McCoy is also one of the four members of the group The Road Hammers, which has released two studio albums, in addition to charting four singles in Canada and one in the United States.
At around the age of 5, his family moved to Camrose, Alberta, returning three years later. "The cowboy culture really stuck with me. I just fell in love with the music. For some reason, as a little kid, I had some sort of connection with these guys who were singing about these depressing things," McCoy said, citing Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash to lesser known artists like Ed Bruce and Wynn Stewart. "I just didn't have a voice for rock 'n' roll." Jason started playing guitar at age 7[1] and wrote his first song when he was 12[1].
In his teens, Jason owned a rock 'n' roll guitar and was partial to AC/DC. In the 1980s, he joined a band called Three Quarter Country, which performed at legions, Saturday night dances, and clubs in Barrie, Midland, Orillia and other small towns. Jason won a talent contest in Toronto in 1988, allowing him to travel to Nashville to record an album with Ray Griff[1]. He later signed with MCA Records in 1995.
On May 1, 1999, he married his long time love, Terrine Barnes.
McCoy is a third of the country-rock trio The Road Hammers, which also features musicians Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. While it seems the majority of his time is going towards The Road Hammers, he is still maintaining a solo career.
I Feel A Sin Comin' On
Jason McCoy Lyrics
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With my nose to the grind
If I don't loosen up these chains
I'm gonna lose my mind
Been on the straight and narrow far too long
I'm heading downtown
And the Devil's tagging along
I feel a sin coming on
I'm helpless as a child
When the neon calls my name
I'm drawn to pretty ladies like a moth to a flame
That sweet perfume makes it hard to tell my right from my wrong
The flesh is awful weak
And the Devil's mighty strong
Lord have mercy on my soul
I feel a sin coming on
[Chorus]
I try to be good every day
But tonight I hope the angels turn and look the other way
I fight the urge, every time
But to tell the truth
Tonight that apple's looking mighty fine
I can feel a fever deep down in my bones
Lord have mercy on my soul
I feel a sin coming on
Well I ain't exactly good
And I ain't exactly bad
I ain't the smartest child that my momma ever had
I never seem to leave temptation alone
The flesh is awful weak
And the Devil's mighty strong
Lord have mercy on my soul
I feel a sin coming on
[Chorus]
The song "I Feel a Sin Coming On" by Jason McCoy showcases a struggle between the desire to maintain a moral and virtuous life and the temptation and allure of a more hedonistic lifestyle. The singer admits to working hard for a long time and feeling like he's on the edge of losing his mind if he doesn't loosen up. He describes feeling like a child beckoned by the neon lights and the allure of pretty ladies everywhere. He admits to feeling helpless to resist the call of sin, particularly when he encounters things like sweet perfume that cloud his sense of right and wrong. He acknowledges the strength of the devil, and pleads for mercy to save him from the temptations he feels constantly coming at him.
The song is a portrayal of the internal struggles and the balancing act between the responsibilities and morality of everyday life and the human desire for pleasure and release. It addresses the idea that everyone faces difficulties and temptation, and how even the strongest of wills can be tested. McCoy does an incredible job of capturing the feeling of being pulled in two different directions and the longing for the release of the desires that we all feel in our everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been working like a dog
I have been working tirelessly
With my nose to the grind
I have been working intently
If I don't loosen up these chains
If I don't relax from all my hard work
I'm gonna lose my mind
I will go crazy
Been on the straight and narrow far too long
I have been doing the right thing for too long
I'm heading downtown
I'm going to the city
And the Devil's tagging along
I'm feeling tempted to do something bad
Lord have mercy on my soul
I hope God will forgive me
I feel a sin coming on
I am feeling tempted to do something bad
I'm helpless as a child
I feel powerless
When the neon calls my name
When the lights and excitement of the city entice me
I'm drawn to pretty ladies like a moth to a flame
I am attracted to attractive women like a moth to a flame
That sweet perfume makes it hard to tell my right from my wrong
The scent of a woman's perfume makes it difficult for me to do the right thing
The flesh is awful weak
I am easily tempted
And the Devil's mighty strong
Temptation is strong
[Chorus]
Refrain from previous lyrics
I try to be good every day
I try to do the right thing every day
But tonight I hope the angels turn and look the other way
But tonight I hope God doesn't see what I'm about to do
I fight the urge, every time
I resist temptation every time
But to tell the truth
But honestly
Tonight that apple's looking mighty fine
Tonight that sinful thing is looking very tempting
I can feel a fever deep down in my bones
I am feeling a strong desire
[Chorus]
Refrain from previous lyrics
Well I ain't exactly good
I'm not exactly a saint
And I ain't exactly bad
And I'm not exactly a sinner
I ain't the smartest child that my momma ever had
I'm not the smartest person in the world
I never seem to leave temptation alone
I always seem to be tempted
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment
Written by: JASON CAMPSALL, ROBERT DENNIS CARR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Henry Fehr
awesome song
Ashley Hnilo
You are still one my favorite Canadian artist ever since I was a kid (born 1991) , of course my uncle Joe Firth will always be my #1 , but you're second :)
DAVID BURNWORTH
I have played two songs but him and have liked them both.
zachary mackinnon
did u see that dodge truck loving it
Chandler Kerr
Why yes I do!
Young Fella
Canadian boy!!!! 🇨🇦
bradsmom06
Any chance you can post "Candle"????