Fowler put together a country band in 1998 and began playing Tuesday nights at Babe's on Sixth Street in Austin. Within two years, he'd begun recording albums and struck big with his self-released Beer, Bait and Ammo (2000). The album sold around 30,000 copies in the Texas area and garnered an impressive amount of airplay, particularly for the album's title track. The song became somewhat of a Texas anthem; Mark Chesnutt made the song part of his live show, and Sammy Kershaw recorded it. Fowler returned in 2002 with his third album, High on the Hog, and boasted some impressive guests, including Willie Nelson and David Lee Garza.
Get Along
Kevin Fowler Lyrics
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You pulled the gloves off that first night
Came out swingin' fightin' all night long
Yeah we've been goin' round and round
You've beat me up you've beat me down
Don't think that we'll ever get along
So why don't you get along, get along
It's high time you got good and gone
We can't seem to get along
So why don't you get movin' on
Holdin' out, holdin' on
Tried to hard for way too long
Girl I think it's time you get along
Well you're stubborn as an old pack mule
You'd argue with a barstool
Set you off and you'd fly right through the roof
Yeah you're honry as an old wet hen
You rule the roost with all your men
Think it's time you finally flew the coup
[Chorus]
Yeah let's not try to work this out
Pack your bags and pack your mouth
Don't let that screen door hit you
When you're on your way out
You're hell on wheels you take the cake
Meaner than a rattlesnake
Just one thing left that I need from you
[Chorus]
Yeah I think it's time you get along
The lyrics of Kevin Fowler's song "Get Along" focus on a relationship that has reached a breaking point. The song opens with the singer reminiscing about the beginning of the relationship, thinking it was love at first sight, which then quickly turns into a heated fight. The verses reflect on the cycle of fighting they've been going through, where the woman has been physically and emotionally abusive towards the singer. The chorus suggests that it's time for the woman to leave him since they can't seem to get along, exhaling the sentiment to get along, reminiscing the stubborn & ruinous behavior of the woman towards him, and not willing to work things out.
In general, the song explores the idea that sometimes it's better to let go of a toxic relationship for the sake of everyone involved. The lyrics are straightforward, and the message is clear. Many people can relate to the struggle of holding on to a relationship that's not good for them, and the song captures that sentiment well.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I thought it was love at first sight
I initially believed that we had fallen in love at first sight
You pulled the gloves off that first night
You showed your true colors on that first night
Came out swingin' fightin' all night long
You came at me aggressively and kept fighting throughout the entire night
Yeah we've been goin' round and round
We've been arguing and fighting repeatedly
You've beat me up you've beat me down
You've emotionally hurt me and brought me down
Don't think that we'll ever get along
I don't believe that we'll ever have a harmonious relationship
So why don't you get along, get along
I suggest that you leave and find peace elsewhere
It's high time you got good and gone
It's about time you left for good
Holdin' out, holdin' on
We've been trying to make things work for too long
Tried to hard for way too long
We've put too much effort into this relationship
Girl I think it's time you get along
I believe it's best for you to leave
Well you're stubborn as an old pack mule
You're stubborn and unyielding
You'd argue with a barstool
You'd argue with anything or anyone
Set you off and you'd fly right through the roof
You get easily angered and lose your temper quickly
Yeah you're honry as an old wet hen
You're irritable and easily provoked
You rule the roost with all your men
You're controlling and domineering in your relationships
Think it's time you finally flew the coup
It's time for you to leave and move on
Yeah let's not try to work this out
We shouldn't try to make this work anymore
Pack your bags and pack your mouth
Leave and take your negativity with you
Don't let that screen door hit you
Leave quickly and don't come back
When you're on your way out
As you're leaving
You're hell on wheels you take the cake
You're incredibly difficult to deal with
Meaner than a rattlesnake
You're very mean and unkind
Just one thing left that I need from you
There's only one thing I want from you
Yeah I think it's time you get along
I am certain that it's best for you to leave
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