with the tragedy. Eventually named Goodbye June in memory of their loss, the trio packed up and moved to Nashville and it's emerging rock scene.
Since the release of their first album "Nor The Wild Music Flow," Goodbye June has solidified their reputation as a hair-raising live act and toured extensively throughout Europe, the Southeast and Midwest including shows at Live On The Green and the Forecastle, Midpoint and Red River Revel music festivals. They have been the featured "artist of the week" at WRLT (Lightning 100), resulting in spins on "Daisy" from their forthcoming album. The song recently won the international Unsigned Only grand prize beating out 8,000 other entries.
Goodbye June continues to put the finishing touches on their sophomore album with Grammy-nominated producer Paul Moak and will embark on a Fall tour with ZZ Top and Blackberry Smoke. The band is fired up about their future, "we want our album and touring to showcase our grit and soul by focusing on straight up rock 'n roll."
Lady Luck
Goodbye June Lyrics
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Standing in your own sunshine,
Always doing what
Feels right, not wasting no time.
You're alone,
Waiting for your bus to leave,
Waiting for your chance to go,
Through the Darkness
Through the Darkness you run
Close behind you
Close behind you it comes
Lady Luck finally found
You out in the sun
Friends and family,
Watching as you drive away,
But you still got your faith,
No matter how long it takes,
Take a sip,
Drink it up, lick your lips,
Drink it up, whoa.
I'll see you in the wild yonder
The lyrics to "Lady Luck" by Goodbye June describe someone who is independent and self-reliant. The writer characterizes this person as a shadow who stands in their own sunshine, meaning they are their own light and their own guide. They always do what feels right, and they do not waste any time. They are alone, waiting for their chance to go and breathe anew. It is suggested that they might be running from something or someone in the darkness, and that thing is close behind them. Lady Luck finds them in the sun, which could either mean that they are hiding in plain sight, or they finally find themselves in a happy moment.
The second verse talks about friends and family watching them leave. The person is leaving their current situation, but they have faith that they will arrive at a better place. The last two lines of this verse, “Take a sip, Drink it up, lick your lips, Drink it up, whoa. I'll see you in the wild yonder” are somewhat cryptic. They could mean that the person is taking a sip of a drink (which could either be an alcoholic beverage or some type of elixir), enjoying it, and looking forward to a new journey. Or, it could refer to the idea of "drinking in" a new experience with excitement. “Wild yonder” is another phrase for new places, which ties in with the idea of the person embarking on a new journey.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a shadow,
You are not living to your fullest potential and not letting your light shine.
Standing in your own sunshine,
You are blocking your own happiness and success.
Always doing what
Feels right, not wasting no time.
You are confident in your decisions and not wasting time on things that do not matter.
You're alone,
You may feel lonely and isolated.
Waiting for your bus to leave,
You are waiting for the opportunity to move on from your current situation.
Waiting for your chance to go,
You are waiting for the chance to pursue your dreams and goals.
Waiting for your chance to breathe
You are waiting for a moment of relief and relaxation.
Through the Darkness
During difficult times,
Through the Darkness you run
You are persevering through obstacles.
Close behind you
The obstacles and challenges you face are always present and chasing you.
Close behind you it comes
The obstacles and challenges you face are always present and chasing you.
Lady Luck finally found
Opportunities and success are now in your favor.
You out in the sun
You are finally in the spotlight and receiving recognition.
Friends and family,
People who care about you and support you.
Watching as you drive away,
They are watching as you leave to pursue your dreams and goals.
But you still got your faith,
You are still holding onto your beliefs and convictions.
No matter how long it takes,
You are determined to achieve your goals, even if it takes a long time.
Take a sip,
Take a moment to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Drink it up, lick your lips,
Enjoy the moment and savor the success.
I'll see you in the wild yonder
We will meet again in the unknown and unpredictable future.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: ALEXANDER COURT, DAMIEN PAUL JONES, NICHOLAS BURG, PATRICK JAMES STEPHEN REUTER TOWN, SAMUEL BAKER
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Christopher Wilson
"Magic Valley" sounds great you guys, but please God don't allow Interscope to bury "Nor the Wild Music Flow".. It's a real shame all the YouTube videos are taken down, plus those of us like myself who purchased the album via streaming services have lost the ability to play the songs anymore. There are already people out there trying to make upwards of 100 dollars on a copy of your first album. Please re-release it at some point if you can, all of your music is great and should be heard by more people! Looking forward to seeing you on the 18th!! :D
Teresa Wallace
Best song. Love this band. He is the twin of my son. Crazy every one has one.
Not The Man I used To Be
LOVE THIS SONG!!!
Luis Becerra
Esto es arte, Esto es música, Esto necesita 100000millones de visitas
Graham T
Truly magnificent.
LaGrunge Music
OMG I love this!!!!
HTX FPV
This is a good one!
Teresa Wallace
This was a song came on when my first Birthday as a widow. THey help me through.
Amy Qualkenbush
This song is the boys' uncle Sheryl's favorite!