Arriving at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, he had initial aspirations of being an art major, while also being a very capable golfer and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Kelley released his indie album Changing Faces in 2001, signing with Hollywood in 2002. Working with John Alagia as his producer, Kelley released For The Ride Home in 2003. He also made an appearance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2003. The song "Everybody Wants You" was recommended to be written by a friend to not forget who he is, while "Amazing" was possibly his first critically acclaimed hit.
Josh Kelley's 2011 record, Georgia Clay, was his first Country album; his previous work was more pop. Speaking with Songfacts in a 2011 interview, Kelley explained that Gone Like That was the song that actually started his journey into Country music. He said: "I had written and presented it to my music publisher to pitch to other artists, but they liked my demo so much they encouraged me to cut it. It was the first song I wrote that gave me the confidence to pursue a career as a Country singer."
His musical guise can be recognized akin to Jack Johnson, John Mayer, or Ben Harper.
Kelley remains a supporter of Napster-like sharing peer to peer applications for independent artists who have a difficult time receiving an audience. In fact, Kelley was "found" after accidentally targeting Eric Clinger at Hollywood Records with private spam messages using the Napster program.
Travelin
Josh Kelley Lyrics
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Tell me I didn't miss anything travelin' around in your head
You know my legs are tired, of runnin' the maze you've planned
So just lie to me baby, tell me maybe
All the while you never made me smile
So just lie to me baby, her mind is hazy
Now you're gone, I'm havin' so much fun
You tell me that you're bothered with the lies that you've been fed
'Cause oh Lord one more broken promise to the search of a new band
But the feeling seems so mutual, it's the fabric of our lives
Timing so unusual, it makes us wanna fight
Take your games elsewhere honey and I'm not feeling right
Maybe you'd be better off, if you just try, just try, just try
Yeah, yeah, yeah
And so just lie to me baby, tell me maybe
All the while you never made me smile
So just lie to me baby, my mind is hazy
Now you're gone, I'm havin' so much fun
So just lie to me baby, tell me maybe
All the while you never made me smile
So just lie to me baby, my mind is hazy
Now you're gone, I'm havin' so much fun
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Josh Kelley's song Travelin' is about a person who is tired of the games played by their significant other. The song is an expression of frustration with the other person's actions, and a desire to move on from the relationship. The first verse of the song talks about the person being concerned that they may have missed something important that was going on in their partner's mind while they were traveling. The next line talks about how tired their legs are from running in circles trying to make sense of the maze that their partner had created for them. The person is tired of the games and just wants the truth, even if that means hearing a lie.
In the chorus, the person asks their partner to lie to them, just to make them feel better about the situation. They acknowledge that their partner never made them smile, and despite their hazy state of mind, they are having fun now that their partner is gone. The second verse talks about the lies that the partner had been fed and the broken promises they had made. The person is tired of the back and forth and would rather the other person take their games elsewhere. They are not feeling right, and they suggest that the other person would be better off trying to make something work elsewhere.
Overall, the song is about dealing with the frustration of a relationship that is going nowhere. It's a plea for honesty and authenticity from the other person, and a desire to move on and have fun without them. The chorus's repetition of "lie to me, baby" can be interpreted as a sarcastic demand for honesty that is not being received.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Starting the song with excitement and a positive energy.
Tell me I didn't miss anything travelin' around in your head
Asking if there's anything he missed out on understanding from the thoughts in their partner's mind.
You know my legs are tired, of runnin' the maze you've planned
Acknowledging the exhaustion from trying to understand the complex ideas and plans their partner has.
So just lie to me baby, tell me maybe
Asking their partner to tell them anything, even if it might not be completely true.
All the while you never made me smile
Feeling like their partner never made them happy like they wanted to.
So just lie to me baby, her mind is hazy
Again asking their partner to lie and tell them what they want to hear, as the singer's mind is unclear from confusion or uncertainty.
Now you're gone, I'm havin' so much fun
Only feeling happy and enjoying life after their partner has left them.
You tell me that you're bothered with the lies that you've been fed
The partner confessing to being bothered by the lies they've been told.
'Cause oh Lord one more broken promise to the search of a new band
Venting about being let down by the promises of finding a new band to join.
But the feeling seems so mutual, it's the fabric of our lives
Realizing that the feelings are shared between partners and woven into their lives, and that's just how it is.
Timing so unusual, it makes us wanna fight
Feeling like the timing of things is causing them to argue and fight between each other.
Take your games elsewhere honey and I'm not feeling right
Telling their partner to go play their games somewhere else because it's not making the artist feel good or comfortable.
Maybe you'd be better off, if you just try, just try, just try
Suggesting their partner might be better off if they just try harder to make the relationship work.
So just lie to me baby, tell me maybe
Repeating the earlier request for their partner to lie and tell them what they want to hear, even if it may not be truthful.
All the while you never made me smile
Reiterating the earlier point that their partner never made them truly happy.
So just lie to me baby, my mind is hazy
Another repetition of the request for their partner to lie because their mind is still uncertain and confused.
Now you're gone, I'm havin' so much fun
Ending the song where it began, with the idea that the artist is happy now that their partner is gone.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Cap off the song with excitement and enthusiasm.
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