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.
Everything But You
Kip Moore Lyrics
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What town I'm calling home for now
And just how long I'll be there before I turn around
Truth is I've finally found the place
Where I can start to plant some roots
It's about as close to being perfect, it's got everything but you
And this old man down the street makes damn good wine
It's got stars that shine like diamonds on the black canvas behind 'em
And there's a sun out here that seems to always shine
And I've never seen water quite so blue
It's got everything but you
There's a taco stand right down the corner
Serves the best cold draft beer
Sometimes I order up a round, pretend that you're right here
And a reggae band plays every Friday
We drink and dance into the night
Most folks around here think I'm a local and
I'd say that that's about right, yeah, that's about right
There's a pathway to the ocean, a salty breeze blowing
And this old man down the street makes damn good wine
It's got stars that shine like diamonds on the black canvas behind 'em
And there's a sun out here that seems to always shine
And I ain't never seen water quite so blue
It's got everything but you
And that's everything to me
You, the only thing I need, yeah
There's a pathway to the ocean, a salty breeze blowing
And this old man down the street makes damn good wine
And I've never seen water quite so blue
No, I ain't never seen water quite so blue
It's got everything but you, yeah
In Kip Moore's song "Everything But You," the lyrics are about the feeling of finally finding a place to settle down and call home. The singer describes a picturesque place by the ocean where he can see the stars, drink good wine made by an old man down the street, and enjoy the sun that always shines. He talks about a taco stand where he drinks beer and pretends that his significant other is there.
Despite being surrounded by everything he could want, the singer realizes that what makes this place complete is his special someone. The lyrics reveal that he misses his loved one, and the only thing the town is missing is them. The line, "it's got everything but you," is a poignant reminder that no matter how perfect a situation may seem, it's incomplete without the one you love.
The song's imagery of a tranquil beach town creates a sense of longing and wistfulness, emphasizing the importance of love and companionship. The song speaks to the human need for connection and how the most perfect setting can feel empty without someone special to share it with.
Line by Line Meaning
I bet you're wondering where I've been
You may be curious about my whereabouts
What town I'm calling home for now
Which city I'm temporarily residing in
And just how long I'll be there before I turn around
How many days it will take for me to come back
Truth is I've finally found the place
To be honest, I have discovered a new city
Where I can start to plant some roots
A place that I can call my own, where I can grow
It's about as close to being perfect, it's got everything but you
Although it's not perfect, it has almost everything I need except you
There's a pathway to the ocean, a salty breeze blowing
A path towards the sea, with the fresh smell of salt in the air
And this old man down the street makes damn good wine
A wise old man nearby who creates a very good wine
It's got stars that shine like diamonds on the black canvas behind 'em
The sky is filled with stars, reflecting brightly on the dark canvas
And there's a sun out here that seems to always shine
The sun shines brightly in this joyful city
And I've never seen water quite so blue
The water is a unique shade of blue that I have never seen before
There's a taco stand right down the corner
A Mexican food stand located nearby
Serves the best cold draft beer
They provide an excellent draft beer
Sometimes I order up a round, pretend that you're right here
I will order a beer and pretend you're here with me
And a reggae band plays every Friday
A reggae band performs live every Friday
We drink and dance into the night
We dance and drink until late in the evening
Most folks around here think I'm a local and
Many people in this city assume that I am from here
I'd say that that's about right, yeah, that's about right
I agree, that's quite accurate
And that's everything to me
This city has everything I need
You, the only thing I need, yeah
The only missing piece is you, my love
No, I ain't never seen water quite so blue
The water in this city truly is one of a kind
It's got everything but you, yeah
This city is perfect, except for the fact that you are not here with me
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kipling Moore, Trent Summar
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Natedog749
Why hasn't this song gone crazy popular yet? It's so frkin good.
Cheryl Ann Battista
this guy will be around for a while....good songwriting and feeling in his music.
nowisdasick
Years later and this is still
My favorite song. Very relatable. I remember taking a shot with Kip in 2018 in Missoula, MT. Rock on buddy.
Jacob
One of the best country artist of our time.
Rodney Arcega
This is the most amazing among all his great songs. It has an unexplained blend of emotion.
wayver138
I have NOT stopped listening to this album! Everything on it is amazing :)
Shelley
One of my favorite Kip Moore songs! โค๏ธ๐ถ Paints such a beautiful picture! ๐๐๐ "Stars that shine like diamonds on the black canvas behind em" is my favorite line!๐๐
KJB Truth
I also like "There's a pathway to the ocean, a salty breeze blowing"
Darrin Stone
Absolutely amazing song. The lyrics paint a perfect picture.
Har'soa
Nice voice, beautiful song ๐