much of his childhood was spent onstage. At age 8, he won first place at the Port Pirie Country Music Festival. One year later, his dad gave him a few guitar lessons, and by age 10, he was playing a custom-made acoustic guitar. At 12, he was chosen to represent Australia on a three-week tour of Europe, performing at the International Music for Youth festivals held in France, Belgium and Sweden. His early teens involved practicing guitar for hours and waiting for his voice to change.
One night, he heard the Ricky Skaggs song "Country Boy" on the radio and was hooked on Skaggs' rapid-fire blend of country and bluegrass. Through a friend who was a bluegrass mandolin champion, Kym Warner, Hughes was introduced to some of the greats of bluegrass music. He heard the sounds of Tony Rice, Del McCoury and Ralph Stanley and was taken with the music's purity. He was also drawn to country legends like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.
He traveled throughout his teenage years as a sideman with various country entertainers. After high school he had one goal -- to attend South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, which offers a bluegrass music program. Terry McBride, formerly of McBride & the Ride, did a workshop at the college and, impressed with Hughes' talent, offered to write with him if he ever moved to Nashville. Soon after, Hughes relocated to Nashville and they began collaborating.
Just six weeks after landing in Music City, Hughes auditioned to be the lead guitarist for Patty Loveless. Within an hour, he was asked to join Loveless' rehearsal and then was invited to play the Grand Ole Opry with her the next night and later at the MerleFest bluegrass festival.
During his days off from playing with Loveless, Hughes cut demos with McBride and attracted interest from MCA Nashville. He will release his debut album, with guest appearances by Alison Krauss and Loveless, on MCA in August 2004.
I'm Your Man
Jedd Hughes Lyrics
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I'm hearin' voices
Telling me this time it's true
But I've got no choice in
What my heart is gonna do
Fallin', never thought I would
Fallin', never thought it'd feel this good
Every touch
Every kiss
Every look I can't resist
It's takin' me
To where I've never been
I'm lettin' go
Crossin' the line
Out of control
Out of my mind
If this is love
Baby, I'm your man
I'm seein' visions
Of a future for you and me
I've made my decision
I'm yours forever eternally
Fallin' harder every day
Fallin' more in every way
Repeat [Chorus:]
Fallin' over the top
Fallin', honey, I don't want to stop
Repeat [Chorus:]
Oh, if this is love
Baby, I'm your man
In “I’m Your Man” by Jedd Hughes, the singer is feeling as though he has no control over the love he feels for his partner. He hears voices telling him that this time, it’s real and true, and he can’t deny what his heart is feeling. He is falling deeply and unexpectedly in love, and it feels better than he could have ever imagined. He understands that this love is taking him to a new place, one that he’s never been before. The singer is allowing himself to lose control and cross boundaries he may have never thought possible before. In his mind, he’s envisioning a future with his lover and he’s made the decision to commit to her forever. His love is only growing stronger every day, and he’s willing to let himself fall over the edge without any fear.
The song “I’m Your Man” was co-written by Jedd Hughes, Terry McBride, and Josh Leo. The song was featured on Jedd Hughes’ debut album, Transcontinental. Additionally, the single was his first song to chart on the Hot Country Songs chart in the US, peaking at No. 56. Here are some interesting facts about the song:
Line by Line Meaning
I'm hearin' voices
I have a strong inner monologue expressing my deep feelings
Telling me this time it's true
My inner voice is reassuring me that this is really love
But I've got no choice in
I cannot control or stop my emotions
What my heart is gonna do
My heart is leading the way, with or without my mind's consent
Every touch
Every physical interaction
Every kiss
Every expression of affection through lip contact
Every look I can't resist
Every gaze that draws me closer to my loved one
It's takin' me
I am being led beyond my comfort zone
To where I've never been
I am going on an emotional journey I have never experienced before
I'm lettin' go
I am surrendering control of my emotions to this love
Crossin' the line
I am stepping outside my usual boundaries
Out of control
I am unable to contain or restrain my feelings
Out of my mind
My thoughts and feelings are ruling my being
If this is love
If this overwhelming sensation is truly love
Baby, I'm your man
Then I am willing to be yours wholeheartedly
I'm seein' visions
I am imagining a future with the person I love
Of a future for you and me
I am optimistic and hopeful that we can be together for the long haul
I've made my decision
I have chosen to follow my heart and commit to this love
I'm yours forever eternally
I will remain loyal and devoted to you for all time
Fallin' harder every day
My love is growing and intensifying every day
Fallin' more in every way
I am falling deeper and more completely for the person I love
Fallin' over the top
My feelings are exceeding my expectations and previous experiences
I don't want to stop
I am not ready to halt or slow down my love for this person
Oh, if this is love
Oh, if only this feeling is real love
Baby, I'm your man
Then I am willing to commit and devote myself to you entirely
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRY MCBRIDE, JEDD HUGHES, JOSH LEO
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