Urban was born in Whangarei, North Island, New Zealand (on 26 October, 1967). Before he turned two years old his family moved to Australia. By age seven, Urban was already thinking about emigrating to America and making his mark in Nashville. Urban began to learn the guitar at age six and began winning talent contests at age eight. By twelve he was booking his band in local clubs, and at fifteen he quit school to hit the road. In 1990, Urban signed with EMI in Australia and recorded his first solo album, which charted four No. 1 country hits in Australia. In 1992, he moved to Nashville to pursue the largest country music market in the world. Originally the front man for The Ranch, a three-piece group that released one album in 1997 to critical acclaim, Urban disbanded the group to pursue a solo career.
In the late 90's Urban battled an addiction to cocaine. After reaching a personal rock bottom in 1998, he became determined to give up the habit and checked into Cumberland Heights, a treatment center in Nashville. After cleaning up, Urban released his self-titled American debut in 2000, achieving three top 5 hits and securing the title of Top New Male Vocalist Award at the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards. Urban, openly regarded as a modern day guitar virtuoso, has performed as a session musician on albums such as Garth Brooks' Double Live and the Dixie Chicks' Fly.
In an attempt to gain more exposure, Keith then appeared semi-nude in an interview for Playgirl magazine's April 2001 issue. The publicity attempt worked as Keith was on the cover of the magazine's readers' most requested issue.
Keith Urban released Golden Road in 2002, and the success of the single "Somebody Like You" sent his career into high gear. The single spent eight consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, remaining at No. 1 longer than any other country artist in 2002. Three other singles were released, two went to No. 1 and the third was No. 3. The album went platinum in every country where it has been released and is triple platinum in the United States. In 2004 Be Here was released and nominated for best country album at the Grammy Awards and at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Out of the five singles released from Be Here, three went No. 1, and two fell just shy of that mark to land at No. 2. In 2006 the album went triple platinum in the U.S. Urban has also released Days Go By, a greatest hits collection, in Europe. With a career total of 13 singles released, seven singles went to No. 1, two went to No.2, two went to No.3, one went to No. 4, and one went to No.18.
Touring as a supporting act for renowned country acts Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney honed Urban's skills and stage-craft. Country video channel CMT signed on as the title sponsor of Keith Urban's first headlining arena tour titled Keith Urban Be Here '04. Urban continued his meteoric rise to fame in 2005 with the very successful Alive in '05 tour. He performed in the Live 8 Philadelphia concert on July 2, 2005 and had been chosen by The Gap to appear alongside seven other musical stars in their "Favorites" campaign. In 2005 he was named CMA's Entertainer of the Year. He released a DVD in late September entitled Livin' Right Now, recorded in California on December 2004. Urban performed "Better Life" on the CMA Awards and "You'll Think of Me" on the American Music Awards. He also performed at the Grammys playing "You'll Think of Me" and "The Lucky One" with Faith Hill. At the 2006 ACM Awards Urban gave two performances when he performed "Tonight I Wanna Cry" and played guitar for Brooks & Dunn's song "Believe."
Personal life
On arriving in Nashville, Tennessee in 1992, Urban quickly fell for veterinary technician Laura Sigler. The pair shared an on-off relationship from 1992, and lived together between 1998 and 2002. Urban paid tribute to Sigler in the sleeve notes to his self-titled first hit album, and dedicated love song "You're The Only One" to Sigler, writing "For Laura" at the bottom of the lyrics. After proposing to Sigler in 2001, the pair broke up in 2002.
In 2002, after his painful breakup with Sigler, Urban met supermodel Niki Taylor, who played his love interest in his music video for "Somebody Like You." Taylor had told her hair/makeup person, Debra Wingo, that she might be interested in being in a country music video. Wingo also does hair/makeup for Urban, and she mentioned that he was getting ready to do a video. Urban and Taylor dated on and off for three years until their split was officially announced July 2005.
Urban met actress Nicole Kidman at an event in Hollywood in January of 2005. In May of 2006, Urban and Kidman announced their engagement, and their plans to wed in Australia. They got married in Australia on 25 June 2006 at the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in the grounds of St Patrick's Estate, Manly, Sydney.
