Country-pop may have ruled the charts, but Kevin Fowler established himself… Read Full Bio ↴Country-pop may have ruled the charts, but Kevin Fowler established himself impressively throughout Texas by making modest honky tonk-style country for regular folks. Raised in the West Texas town Amarillo, the guitarist began his musical career on both drums and piano. He left Texas at age 20 for the bright lights of Los Angeles, where he studied music at the Guitar Institute of Technology. He returned to Texas soon after and settled in Austin, where he joined the hard rock band Dangerous Toys. Following this eye-opening stint, Fowler started his own Southern hard rock band, Thunderfoot. He soon came to the realization, however, that he couldn't shake his West Texas roots and gave up hard rock for country, the style of music he grew up with.

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.

High On The Hog
Kevin Fowler Lyrics

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Girl until the day I met you my heart was feelin? down

I was lookin? for a lover who wouldn?t like any other

And thinkin? she could never be found

I was searchin? high and low, honey don?t you know You were all I was lookin? for

Then you came along and my luck started changin? I?m feelin? like never before

(chorus)

You were lonely, you were only in my dreams

Were so lonely, aw but now you got me livin? so High on the hog,

girl you got me feelin? like I?m the top dog, like I?ve

died and gone to heaven

I?m on cloud nine, livin? mighty fine

You?re all I ever wanted but thought I?d never find High on the hog,

my feet ain?t even touchin? the ground

Well, once I was a poor man never thought that love was ever gonna come my way

Yea, the bottom of the barrel was all I ever saw I was sinkin? lower every day

Not a penny to my name,

my life ain?t been the same since you came walkin? through my door

Now I?m here in high cotton, I?m

livin? mighty large,

I?m grinnin? like never before

(chorus twice)

My feet ain?t even touchin? the ground

Yea, my feet ain?t even touchin? the ground

Overall Meaning

In Kevin Fowler's song High On The Hog, the lyrics tell the story of a man who was feeling down and lonely until he met the love of his life. He had searched high and low for a lover who was different from the rest and thought he would never find her. Until, one day she walked into his life and everything changed. He feels like he's on cloud nine and is living his best life. The chorus repeats this sentiment with the man feeling like he's the top dog and was once only dreaming of this kind of happiness.

These lyrics illustrate the transformative power of falling in love. Before he met his lover, he was lost and didn't see much hope. Now he feels like he's on the top of the world and is happier than he ever thought he could be. He describes himself as living in high cotton, which is a phrase meaning living in luxury, demonstrating how much his life has changed since he met his partner.

High On The Hog is a song that celebrates the joys of love and getting everything you ever wanted. It reminds listeners that anything is possible with the right attitude and the right person by your side. The song's catchy melody and upbeat rhythm contribute to its feel-good message.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl until the day I met you my heart was feelin? down
Before meeting you, I was feeling low and unhappy.

I was lookin? for a lover who wouldn?t like any other
I was searching for a unique and special partner.

And thinkin? she could never be found
I thought that finding such a partner was unlikely.

I was searchin? high and low, honey don?t you know
I was searching everywhere I could for this special someone.

You were all I was lookin? for
I found what I was looking for in you.

Then you came along and my luck started changin?
Meeting you was a turning point for me.

I?m feelin? like never before
My emotions are heightened and I'm really happy.

You were lonely, you were only in my dreams
I used to dream of someone like you when I was feeling lonely.

Were so lonely, aw but now you got me livin? so High on the hog,
Now that I have you as my partner, I am living a carefree and comfortable life.

girl you got me feelin? like I?m the top dog, like I?ve
You make me feel powerful and confident.

died and gone to heaven
Being with you feels like a dream come true.

I?m on cloud nine, livin? mighty fine
I am extremely happy and content with my life.

You?re all I ever wanted but thought I?d never find High on the hog,
You embody everything I've ever wanted in a partner, but never thought I could find.

my feet ain?t even touchin? the ground
I feel like I'm floating on air, because I am so happy.

Well, once I was a poor man never thought that love was ever gonna come my way
I used to think that finding love was impossible, because I was struggling financially.

Yea, the bottom of the barrel was all I ever saw I was sinkin? lower every day
My life was not going well and things seemed to be getting worse.

Not a penny to my name, my life ain?t been the same since you came walkin? through my door
I was poor and life was difficult, but things changed drastically once you entered my life.

Now I?m here in high cotton, I?m livin? mighty large,
Now that I'm with you, I am living a life of luxury and abundance.

I?m grinnin? like never before
I am smiling wider than I ever have before.

My feet ain?t even touchin? the ground
I feel like I'm floating on air, because I am so happy.

Yea, my feet ain?t even touchin? the ground
I feel like I'm floating on air, because I am so happy.

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