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.
The Bull
Kip Moore Lyrics
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I might wind up on the cover of a Rolling Stone
With a pair of shades and a Grammy in my hand
Just a blue jean boy in a great big world of yes
I got my speech already in my head
Then I'll say, then I'll say, yeah, I'll say
Thank you uncle Dean for teaching me La Bamba on guitar
Thank you mama for the roll and
Thank you daddy for the rock
Most of all, most of all
Thanks to the bulls that bucked me off, woo
Aw, hell what if
I turn the rhymes up in my mind into a hit
Then it played a hundred times a day on the radio
Then it gave a little broken heart somewhere some hope
And I'd jump up on the stage and the chorus would go
Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da
Thank you uncle Dean for teaching me La Bamba on guitar
Thank you girl from Broken Bow who shot an arrow through my heart
Thank you mama for the roll and
Thank you daddy for the rock
Most of all, most of all
Thanks to the bulls that bucked me off
Every knock down in the dirt
Every no I ever heard
Sure feel good to laugh when I look back and flip the bull the bird
Every nail that ripped my shirt
Every no I ever heard
Sure feel good to laugh when I look back and flip the bull the bird
Then I'll say, then I'll say, then I'll say
Thank you uncle Dean for teaching me La Bamba on guitar
Thank you girl from Broken Bow who shot an arrow through my heart
Thank you Lynchburg for the nights I needed edges took away
Thank you vinyl for the soundtrack to my life, it's sure been great
Thank you mama for the roll and
Thank you daddy for the rock
Most of all, most of all
Thanks to the bulls that bucked me off
Yeah, most of all
Thank you each and every bull that bucked me off
"Thank you baby"
And I say, and I say, and I say, and I say
In Kip Moore's song "The Bull", he reflects on his journey as a musician and expresses his gratitude towards the people and experiences that have shaped him into the person he is today. The opening lyrics "Who knows, I might wind up on the cover of a Rolling Stone with a pair of shades and a Grammy in my hand" showcase his aspirations and dreams of becoming a successful artist. He then goes on to thank his uncle and the girl who broke his heart for teaching him how to play music and inspiring him to write songs. He also thanks his parents for their support and encouragement, but most importantly, he thanks the bulls that bucked him off, signifying the challenges he faced and overcame along the way.
Moore's use of imagery in the second verse ("Every knock down in the dirt, every no I ever heard, sure feel good to laugh when I look back and flip the bull the bird") portrays the setbacks and rejections he faced in his career, but he was able to overcome them with resilience and a sense of humor. The song ends with a list of other things he is grateful for, from the town he grew up in to the music that has influenced him. Overall, "The Bull" is a song about gratitude and perseverance, and how the obstacles we face in life ultimately shape us into better people.
Line by Line Meaning
Who knows
I don't know what the future holds
I might wind up on the cover of a Rolling Stone
I could be famous
With a pair of shades and a Grammy in my hand
I would have achieved great success
Just a blue jean boy in a great big world of yes
I am a simple guy in a world where everyone says 'yes'
I got my speech already in my head
I am prepared to give a speech when I achieve success
Then I'll say, then I'll say, yeah, I'll say
I will express my gratitude when I reach my goals
Thank you uncle Dean for teaching me La Bamba on guitar
I am grateful to my uncle for teaching me to play guitar
Thank you girl from Broken Bow who shot an arrow through my heart
I am grateful to the girl who broke my heart, because it inspired me to write music
Thank you mama for the roll and
I am grateful to my mom for providing for me
Thank you daddy for the rock
I am grateful to my dad for being a rock in my life
Most of all, most of all
Above all else
Thanks to the bulls that bucked me off, woo
I am thankful for the challenges I faced, because they helped me grow
Aw, hell what if
What if something amazing happened?
I turn the rhymes up in my mind into a hit
What if I wrote a hit song?
Then it played a hundred times a day on the radio
What if my song became incredibly popular?
Then it gave a little broken heart somewhere some hope
What if my song inspired someone?
And I'd jump up on the stage and the chorus would go
What if I performed my song and everyone loved it?
