Using his own contacts in the record business, Shepherd's father and manager, Ken Shepherd, helped his son land a major-label record deal with Giant Records. In 1995, his debut album was entitled Ledbetter Heights and featured original material and a few covers.
He recently converted to Catholicism and overcame an addiction problem, and that's become a theme of his current work. He is married to Hannah Gibson, daughter of Actor Mel Gibson.
Discography:
1995 - Ledbetter Heights
1997 - Trouble Is...
1999 - Live On
2004 - The Place You're In
2007 - 10 Days out...Blues from the Backroads
2011 - How I Go
Nevermind
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Lyrics
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It outta feel better
Bottom sure comes at you a whole lot faster
Can you keep a secret I tell you?
Still don't get no answer where I'm standin'
‘Cause I, I just get a little sure sometimes
And I thought maybe you could tell me why
Nevermind
So long
Torn in
Wrong directions
Tossed and turned
Is how I'm feelin'
I'm gonna tell you everything all about all I'm dreamin'
Let go
Domino
Fall Down
Wherever I'm leaving
And I get a little sure sometimes
Cause I thought that maybe you could tell me why
That's all right baby
Nevermind
Top of the world
It used to look better
Moved down though
Ain't no vertigo
Spin me ‘round faster
Cause I, I just get a little sick sometimes
And I, oh I thought that maybe you could tell me why
That's all right baby
Nevermind
The song "Nevermind" by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band seems to be about the ups and downs of life and relationships. The opening lines "Top of the world, it outta feel better, bottom sure comes at you a whole lot faster" suggest that the singer has experienced both success and failure, and perhaps is struggling to find his footing after a setback. He asks if his friend can keep a secret and tell him what to do, but there's no answer. It's a recognition that sometimes we all feel lost and uncertain, and there's no easy answer.
The chorus, "I just get a little sure sometimes, and I thought maybe you could tell me why, that's all right baby, nevermind," seems to suggest that the singer is resigned to the fact that he may never find the answers he's looking for. He's giving up on trying to figure everything out and is asking for reassurance that everything will be okay. The second verse continues this sense of uncertainty, with the singer feeling "torn in wrong directions" and "tossed and turned". He wants to share his dreams and hopes with someone, but he's not sure who to turn to.
Overall, "Nevermind" seems to be a song about the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life, and the realization that sometimes we just have to let go of our worries and trust that things will work out in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Top of the world
Starting at the highest point of my life
It outta feel better
But surprisingly, it doesn't quite feel that way
Bottom sure comes at you a whole lot faster
It's easier and quicker to come back to the ground
Can you keep a secret I tell you?
Do you promise to keep my secrets?
Still don't get no answer where I'm standin'
But I still have no clarity or answer about where to go next
‘Cause I, I just get a little sure sometimes
Sometimes I feel confident
And I thought maybe you could tell me why
I was hoping you could give me a reason or explanation for my confidence
That's all right baby
But it's okay if you can't
Nevermind
I'll just forget about it and move on
So long
It's been a while
Torn in
Overwhelmed
Wrong directions
I've been taking the wrong path
Tossed and turned
Anxious and restless
Is how I'm feelin'
This is how I'm currently feeling
I'm gonna tell you everything all about all I'm dreamin'
I want to share my dreams and aspirations with you
Let go
To release my worries and concerns
Domino
One thing falling down after another
Fall Down
To face failures and setbacks
Wherever I'm leaving
Wherever I'm heading to
And I get a little sure sometimes
Occasionally, my confidence arises
Cause I thought that maybe you could tell me why
But I need a reason or explanation for this brief confidence
That's all right baby
It's alright if you can't explain it
Nevermind
I'll just forget about it and move on
Top of the world
Again, at the highest point of my life
It used to look better
But this time, everything seems less appealing
Moved down though
Yet, I'm back to the ground again
Ain't no vertigo
But I don't feel dizzy or disoriented
Spin me ‘round faster
Life is moving at a quick pace
Cause I, I just get a little sick sometimes
Occasionally, I feel unwell or sick
And I, oh I thought that maybe you could tell me why
But still, I was hoping you could explain my illness or discomfort
That's all right baby
But if you can't, it's still fine
Nevermind
I'll just forget about it and move on
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