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.
The Girls I Go With
Kevin Fowler Lyrics
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My world stop when she hoped out of that Jeep
All my body said, boy don't waist your time
She's out of your leap but I was out of my mind
That girl met her in a sun dress
Top down he hair in a wild mess
Sweet smile singing to the summer on sixty miles
Every think I ever hold that fine girl
This is something that never change
Girl I know it's true 'cause you still turn me on
As much as you use to and every time we touch
I'm still seventeen and in my arms you'll always be
That girl met her in a sun dress
Top down he hair in a wild mess
Sweet smile singing to the summer on sixty miles
That girl just a little crazy, green out switch out the
Every think I ever hold that fine girl
Top down, sweet smile singing to the summer on sixty miles
The first verse speaks about the singer's encounter with a beautiful girl by the lake. The imagery of the sunset by the lake being like a dream sets the scene for a romantic encounter. The second line - "My world stopped when she hoped out of that Jeep" - signifies the moment of impact where the singer is smitten with her. However, all his senses tell him that she is out of his league. Nevertheless, he is out of his mind and is drawn to her despite the warning signals. The chorus speaks about how the girl continues to have the same effect on him despite the passage of time. Every time they touch, he feels like he is 17 again, and she will always be in his arms like she was then.
The second verse reveals more about the girl - she is carefree, a little crazy, and enjoys singing to the summer. Her green light switch outs suggest that she is spontaneous and impulsive, adding to her charm. Perhaps, the singer is drawn to her because she represents the carefree life he could have had if he had not been so focused on his career or other responsibilities. The chorus repeats itself, underscoring the idea that time may have passed, but their feelings for each other remain the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunset by the lake it look just like a dream
The setting of my love story with a girl began at a beautiful place by the lake during a captivating sunset.
My world stop when she hoped out of that Jeep
My existence paused as soon as I saw her coming out of the Jeep; she completely captivated me.
All my body said, boy don't waist your time
My physical instincts warned me that she wasn't attainable, but my heart had already decided.
She's out of your leap but I was out of my mind
Although she was out of my league, I couldn't resist the urge to pursue her; I was crazy about her.
That girl met her in a sun dress
I encountered her for the first time while she was wearing a sundress, which made her even more enchanting.
Top down he hair in a wild mess
With her convertible car's top down, her hair was blowing without restraint, adding to her allure.
Sweet smile singing to the summer on sixty miles
She had a lovely smile, and it seemed like she was enjoying the moment of driving at sixty miles per hour, even singing along to the music.
That girl just a little crazy, green out switch out the
She had an element of madness in her personality, and she was quirky, making her even more desirable.
Every think I ever hold that fine girl
She was the embodiment of everything I had ever desired in a girl, and I felt so lucky to have found her.
This is something that never change
Despite the passage of time, my feelings for her remain unchanged and undiminished.
Girl I know it's true 'cause you still turn me on
I know that my love for her is genuine and authentic because she still has the power to attract and captivate me.
As much as you use to and every time we touch
Every time I touch her, the intensity of my affection for her is renewed, just like it was in the early days of our relationship.
I'm still seventeen and in my arms you'll always be
Whenever I am with her, it feels like I am still a teenager, and I want to hold her in my arms forever.
Top down, sweet smile singing to the summer on sixty miles
Her image of driving her car with the top down, and her sweet and content smile, remain imprinted in my memories, and it brings back many happy moments.
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