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.
Last Shot
Kip Moore Lyrics
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Like Jack and Coke, sitting on the bar when it gets watered down
So I ain't gonna say it, oh I ain't gonna lie
If you wanna known the truth, how I feel about you tonight
If you were my last breath, I'd just wanna hold ya
If you were my last night I ever had on wheels, I woulda drive you like I stole ya
If you were my last shot, last shot of whiskey
Swirl you around and around and around
Then I'd shoot ya down
So baby let me look at you and see just what I got
If you were my cherry stem I'd tie you in a knot
And if I could inhale you, oh baby I'd be gone
I'd be floating round high as the Colorado sky blowing smoke rings all night long
If you were my last breath, I'd just wanna hold ya
If you were my last night I ever had on wheels, I woulda drive you like I stole ya
If you were my last shot of whiskey
I'd press you to my lips, take a little sip
Swirl you around and around and around
Then I'd shoot you down
Last call, last chance
Last dance I was ever gonna get to take
If you were my last breath, I'd just wanna hold ya
If you were my last night I ever had on wheels, I woulda drive you like I stole ya
If you were my last shot of whiskey
I'd press you to my lips, take a little sip
Swirl you around and around and around
Then I'd shoot you down
Then I'd shoot you down
If you were my last breath
Well, I'd just wanna hold ya
"Last Shot" is a love song where Kip Moore expresses his deep affection for his partner. In the first verse, he notes how the word "love" is often overused and he refuses to join the bandwagon of using the word carelessly. He then goes ahead to describe how much he values his lover by painting different romantic scenarios. Kip imagines himself holding and cherishing his partner if she were his last breath, driving her like he stole her if she were his last night on wheels, and cherishing her like his last shot of whiskey.
The chorus then culminates in a metaphor where Kip compares the value of his partner to the last shot of whiskey. He vows to savor every moment with her as he shoots her down, which is an expression of how much he wants to be with her. The second verse describes Kip's desire to hold and be with his partner by drawing from different images. He would even tie her in a knot if she were his cherry stem, or inhale her like smoke rings from a cigar.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, baby love's just one of those words, just gets thrown around
Love is often used casually and without sincerity like a drink that's been watered down
So I ain't gonna say it, oh I ain't gonna lie
I won't say I love you if I don't truly mean it
If you wanna known the truth, how I feel about you tonight
You want to know how I really feel for you right now
If you were my last breath, I'd just wanna hold ya
You mean everything to me and I would want to hold you close if we were running out of time
If you were my last night I ever had on wheels, I woulda drive you like I stole ya
If this were the last night we could be together, I would make the most of it by taking you on a wild ride
If you were my last shot, last shot of whiskey
If you were the last indulgence I could have, I'd choose you like I'd choose my favorite whiskey
I'd press you to my lips, take a little sip
I would savor every moment that I had with you
Swirl you around and around and around
I would enjoy our time together and make it last
Then I'd shoot ya down
I would fully embrace the moment with you and enjoy it to the fullest
So baby let me look at you and see just what I got
I want to take some time to appreciate you and realize how lucky I am to have you
If you were my cherry stem I'd tie you in a knot
I appreciate every small detail about you and would even find ways to admire a cherry stem just because it's a part of you
And if I could inhale you, oh baby I'd be gone
I'm so entranced by you that if I could take in everything about you, I would lose myself completely
I'd be floating round high as the Colorado sky blowing smoke rings all night long
You fill me up so much that I feel like I'm in my own little world, enjoying every moment with you
Last call, last chance
This could be our last opportunity to spend this kind of moment together
Last dance I was ever gonna get to take
I want to make this moment count and make it something we will never forget
Lyrics © CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN COUCH, DAVID LEE MURPHY, KIP MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lisa Green
Well, baby love's just one of those words that gets thrown around
Like Jack and Coke, sitting on the bar when it gets watered down
So I ain't gonna say it, oh but I ain't gonna lie
If you wanna know the truth how I feel about you tonight
If you were my last breath, I'd just wanna hold you
If you were my last night of hell on wheels
I'd wanna drive you like I stole ya
If you were my last shot, last shot of whiskey (last shot of whiskey)
I'd press you to my lips, take a little sip
Swirl you around and around and around
Then I'd shoot you down
So baby let me look at you and see just what I got
If you were my cherry stem I'd tie you in a knot
And if I couldn't hail you, oh baby I'd be gone
I'd be floating round high as the Colorado sky, blowing smoke rings all night long
If you were my last breath, I'd just wanna hold ya
If you were my last night of hell on wheels
I'd wanna drive you like I stole ya
If you were my last shot, of whiskey (last shot of whiskey)
I'd press you to my lips, take a little sip
Swirl you around and around and around
Then I'd shoot you down
Last call, last chance, last dance I was ever gonna get to take
If you were my last breath, I'd just wanna hold you
My last night of hell on wheels, wanna drive you like I stole you
If you were my last shot, of whiskey (last shot of whiskey)
I'd press you to my lips, take a little sip
Swirl you around and around and around
Then I'd shoot you down
Then I'd shoot you down
Well, if you were my last breath
Well, I'd just wanna hold you
Lisa Amanda Benefield
Hes a limited edition, he's real, raw, genuine and authentic. His songs are real life experiences that you can relate too. His voice is amazing!
obxbronco
He didn't write this song. Guy my uncle plays drums for did, David Lee Murphy
Clay Peter
U on 🔥fire really obviously really seems be class ABSOLUTELY grt Jam it inspire me a lot, Well dude keep moving n give away a best shot Lv u ! 👍✌😍
Michele Partyka
You forgot 🔥🥵😉
Cindy Watson
Kip Moore hi
Alysin Wunderland
#Facts
Shauna Lee
I’ve never got hooked on a song like this one. Repeat over and over and never get bored of it
Rafael Prieto
Shit i thought i was the only one lol its an awesome jam
kirby sabbatini
@rodeleon paz because it tells the story of treating a woman lyrics me you only have one night to love her. In case you did not know you should love her like every day/night is your last.
Wendy Dement
Reminds me of an 80's power ballad