Every knock down in the dirt
Every time I was knocked down
Every no I ever heard
Every time someone said 'no' to me
Sure feel good to laugh when I look back and flip the bull the bird
It feels good to laugh at my past struggles and brush them off
Every nail that ripped my shirt
Every obstacle I faced
Thank you Lynchburg for the nights I needed edges took away
I am grateful to Lynchburg for helping me forget my troubles
Thank you vinyl for the soundtrack to my life, it's sure been great
I am grateful for music and how it has impacted my life
Yeah, most of all
Above all else
Thank you each and every bull that bucked me off
I am thankful for all the obstacles that made me who I am today
"Thank you baby"
A playful expression of gratitude
And I say, and I say, and I say, and I say
I will continue to express my gratitude
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jon Randall, Luke Dick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kari Lynn
Who knows
I might wind up on the cover of a Rolling Stone
With a pair of shades and a Grammy in my hand
Just a blue jean boy in a great big world of yes
I got my speech already in my head
Then I'll say, then I'll say, yeah I'll say
Thank you uncle Dean for teaching me La Bamba on guitar
Thank you girl from Broken Bow who shot an arrow through my heart
Thank you mama for the roll and
Thank you daddy for the rock
Most of all, most of all
Thanks to the bulls that bucked me off, woo
Aw hell what if
I turn the rhymes up in my mind into a hit
Then it played a hundred times a day on the radio
Then it gave a little broken heart somewhere some hope
And I'd jump up on the stage and the chorus would go
Da da da, da da da, da da da
Thank you uncle Dean for teaching me La Bamba on guitar
Thank you girl from Broken Bow who shot an arrow through my heart
Thank you mama for the roll and
Thank you daddy for the rock
Most of all, most of all
Thanks to the bulls that bucked me off, yeah
Every knock down in the dirt
Every no I ever heard
Sure feel good to laugh when I look back and flip the bull the bird
Every nail that ripped my shirt
Every no I ever heard
Sure feel good to laugh when I look back and flip the bull the bird
Then I'll say, then I'll say, then I'll say
Thank you uncle Dean for teaching me La Bamba on guitar
Thank you girl from Broken Bow who shot an arrow through my heart
Thank you Lynchburg for the nights I needed edges took away
Thank you vinyl for the soundtrack to my life it's sure been great
Thank you mama for the roll and
Thank you daddy for the rock
Most of all, most of all
Thanks to the bulls that bucked me off
Yeah, most of all
Thank you each and every bull that bucked me off
And I say, and I say, and I say
Catherine S. Todd
Who knows
I might wind up on the cover
Of a rolling stone
With a pair of shades and a
Grammy in my hand
Just a blue jean boy in a
Great big world of "yes"
Got my speech all ready in
My head
Then I'll say, then I'll say
Yeah, I'll say
Thank you uncle d for teaching
Me "la bamba" on guitar
Thank you girl from broken
Bow, who shot an arrow through
My heart
Thank you mama for the
Roll and thank you daddy for
The rock
Most of all, most of all
Thanks to the bulls that
Bucked me off
Now here, what if
I turned the rhymes up in my
Mind into a hit
And it played a hundred times
A day on the radio
And it gave a little broken
Heart somewhere some hope
I'd jump up on stage and the
Chorus would go
Da, da, da, da, da, da
Thank you uncle d for teaching
Me "la bamba" on guitar
Thank you girl from broken
Bow, who shot an arrow through
My heart
Thank you mama for the
Roll and thank you daddy for
The rock
Most of all, most of all
Thanks to the bulls that
Bucked me off
Every knockdown in the dirt
Every no, I ever heard
It'll sure feel good to laugh
When I look back and flip the
Bull the bird
Every nail that ripped
My shirt
Every no, I ever heard
It'll sure feel good to laugh
When I look back and flip the
Bull the bird
And I'll say, and I'll say,
And I'll say
Thank you uncle d for teaching
Me "la bamba" on guitar
Thank you girl from broken
Bow, who shot an arrow through
My heart
Thank you lynchburg for
The nights, I needed edges
Took away
Thank you vinyl for the
Soundtrack to my life, it's
Sure been great
Thank you mama for the
Roll and thank you daddy for
The rock
Most of all, most of all
Thanks to the bull that bucked
Me off
Yeah, thank you each and every
Bull that bucked me off
And I'll say, and I'll say
And I'll say
... written by Luke Dick and Jon Randall.
Michelle Young
this song gives me goosebumps, loving the new sound..love the fact his music changes with whatever hrs going through. so hapoy guitar man is on this new album😍cant wait to see him again in october
Kipmoore
Thanks for your love and support
Ashley J
I seriously can't get enough of this song! <3
Kipmoore
Thank you so much for your love and support ❤
Daryl Miles
most of all, most of all thank you kip for another great song!
Kristyn Loweery
one of the most underrated musicians. You are and always been fantastic. Your live shows are phenomenal
Kipmoore
Thank you so much for your love and support ❤
Maeve Mallory
Agreed! Hes phenomenal live.
BIG B
Kristyn Loweery I agree 100%
That Red Beard
Definitely most underrated country artist there is. As always, amazing! I truly hope I get to see this live someday.