But if you ask JB when the band really started, he’ll reflect back to a time rooted less in music and more in his unfulfilled dreams.
“My son, Parker, is the reason this band exists,” he explains. “Because when I learned I was going to be a father, I knew I wanted to be able to tell him he can be whatever he wants to be as long as he sets his mind to it and works hard. But I realized there was something I had wanted to do that I never had the guts to try—being a singer/songwriter. And I thought to myself, if I’m ever gonna tell my kid that he can be whatever he wants to be, then I’d better at least give this a shot. Thankfully, it has worked out. But, succeed or fail, you’ve gotta try.”
Since taking the plunge into the music business, JB and the guys have seen enough success for JB to realize he’s already accomplished his first set of goals. In just over three years, JB has written a couple of tunes that wound up atop the Billboard Texas music charts and he and the band have recorded and released two acclaimed albums—Ain’t Goin’ Back to Jail and the current Beer for Breakfast on the Average Joes Entertainment label. They’ve also been pounding the road playing shows all over the country.
So, what’s the secret to the band’s success thus far in its young career? JB thinks it comes down to two simple things: band chemistry and his commitment to staying true to himself as a writer and artist.
“When I was a teenager and saw Willie Nelson, I was awestruck,” he recalls. “And I especially liked how his band is basically like his family. My band and I are friends, first and foremost, and secondarily, we play music together. I’ve been very fortunate to have such a good group of guys.”
And the combination of the band’s great chemistry and JB’s excellent songwriting gives these East Texas boys instant credibility wherever they play. Whether cranking out no-holds-barred honky-tonk drinking tunes or throttling back to sing about matters of the heart, JB and the Moonshine Band tunes have the ring of truth. Need proof? Check out JB’s lyrical take on the perfect hangover cure from the title cut of Beer for Breakfast:
I’ve seen ‘em all hunched over prayin’ to that toilet seat Not knowin’ all they had to do was pop a top and drink
But on the other end of the spectrum, “The Only Drug,” also from Breakfast, has plenty of romance, with just a touch of that trademark JB grit:
If you’re thinkin’ I’m addicted, I guess it’s kinda true, but they can keep their drink, their smoke, their pills and their cocaine, too . . . ‘cause your love’s the only drug I do.
While the band has achieved great success in Texas and is beginning to see it blossom in other parts of the country, JB knows he has to be careful not to forsake what’s made them popular in their home state in order to gain fans elsewhere.
“I have the responsibility to myself and to my fans to be myself on my records. That’s first and foremost to me. And that’s what’s brought us this far. I just have to always remain true to myself.”
The good news is fans are loving the music on Beer for Breakfast and the response to the CD’s summer single “No Better Than This” has been beyond great.
“We did a show recently and a bunch of people were all up at the stage and singing our songs—even songs that have never even thought about being singles. There’s no better feeling on stage than to look out at a sea of people singing a song that you wrote. That’s just the ultimate to me. And I’m fortunate and blessed to be able to experience that."
So, what about those new goals?
“I want to write a song that goes Top 10 in the Billboard charts,” declares JB with a smile. “And if I got a No. 1, that’s it. I can retire. All my wildest dreams would have come true.”
That would be great for JB, but as far as his fans are concerned, they’d probably be happy with a long string of No. 2 hits . . . to keep him out there playing more great music for years to come.
Black And White
JB and the Moonshine Band Lyrics
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I've wasted all these years of my life
'Cause all we do is fight
And stayin's gettin' hard to justify
And blaming him for everything is easier
Than swallowing her pride
Yeah, there's a lot of gray involved
But love ain't black and white
Baby, love ain't black and white
No there's different shades of truth
And when a red-hot love burns out
It'll leave you black and blue
And there may be a silver lining
But it ain't always in sight
'Cause baby love
Baby, love ain't black and white
He said anytime I'm gone
The only place I want to be is back home
'Cause every night's a different town
This road's done worn me down to the bone
I know we're living on a prayer
But girl, I swear to you
It's all gonna be alright
There's a lot of faith involved
'Cause love ain't black and white
Baby, love ain't black and white
No there's different shades of truth
And when a red-hot love burns out
It'll leave you black and blue
And there may be a silver lining
But it ain't always in sight
'Cause baby love
Baby, love ain't black and white
Yeah, sometimes it's hard to see the signs
But you've gotta read between the lines
Baby, love ain't black and white
No there's different shades of truth
And when a red-hot love burns out
It'll leave you black and blue
And there may be a silver lining
But it ain't always in sight
'Cause baby love
Baby, love
Baby, love ain't black and white
The song "Black and White" by JB and the Moonshine Band is a reflection on the complexities of love and relationships. In the song, the singer is struggling to justify staying in a turbulent relationship where the two partners fight constantly. They are finding it hard to solve their problems because of the gray areas involved in their relationship. The singer recognizes that blaming the other person is easier for her than admitting her own faults, but she acknowledges that love is not straightforward and isn't just black and white.
The chorus emphasizes the complexity further, highlighting that love has "different shades of truth." Sometimes, love can burn out and leave a person feeling hurt and bruised, leading to the realization that love is not black and white. Though there might be a glimmer of hope, it may not always be apparent. The lyrics suggest that the only way to navigate the complexities of love is to have faith that it will eventually be alright.
Overall, JB and the Moonshine band's "Black and White" is a heartfelt reflection on the ups and downs of romantic relationships. It acknowledges the difficulties of admitting one's own faults and recognizing that love is not easy.
Line by Line Meaning
She said he ain't ever here
She expressed her frustration that he is never around
I've wasted all these years of my life
She feels she has wasted her time on this relationship
'Cause all we do is fight
Their relationship is characterized by constant conflict
And stayin's gettin' hard to justify
It's becoming difficult to rationalize continuing the relationship
And blaming him for everything is easier
She finds it simpler to place blame on him than to examine her own actions
Than swallowing her pride
She is reluctant to admit fault or wrongdoing
Yeah, there's a lot of gray involved
Their situation is complicated and not easily definable
But love ain't black and white
Love isn't simple, straightforward, or easy to categorize
Baby, love ain't black and white
Reiteration that love has many complexities and nuances
No there's different shades of truth
There are multiple valid perspectives and experiences in any relationship
And when a red-hot love burns out
When intense passion fizzles out
It'll leave you black and blue
It can be painful and emotionally bruising
And there may be a silver lining
There may be a positive aspect or outcome
But it ain't always in sight
But that positive outcome may not be immediately visible
'Cause baby love
Because, my dear, love...
He said anytime I'm gone
He mentions that he is frequently away from home
The only place I want to be is back home
When he is away, he misses being with his partner
'Cause every night's a different town
He spends every night in a new location
This road's done worn me down to the bone
Traveling constantly has taken a toll on his well-being
I know we're living on a prayer
He acknowledges that their situation is precarious and uncertain
But girl, I swear to you
He promises that they will make it work
It's all gonna be alright
He is confident that everything will work out in the end
There's a lot of faith involved
They need to trust in each other and in the relationship to make it work
Yeah, sometimes it's hard to see the signs
It can be difficult to recognize problems or warning signals in the relationship
But you've gotta read between the lines
It's necessary to look more closely and interpret things more deeply to understand the true nature of the relationship
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@wiwimarie8984
Got ya understood crystal momma
@kaitlynthompson5940
Go JB and Angaleena Presley
@BredTexas
i am so glad ya'll youtube your itunes.. i would of never of found ya'll if not.... hittin the itunes store cause i cant find the album in alberta canada
@MaxwellHavins
Second best band to come out of Tyler,Tx. The first being Pantera. Rock on everyone!