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 Don't Care
JB and the Moonshine Band Lyrics
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Come over here by me
There's somethin' that I feel I've gotta say to you
Before I let you leave
You see, I've seen you since you first walked in
So I know you're here with that dude over there
But to be completely honest with an angel like yourself
I don't care
No, I don't care if it's wrong
When it feels this right
It don't just happen every night
I guess I should care who knows
But I ain't tryin' to hide
So let every single person in here stare
'Cause I don't care
They say sometimes you only get one shot at love
And I think this might be mine
But I'd hate to think our fate hung in the balance
Of some worn out pick up line
So I won't say, "How 'bout this weather?"
Or, "You sure look good"
Or, "I think you've got my chair"
If his "I love yous" ain't enough
Well, I guess words don't mean that much
So, I don't care
No, I don't care if it's wrong
When it feels this right
It don't just happen every night
I guess I should care who knows
But I ain't tryin' to hide
So let every single person in here stare
'Cause I don't care
No, I don't care who's wrong
When it feels this right
It don't just happen every night
And I guess I should care who knows
But I ain't tryin' to hide
So let every single person in here stare
Let every single person in here stare
Yeah, let every single person in here stare
'Cause I don't care
No, I don't care
The lyrics of JB and the Moonshine Band's song "I Don't Care," describe a situation where a man approaches a woman he finds attractive, knowing she's already with someone else. He acknowledges that he's aware of her relationship status, but feels compelled to express his feelings for her anyway. He notes that he's seen her since she walked into the room and she's caught his eye, and while he understands she may not be available, he doesn't care because he feels a strong emotional connection to her.
Throughout the lyrics, the man expresses that he's willing to take a risk for the possibility of love, even if it's not necessarily the socially accepted choice. He doesn't want to waste time on small talk or casual conversation and instead chooses to be honest with the woman whom he considers an angel. While the man recognizes the potential consequences of pursuing her, he's willing to face the judgment and stares from others in the room.
The song carries a theme of taking a chance for love even in unfavorable circumstances. However, it also expresses the importance of being honest with one's emotions and not letting societal expectations restrict someone from pursuing what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, in the black dress with those pretty eyes
Addressing a woman with captivating physical features, the singer pleads for her attention.
Come over here by me
Asking the woman to move closer to him.
There's somethin' that I feel I've gotta say to you
The singer feels compelled to speak to the woman.
Before I let you leave
The artist doesn't want the woman to walk away without hearing him out.
You see, I've seen you since you first walked in
Implying that the artist has been observing her since her arrival.
So I know you're here with that dude over there
Acknowledging that the woman is accompanied by someone else.
But to be completely honest with an angel like yourself
The singer acknowledges the woman's beauty and offers honesty.
I don't care
The artist expresses indifference to the woman's current situation.
No, I don't care if it's wrong
Reinforcing that the artist is not concerned with morality in this situation.
When it feels this right
Defending his actions with the belief that his feelings are genuine.
It don't just happen every night
Stressing the rarity of such encounters.
I guess I should care who knows
Admitting that societal norms would suggest that he should be more discreet.
But I ain't tryin' to hide
Asserting that he is not concerned with hiding his attraction to the woman.
So let every single person in here stare
Embracing the attention that their situation may attract.
'Cause I don't care
Reiterating that the singer's love interest is his only concern, regardless of societal norms.
They say sometimes you only get one shot at love
Introducing the concept that love is rare and should not be dismissed lightly.
And I think this might be mine
Expressing the artist's belief that this encounter may be an opportunity to find love.
But I'd hate to think our fate hung in the balance
The singer is hopeful that their fate is not determined by a single interaction.
Of some worn out pick up line
Rejecting the idea of using cliched approach to gain the woman's favor.
So I won't say, "How 'bout this weather?"
Asserting that the conversation should be more personal than small talk.
Or, "You sure look good"
Reinforcing the idea that physical appearance is not the only factor in the artist's attraction.
Or, "I think you've got my chair"
Rejecting the idea of using a transactional approach to gain the woman's interest.
If his "I love yous" ain't enough
The singer is suggesting that the woman is not satisfied in her current relationship.
Well, I guess words don't mean that much
Reinterpreting the importance of spoken words in a relationship.
No, I don't care who's wrong
The singer reiterates that his attraction to the woman is his priority.
And I guess I should care who knows
The singer is acknowledging that societal norms may suggest he should be more discreet.
Let every single person in here stare
Embracing the attention that their situation may attract.
Yeah, let every single person in here stare
Reiterating that the artist is not concerned with outside opinions.
'Cause I don't care
Reiterating that the artist's love interest is his only concern, regardless of societal norms.
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Marlene L
makes me think of someone that stole my ♥
Ross Smith
Kinda sounds like a little bit of alabama and waylon flavor in there to me
woodhound13
Hey yall need to come to Denison,Texas!!
jcantrellfan1
damn... just found u all. Come back to WV sometime soon... will ya
Irene St. A.
come to the south of italy :)