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.
More Girls Like You
Kip Moore Lyrics
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Out in Montana fields
Might've earned me a bad reputation
But never stopped these wheels
From going and rolling too far
Running and gunning a little too hard
So un-reigned, so untamed, yeah
Wanna reach for the brightest star, set it on a ring
Put it on your hand, grab a piece of land
And raise a few
More girls like you
Your soul is pure golden
Must've been true love you were grown in
Sent the sun rays to a dark place
On the same day, yeah, God made
Girls like you make guys like me
Wanna reach for the brightest star, set it on a ring
Put it on your hand, grab a piece of land
And raise a few, yeah
More girls like you
More girls like you
It's been a while since I stopped and prayed
But Lord have mercy look at her
He sure didn't make no mistake when he put that angel on Earth
Yeah, God made
Girls like you make guys like me
Wanna reach for the brightest star, set it on a ring
Put it on your hand, grab a piece of land
And raise a few, yeah
More girls like you
More girls like you
More girls like you
Yeah
More girls like you
Yeah
More girls like you
Yeah
Kip Moore's "More Girls Like You" is basically a love song dedicated to the woman of his dreams. He begins to brag about his wild ways, but later admits that he's looking for someone to tame him, someone like the girl he's singing to. The first stanza speaks of the freedom he's enjoyed living like an untamed mustang in the open fields of Montana. He admits that such a lifestyle could have earned him a bad reputation, but it didn't stop him from living life on his own terms. The second stanza is where he acknowledges his need for a good woman. He praises his lady's qualities as immaculate, like her soul is pure gold. Kip Moore draws a parallel between the day his girl was born, and the day God sent sun rays to a dark place.
In the hook, he declares that girls like the one he is singing to make guys like him want to take risks and strive to reach the stars. He symbolizes this craving with wanting to put the brightest star on a ring and place it on her finger. The song is essentially an ode to good women, a tribute to their beauty, strength, and ability to shape better men. It's worth noting that although Kip Moore was famous for his rough-around-the-edges image, the song shows a softer side of the country musician.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've been living like a wild old mustang
I have been living my life without restraints, like a wild horse in Montana.
Out in Montana fields
I have been living in the open countryside of Montana.
Might've earned me a bad reputation
My wild lifestyle may have given me a negative image in society.
But never stopped these wheels
These negative opinions never stopped me from continuing my life in the same way.
From going and rolling too far
I have not held back in life and have gone to great lengths in living without restraint.
Running and gunning a little too hard
I have also always been very ambitious and driven in my pursuits.
So un-reigned, so untamed, yeah
My life has been unfettered and unrestrained.
So God made girls like you make guys like me
God created women like you who inspire men like me to become better and reach for the best in life.
Wanna reach for the brightest star, set it on a ring
These women inspire me to aim high and achieve the greatest accomplishments, like winning your heart and presenting you with the best engagement ring.
Put it on your hand, grab a piece of land
This line suggests building a future together, getting married, and starting a family.
And raise a few
Forming a family unit with our children.
Your soul is pure golden
The artist praises the qualities of the woman's character, specifically highlighting her pure, beautiful soul.
Must've been true love you were grown in
The woman's loving and compassionate nature must have come from being raised in a loving environment.
Sent the sun rays to a dark place
She brings light and happiness to dark and difficult situations.
On the same day, yeah, God made
God created these amazing women on the same day He created the world.
Girls like you make guys like me
These wonderful, inspiring women make men want to be better people and aim higher in life.
It's been a while since I stopped and prayed
It's been some time since the artist has prayed to God, but meeting this incredible woman reminds him to be thankful for her presence in his life.
But Lord have mercy look at her
The singer expresses his awe and appreciation for the woman he loves.
He sure didn't make no mistake when he put that angel on Earth
God created this woman to be perfect in every way, and the singer feels lucky to have found her.
More girls like you
The artist hopes that there are more women like her in the world, as they inspire men to be better people and encourage them to pursue their dreams.
More girls like you
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
More girls like you
Repeating the previous line once more for emphasis.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Miller, Kip Moore, Steven Lee Olsen, David Garcia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cynthiadunlap1914
I will never forget my brother was at his concert called me on FaceTime dedicated this song to me. We were suppose to to his SD concert but he passed away. He was always fun and adored me as his sis. My brothers son signed kip on with live nation so my brother was backstage and really knew kip he's a cool guy surfer too. RIP mike love this song
@masonconnor2059
Hello Cynthia
@lisakatz9437
So sorry for your loss
@mikeflinn8983
When this song first came out, I listened to it nonstop for almost an entire month. A couple years later and it's still one of my favorites.
@biguglyhale9011
Still love it in 2021.
@stevenfetzer4911
Still pops into my head.
@richsmith762
Great song Love that guitar
@dominics1636
Ditto
@jamiev2159
Found that girl, now we have a 1,5month old little girl together🥰
@JustMe-mh2pn
Surfer, country music rock star, good looking and still a really nice guy! Sometimes God has just distributed the talents really well.