He spent eight years in Nashville before signing a record deal with MCA Nashville. His debut single, "Mary Was the Marrying Kind", peaked at #45 on the country singles charts published by Billboard.
On September 27, 2011, he released his second single, "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck". The song was followed by the release of his debut album Up All Night in April 2012. Moore co-wrote every song on the album, and Brett James produced it. A month later, "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck" hit #1 on the Billboard country charts. "Beer Money" was the album's second single, followed by "Hey Pretty Girl". These songs also reached the country Top 5. Up All Night was the most commercially successful album for a debut country male artist in both 2012 and 2013.
Moore co-wrote two tracks on Thompson Square's self-titled debut album which was released in February 2011: "All the Way" and "Let's Fight", the latter of which was their debut single. He also co-wrote James Wesley's 2012 single "Walking Contradiction". He also co-wrote Frankie Ballard's 2016 single "Cigarette".
In October 2013, Moore announced his fifth single, "Young Love". It charted at #22 on the Country Airplay in March 2014. After it underperformed, it was followed by "Dirt Road", which failed to make Top 40. Moore then decided to "scrap" his second album and compose new material. Moore then released "I'm to Blame", the lead single to his 2015 album, Wild Ones.
On February 10, 2017, Moore released "More Girls Like You" as the lead single from a then-unannounced forthcoming album.
On June 21, 2017, Moore announced the album's title, Slowheart, and its release date of September 8, 2017.
On November 16, 2018, Moore released his second EP titled Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions. Three singles were released in preparation for the EP: "Tennessee Boy," an acoustic version of "Plead the Fifth," and "It Ain't California." The EP consists of seven acoustic tracks.
In May 2019, Moore announced on social media "That's a wrap, record #4 is done". No release date had been officially announced, but on June 15 Moore announced he was checking mixes for his upcoming record, indicating the record may be released sometime in 2019.
On August 9, 2019, Moore released a much-anticipated lead single to his yet to be named upcoming album. "She's Mine" is a song Moore wrote over a decade ago, and finally released it in 2019.
On March 27, 2020, Moore released the title track for his fourth studio album titled Wild World. Later that same day, Moore did an interview with Billboard about his new album. The album, which consists of 13 tracks (twelve of which are co-written by Moore), was released on May 29, 2020. Another preview song, "Southpaw", followed on April 17, 2020.
Drive Me Crazy
Kip Moore Lyrics
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When she moved in just down my street
Still don't know what she saw in me
I guess she liked the way I made her laugh
She wanted more than what friends had
She kissed me once and we never looked back
Our sweat made both us shiver
Don't stop, darling they're just rain drops
The moonlight was all around
Our breath, the only sound
Baby, darling she said take me
And drive me crazy
In the woods in my grandpa's barn
In the back seat of my car
She said it don't matter where we are
She made me thirst for a woman's love
I kept drinking, couldn't get enough
Yeah, there was magic in her velvet touch
First time was down by the river
Our sweat made both us shiver
Don't stop, darling they're just rain drops
The moonlight was all around
Our breath, the only sound
Baby, darling she said take me
And drive me crazy
The leaves changed and the sky turned gray
Her daddy's job took her away
I can still see the tears rolling down her face
Oh, yeah
First time was down by the river
Our sweat making both us shiver
Don't stop, darling they're just rain drops
The moonlight was all around
Our breath, the only sound
Baby, darling she said take me
And drive me crazy
Baby, drive me crazy
The song "Drive Me Crazy" by Kip Moore is a nostalgic and heartfelt story of young love and lust. The lyrics describe the singer's initial attraction to the girl who moves in down the street who is about 17 years old, and how they quickly develop a romantic relationship. She is fascinated with his sense of humor and wants more than just friendship with him. The two share a steamy first encounter by the river, in which they are shivering due to the sweat and the raindrops that fall around them. The song portrays how their love grew and will always be remembered fondly in his memory.
The story continues as the couple finds clandestine places to express their love, including his grandpa's barn and the back seat of his car. Despite the location, it does not matter to either of them as they are consumed with lust and love for each other. Her touch is described as "velvet", and it is clear that the singer is deeply in love with this girl who has awakened his desire for intimacy. As the song progresses, the narrative takes a sorrowful turn as the girl's father's job takes her away. Still, the love they shared and the moments they had together remain in the singer's thoughts always.
The song is a powerful reminder of the intensity of young love and the memories that remain with us for our entire lives. It speaks to the fragility of relationships and how we should cherish the moments we have with those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
She was pretty, about seventeen
The singer describes the physical appearance of a woman who caught his attention when he was younger.
When she moved in just down my street
The woman mentioned in the previous line moved in near the singer's home.
Still don't know what she saw in me
The singer is surprised that the woman was interested in him.
I guess she liked the way I made her laugh
The artist hypothesizes that his humor is the reason why the woman liked him.
She wanted more than what friends had
The woman wanted a romantic relationship, not just platonic friendship.
She kissed me once and we never looked back
The first kiss between the singer and the woman marked the beginning of their romantic relationship.
First time was down by the river
The first time the couple was intimate was at a river.
Our sweat made both us shiver
The physical exertion caused by intimacy resulted in the couple shivering from sweat and exertion.
Don't stop, darling they're just rain drops
The couple continued their intimacy even though it was raining outside.
The moonlight was all around
The moonlight provided the only illumination during their intimate moment.
Our breath, the only sound
The only sound heard during their intimate moment was the couple's breathing.
Baby, darling she said take me
The woman requested the artist to continue to drive her crazy.
And drive me crazy
The woman wanted the singer to continue to give her pleasure.
In the woods in my grandpa's barn
The couple was intimate in a private location, such as a barn in the woods.
In the back seat of my car
The couple was also intimate in the back seat of the singer's car.
She said it don't matter where we are
The woman didn't care where they were as long as they were together.
She made me thirst for a woman's love
The woman's affection made the artist crave romantic attention.
I kept drinking, couldn't get enough
The singer continued to seek out the woman's affection and attention.
Yeah, there was magic in her velvet touch
The woman's physical touch evoked intense emotions in the singer.
The leaves changed and the sky turned gray
The changing of the seasons and weather signifies the end of their time together.
Her daddy's job took her away
The woman had to move away because of her father's work.
I can still see the tears rolling down her face
The artist has a vivid memory of the last time he saw the woman before she moved away.
Baby, drive me crazy
The singer recalls the woman's request for him to continue to drive her crazy, possibly symbolizing his longing for the woman and their past intimacy.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keifer Thompson, Kip Moore
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