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.
Where You Are Tonight
Kip Moore Lyrics
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And hoping that it's me that's floating through your mind
Floating through your mind
Then I get that feeling, trying to stop my hands from shaking
Staring at the ceiling, and kneeling, and making deals with the man above
Yeah, with the man above
Oh, I, I
I wring the sheets out when I'm sweating
Soaking wet, pacing, chasing the visions
And wishing that I could kiss
Instead of missing you
Yeah instead of missing you
Can't catch my breath, kinda feels like I'm suffocating, my mind's a wreck
At best, I think my heart is breaking down on me
Breaking down on me
Oh, I, I
I'm wondering where you are tonight
I, I, tell me will we ever get it right
I, I, I'm wondering where you are tonight
Can you feel me when I reach for you
Hear me when I say your name
See me walking through your door
Or are we just too far away
Too far away
Tell me when I'm out of sight, am I out of mind
Do you count the seconds and minutes, just wanna speed up time
Girl, are you missing me all the ways I'm missing you
Could you tell me how the hell I'm suppose to make it through?
Oh, I, I
I'm wondering where you are tonight
I, I, tell me will we ever get it right
I, I, I'm wondering where you are tonight
(Wondering where you are tonight)
Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, thinking
Drinking and smoking and hoping
I wring the sheets out when I'm sweating
Soaking wet, pacing, chasing the visions and wishing, yeah
Can't catch my breath, kinda feels like I'm suffocating, my mind's a wreck
At best, I think my heart is breaking down on me
Down on me
(Wondering where you are tonight)
In Kip Moore’s song “Where You Are Tonight,” the singer tells the story of a sleepless night spent thinking about a lost love. He wakes up in the middle of the night, feeling anxious and restless, and unable to stop thinking about his ex-partner. Moore describes his feelings vividly; he’s anxious, shaking, and sweating while he tries to stop his mind from racing. He hopes that he is still on his ex-lover's mind, despite their separation, and wonders where they are currently.
The singer is lost in thought, wondering if he has been forgotten, and if his ex-lover is missing him. His thoughts are filled with longing and the desperate desire to be with his lost love. He imagines reaching out to her, asking if she remembers him and if they will ever be reunited. Moore captures the pain of a broken heart perfectly with these lyrics. The song’s raw emotions make it a relatable and heart-breaking ode to love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, thinking, drinking, and smoking
At times in the middle of the night, I wake up and start overthinking while indulging in drinking and smoking.
And hoping that it's me that's floating through your mind
I hope that at such times, you are also thinking about me.
Then I get that feeling, trying to stop my hands from shaking
I experience a very strong emotion, and I try to control my physical impulse of hand shaking.
Staring at the ceiling, and kneeling, and making deals with the man above
I look up at the ceiling, kneel down and start praying to God, hoping for the best.
Yeah, with the man above
I hope my prayers and appeals reach God and find a favorable response.
Oh, I, I
I'm wondering where you are tonight
My thoughts revolve around you, and I keep wondering where you are at this moment.
I wring the sheets out when I'm sweating
Soaking wet, pacing, chasing the visions
And wishing that I could kiss
Instead of missing you
At times, I get sweaty and restless, pacing around and visualizing things. I wish I could kiss you instead of just missing you.
Can't catch my breath, kinda feels like I'm suffocating, my mind's a wreck
At best, I think my heart is breaking down on me
I am unable to breathe normally, almost feeling suffocated, while my mind is in chaos, and my heart feels shattered.
Tell me when I'm out of sight, am I out of mind
Do you count the seconds and minutes, just wanna speed up time
Girl, are you missing me all the ways I'm missing you
Could you tell me how the hell I'm suppose to make it through?
I am curious to know if you remember me when I am not around. Do you also count hours and minutes, hoping to reunite with me soon? Are you feeling my absence as intensely as I am, and how do I survive this separation?
Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, thinking
Drinking and smoking and hoping
I wring the sheets out when I'm sweating
Soaking wet, pacing, chasing the visions and wishing, yeah
Can't catch my breath, kinda feels like I'm suffocating, my mind's a wreck
At best, I think my heart is breaking down on me
Down on me
(Wondering where you are tonight)
Repeating the same lines towards the end, reflecting on the same struggle, and agony of yearning to be with the beloved and suffering in their absence.
I, I, tell me will we ever get it right
I wonder if our relationship will eventually work out and reach its perfect form.
I, I, I'm wondering where you are tonight
Again expressing the eagerness to know about the whereabouts of the significant other.
(Wondering where you are tonight)
The same phrase is repeated, serving as a reminder of the central concern of the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Troy Verges, Eric Blair Daly, Kip Moore
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