Little Bit of Everything
Keith Urban Lyrics
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And hang a disco ball from an old oak tree
Smoke and drink once in a while
Somehow it'd be good for me
I want a cool chick that'll cook for me
But'll dance on the bar in her tan bare feet
And do what I want when I want and she'll do it with me
I just wanna sing a little chill song
Get my groove on
Pour something strong down in my drink
Oh, I know that I don't need a whole lot of anything
I just want a little bit of everything
Na na na na
Na na na na
I just want a little bit of everything
Na na na na
Na na na na, whoa
Now I don't need a garage full of cars
But I'll take a whole box of Cuban cigars
And I'll smoke 'em nice and slow
Like they were good for me
Don't need a ranch or a big piece of land
But I like to get a little bit of dirt on my hands
A big ol' couch in a big ol' room
Still feels lonely when it's just you, yes it does
I don't need too much of nothing
I just wanna sing a little chill song
And get my groove on
Pour something strong down in my drink
Oh, I know that I don't need a whole lot of anything
I just want a little bit of everything
Na na na na
Na na na na
A little bit of everything
Under the sun
So, when I kick back basking in it
I'll be okay with what I've done
Still having fun, mm
That's right, mm
'Cause I don't need too much of nothing
I just wanna sing a little chill song
Get my groove on
Pour something strong down in my drink
Oh, I know that I don't need a whole lot of anything
I just want a little bit of everything
Na na na na
Na na na na
I just want a little bit of everything
Na na na na
Na na na na
I just want a little bit of everything
Yeah
Whoa, whoa, oh yeah, woo
In “Little Bit of Everything,” Keith Urban sings about the simple pleasures and desires in life. He longs for a life where he can have a little bit of everything - a little bit of partying, a little bit of relaxation, and a little bit of adventure. He wishes he could take a cab down to the creek and hang a disco ball from an old oak tree, smoke and drink once in a while, because somehow it would be good for him. He wants a Cool chick that would cook for him but also dance on the bar in her tan bare feet and do whatever he wants when he wants, and she will do it with him.
The song is basically an anthem for those who want a good life but don't want to get caught up in the materialistic world. Urban sings that he doesn't need too much of anything, just a little bit of everything - a little bit of sun, a little bit of dirt on his hands, a whole box of Cuban cigars that he can smoke nice and slow because it makes him feel good.
Overall, the song is all about happiness being found in the simple things in life. It's about being content with what you have and enjoying each moment as it comes.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I could take a cab down to the creek
The singer wishes he could travel to a certain location with a specific desire.
And hang a disco ball from an old oak tree
The singer has a specific visual in mind and is expressing a desire to bring that to life.
Smoke and drink once in a while
The singer admits to indulging in certain vices to blow off steam.
Somehow it'd be good for me
The singer believes that doing what he wants would be beneficial for him.
I want a cool chick that'll cook for me
The singer is looking for a partner who is willing to cook for him and is cool.
But'll dance on the bar in her tan bare feet
The singer has a specific visual in mind regarding what he wants from a partner.
And do what I want when I want and she'll do it with me
The singer wants someone who is willing to do things with him and follow his lead.
Now I don't need a garage full of cars
The singer does not prioritize materialistic things such as cars.
But I'll take a whole box of Cuban cigars
The singer indulges in luxury items such as cigars.
And I'll smoke 'em nice and slow
The singer enjoys taking his time while indulging in his vices.
Like they were good for me
The singer acknowledges that his vices are not necessarily good for him, but he still indulges in them.
Don't need a ranch or a big piece of land
The singer does not want a large property.
But I like to get a little bit of dirt on my hands
The singer enjoys getting his hands dirty and doing manual labor.
A big ol' couch in a big ol' room
Despite having material possessions, the singer still feels lonely.
Still feels lonely when it's just you, yes it does
The singer admits that no matter how much he has or how many possessions he collects, it still does not fulfill him.
A little bit of everything under the sun
The singer desires many things in life.
So, when I kick back basking in it
The singer looks forward to relaxing and enjoying life.
I'll be okay with what I've done
The singer will be at peace with what he has accomplished.
Still having fun
The singer will continue to enjoy life and have fun.
I don't need too much of nothing
The singer is content with just a few things in life.
I just wanna sing a little chill song
The singer is looking forward to expressing himself through music in a way that is relaxing.
Get my groove on
The singer is looking to enjoy himself and let loose through music.
Pour something strong down in my drink
The singer enjoys drinking strong drinks to unwind.
Oh, I know that I don't need a whole lot of anything
The singer acknowledges that he does not need too much in life to be happy.
I just want a little bit of everything
The singer desires a variety of experiences in life.
Na na na na
Refrain.
Yeah
Affirmative.
Whoa, whoa, oh yeah, woo
Exclamation of excitement and celebration.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Kevin Rudolf
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chelsea Clayton
Absolutely love this song.. Never fails to make me smile and start singing along no matter my mood or how bad or rough the day was
Sara Dougherty
Keith is a hero to me and I think his songs are a masterpiece. I like how he explores a lot of genres and integrates that sound into country and I like how he's not just doing one genre fusing everything together lol a little bit of everything
victoria chilufya
This is a master piece. The beat, the lyrics and the voice all excellent 👌... You are phenomenal Keith...
Keith Urban
Thanks for your sincere compliment and love. I'm not complete without you as my fan, I have you to be most thankful for and I hope you never stop following my career?
Kelsey Kays
I love the way his guitar always sounds in any and all of his songs. Keith Urban you're one hell of an artist.
Anthony Courey
That's Kevin's guitar
Keith Urban
How are you doing today and family?
Michael L
@Keith Urban I'm Ava my dad owns this account but I'm literally your biggest fan!!! I've listened to your music since I was 6!!!
Michael L
And also your consert was the First I've ever been to in Toronto
Keith Urban
@Michael L thanks for your support 💓