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.
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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.
Red Camaro
Keith Urban Lyrics
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Or gettin' married in Vegas
Sunsets down on the sand
Lettin' loose and goin' crazy
Somewhere, somebody tonight is falling in love
And 325 horses can't get me to you fast enough
Your lips around a Coca-Cola
Some things never go out of style
Like you and me together
Staring at your legs on the leather of my
Red Camaro
You got them cowgirl boots on
That summer dress blowin'
Girl, there ain't nothin' bout you that
Don't get to me and you know it
When it comes to love, it ain't ever changin'
Same things will always get a boys heart racin'
Your lips around a Coca-Cola
My hand on the wheel and your head on my shoulder
Some things never go out of style
Like you and me together
Staring at your legs on the leather of my
Red Camaro
Pulling off on the side of the dirt road
So many things that we know, but we don't know
Discovering you by the glow of the dashboard light
Falling in love in the middle of nowhere
Maybe it's wrong, but it looks like we don't care
It feels right, yeah, it feels so right
Just like
Your lips around a Coca-Cola
My hand on the wheel and your head on my shoulder
And some things never go out of style
Like you and me together
Oh, birds of a feather
Your lips around a Coca-Cola
One hand on the wheel and your head on my shoulder
And some things just never go out of style
Like you and me together
Staring at your legs on the black leather, of my
Red Camaro
In Keith Urban's "Red Camaro," the singer sings about a joyful journey with his partner. He sings about their road trip to exciting destinations like New Orleans and Las Vegas. He also sings about how certain things never go out of style like being together, staring at your partner's legs, and taking time to fall in love. The couple shares a Coke and enjoys the scenic drive in his red Camaro. The lyrics explore a lighthearted and optimistic relationship that is free spirited, adventurous, and carefree. The song is a reflection of how fleeting moments can turn into lifelong memories when you share them with the right person.
The lyrics in "Red Camaro" evoke feelings of adventure, love, and nostalgia. They take listeners on a journey of sights, sounds, and emotions that we can all relate to. The song is an ode to the classic Americana road trip, where the journey is just as important as the destination. The song shows how love can thrive during these journeys and how shared experiences can bring people closer together.
Line by Line Meaning
Road trip to New Orleans
Going on a long drive to experience the liveliness and culture of New Orleans
Or gettin' married in Vegas
Considering the idea of getting married in Las Vegas, known for its quick and unconventional weddings
Sunsets down on the sand
Watching the beauty of sunsets while being on a beach
Lettin' loose and goin' crazy
Having fun, letting go of inhibitions, and doing wild or spontaneous things
Somewhere, somebody tonight is falling in love
Realizing that someone, somewhere is likely falling in love at the same time
And 325 horses can't get me to you fast enough
Possessing so much love and eagerness to see someone that even a fast car with 325 horsepower won't be fast enough to reach them
Your lips around a Coca-Cola
Watching someone drink a Coca-Cola, and feeling the intimate moment of being close to them
My hand on the wheel and your head on my shoulder
Driving a car together, with one person's hand on the wheel and the other person resting their head on their partner's shoulder
Some things never go out of style
Some experiences, like the ones shared together, are timeless and always cherished
Like you and me together
Acknowledging the strong connection and bond between two people
Staring at your legs on the leather of my Red Camaro
Appreciating the person's beauty and the intimacy shared while sitting close in a red Camaro with leather seats
You got them cowgirl boots on
Noticing and admiring the person's fashionable boots
That summer dress blowin'
Enjoying the sight of the person's summer dress being blown by the wind
Girl, there ain't nothin' bout you that Don't get to me and you know it
Feeling strongly attracted to every aspect of a person, and the other person being aware of it
When it comes to love, it ain't ever changin'
Believing that love itself remains the same and never changes despite the changing dynamics of the world
Same things will always get a boys heart racin'
Certain things, like the sight of attractive features, will always excite someone and make their heart race faster
Pulling off on the side of the dirt road
Stopping the car by the side of the road, which may be a dirt road or a less traveled path
So many things that we know, but we don't know
Realizing that there are still many unknown aspects about the other person, despite the familiarity of their relationship
Discovering you by the glow of the dashboard light
Noticing and admiring someone's beauty in the dim light emitted by the car's dashboard
Falling in love in the middle of nowhere
Falling in love in an isolated and secluded place, away from the distractions and interruptions of the outside world
Maybe it's wrong, but it looks like we don't care
Realizing that pursuing the relationship may not be acceptable or well-received to some, but not caring about their opinions as the relationship feels right
It feels right, yeah, it feels so right
Expressing the strong belief and certainty that the relationship feels right
Just like your lips around a Coca-Cola
Comparing the feeling of just being with the other person to the intimate moment of watching them drink a Coca-Cola
My hand on the wheel and your head on my shoulder
Repeating the previous line to emphasize their continued experience of driving together
And some things just never go out of style
Asserting that some things, like being together and sharing intimate moments, never go out of style
Like you and me together
Repeating the previous line to stress the strong bond between two people
Staring at your legs on the black leather, of my Red Camaro
Repeating the previous line with minor changes, to keep admiring the person in a different setting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT JAMES, KEITH URBAN, MIKE ELIZONDO
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