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.
I'M Down
JB and the Moonshine Band Lyrics
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I've got my homies Flo and Dro and my boy GStack
We're 'bout to pour it up 'til we're throwin' up
We got the whole place rockin' like a ghetto trunk
I bend my elbow like a natural
I said if practice makes perfect then I done went pro
I don't mess around, man I go to town
And when I polish off the Jack, I bust the seal on the Crown
Go on and order up a shot or three (Drink up)
Everybody get throwed with me (Get high)
You'll be flyin' in the sky so free,
You know your feet won't ever touch the ground, 'cause I'm down
We ain't stoppin' 'til the lights come on (Then what?)
Afterparty's where it's goin' on (So what's up?)
Y'all don't make me do this thing alone
'Cause where I come from we don't mess around, I'm down.
Crazy dreams 'cause I'm sippin' lean
I'm having visions like I'm livin' in a movie screen
I'm 'bout to catch a buzz, man I'm sippin' Bud
No, I don't sling dope, but man I will sling mud
So you can climb inside, man if you're down to ride
I got a shotgun and a rifle and a side-by-side
Man I'm a full blood hound, you can ask around
I'm the coolest mother- in this whole damn town
Cause I'm down
Go on an order up a shot or three (Drink up)
Everybody get throwed with me (Get high)
You'll be flyin' in the sky so free,
You know your feet won't ever touch the ground, 'cause I'm down
We ain't stoppin' 'til the lights come on (Then what?)
Afterparty's where it's goin' on (So what's up?)
Y'all don't make me do this thing alone
'Cause where I come from we don't mess around, I'm down.
Down to stay up 'til I see the sun (I'm down)
Gettin' loaded like a Tommy gun (I'm down)
Down to roll one if you want me to (I'm down)
Yeah I'm down to take a hit or two (I'm down)
I'm down to do whatever man (I'm down)
'Bout to take you to the promised land (I'm down)
Yeah I'm down like an aeroplane (I'm down)
Man I'm telling y'all I'm down like rain
I'm down
Go on and order up a shot or three (Drink up)
Everybody get throwed with me (Get high)
You'll be flyin' in the sky so free,
You know your feet won't ever touch the ground, 'cause I'm down
We ain't stoppin' 'til the lights come on (Then what?)
Afterparty's where it's goin' on (So what's up?)
Y'all don't make me do this thing alone
'Cause where I come from we don't mess around, I'm down.
Go on and order up a shot or three (Drink up)
Everybody get throwed with me (Get high)
We'll be flyin' in the sky so free,
You know your feet won't ever touch the ground, 'cause I'm down
We ain't stoppin' 'til the lights come on (Then what?)
Afterparty's where it's goin' on (So what's up?)
Y'all don't make me do this thing alone
'Cause where I come from we don't mess around, I'm down.
The lyrics to "I'm Down" by JB and the Moonshine Band describe a night of partying and getting drunk with friends. The singer boasts about having a case of Coca-Cola and a fifth of Jack Daniels, as well as his crew of friends to drink with. He pledges to keep drinking until he's too drunk to stand, and encourages others to join him. The singer also describes himself as a "full blood hound" and the "coolest mother" in town, further emphasizing his dedication to the party lifestyle.
Overall, the song portrays the fun and carefree attitude of a group of friends enjoying a night out. The lyrics are meant to be catchy and easy to sing along to, while the upbeat country music adds to the celebratory tone of the song. Despite the focus on drinking and wild behavior, there is no real harm or danger depicted in the lyrics - just a group of people having a good time.
Overall, "I'm Down" is a lighthearted party song that celebrates the joys of drinking and socializing with friends. While it may not be the most deep or meaningful song, it captures the spirit of a fun night out and encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a case of Coke and a fifth of Jack
I have a case of Coca Cola and a bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey
I've got my homies Flo and Dro and my boy GStack
I am with my friends named Flo, Dro, and GStack
We're 'bout to pour it up 'til we're throwin' up
We are going to drink excessively until we vomit
We got the whole place rockin' like a ghetto trunk
We have made the entire area lively and energetic like a car stereo system
I bend my elbow like a natural
I drink like an expert
I said if practice makes perfect then I done went pro
I am skilled at drinking alcohol because of my extensive practice
I don't mess around, man I go to town
I do not waste time, I drink heavily
And when I polish off the Jack, I bust the seal on the Crown
After finishing the Jack Daniel's bottle, I will open the Crown Royal bottle
Cause I'm down
Because I am game for anything
Go on and order up a shot or three (Drink up)
Order some shots and drink them
Everybody get throwed with me (Get high)
Everyone should get drunk with me
You'll be flyin' in the sky so free,
You will feel free while intoxicated
You know your feet won't ever touch the ground, 'cause I'm down
Intoxication will make you feel like you are floating as I am always game for anything
We ain't stoppin' 'til the lights come on (Then what?)
We will continue to party until the establishment closes (what happens next?)
Afterparty's where it's goin' on (So what's up?)
The real party takes place after the establishment closes (What is going on?)
Y'all don't make me do this thing alone
Don't leave me alone in this party
'Cause where I come from we don't mess around, I'm down.
Because I come from a place where partying is taken seriously, I'm always game for anything
Crazy dreams 'cause I'm sippin' lean
I am having hallucinations because I am drinking codeine-based cough syrup mixed with soda
I'm having visions like I'm livin' in a movie screen
I am experiencing vivid hallucinations and feel like I am in a movie
I'm 'bout to catch a buzz, man I'm sippin' Bud
I am about to get drunk by drinking Budweiser beer
No, I don't sling dope, but man I will sling mud
I don't deal drugs, but I will engage in fights
So you can climb inside, man if you're down to ride
You can join me if you are brave enough
I got a shotgun and a rifle and a side-by-side
I have multiple firearms
Man I'm a full blood hound, you can ask around
I am known to be keen and skillful in many areas
I'm the coolest mother- in this whole damn town
I am the best and most popular person in this town
Down to stay up 'til I see the sun (I'm down)
I am willing to stay awake all night until sunrise
Gettin' loaded like a Tommy gun (I'm down)
I am getting intoxicated quickly, like a submachine gun fires rapidly
Down to roll one if you want me to (I'm down)
I am willing to smoke marijuana with you
Yeah I'm down to take a hit or two (I'm down)
I am willing to take a few hits of drugs
I'm down to do whatever man (I'm down)
I am willing to do anything
'Bout to take you to the promised land (I'm down)
I am going to make your experience unforgettable
Yeah I'm down like an aeroplane (I'm down)
I am always game for anything
Man I'm telling y'all I'm down like rain
I am always up for anything
We'll be flyin' in the sky so free,
We will feel free while intoxicated
Because where I come from we don't mess around, I'm down.
Because I come from a place where partying is taken seriously, I'm always game for anything
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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6irondriver
Awesome.. Only 10K views WTF? These guys rock ( Country style).
Wiscohuddy
hahaha love this :) its hilarious and totally something id do!
BreeOnTeeVee
I looove thiss <3
Daniela Guzman
This was fun...A little too country for my taste but...not bad!
lynn horton
Hell ya