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.
Wild Ones
Kip Moore Lyrics
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Been waiting on the weekend
To crawl out of the shadows
With the ones your mama said run from
The ones your daddy kept you from
Now we're all on the loose
And we are here
Everybody raise your glass
(Hey, hey, hey)
Pick it up and throw it back
Grab ahold of your honey
And everybody get a little lovin'
A little touchin'
A little kissin' and a huggin'
Do a little lovin'
A touchin'
A little kissin' and a huggin'
'Cause we don't need no sleep tonight
Everybody's bumpin' to the beat just right
Worry 'bout tomorrow when tomorrow comes
Tonight we're just worried about having fun
'Cause we're the wild ones, yeah
You know that we're the wild ones
We're gonna always do it our way
And we don't care what nobody say
'Cause we're the wildcats
We're the fighters
We're the midnight up all nighters
So everybody raise your glass
(Hey, hey, hey)
Pick it up and throw it back
Grab ahold of your honey
And everybody get a little lovin'
A little touchin'
A little kissin' and a huggin'
Do a little lovin'
A touchin'
A little kissin' and a huggin'
'Cause we don't need no sleep tonight
Everybody's bumpin' to the beat just right
We worry 'bout tomorrow when tomorrow comes
Tonight we're just worried about having fun
'Cause we're the wild ones, yeah
We're the wild ones
Everybody get a little lovin'
A little touchin'
A little kissin' and a huggin'
Do a little lovin'
A touchin'
A little kissin' and a huggin'
'Cause we don't need no sleep tonight
Everybody's bumpin' to the beat just right
We'll worry 'bout tomorrow when tomorrow comes
Tonight we're just worried about having fun
'Cause we're the wild ones
The song's lyrics talk about a wild night out with friends and living in the moment. Waiting all week for the weekend to arrive, the singer and his friends are ready to let loose and have a good time. They are the wild ones that your parents warned you about, the ones that stay out all night and will do anything to have a good time. The night is about being free and feeling alive, with no worries about the future. It's about embracing life, friends, and love.
The song is an anthem for the carefree and wild spirit, encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and be free. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of togetherness and love, as the friends are encouraged to grab onto their partners and show affection. The song can be interpreted as an ode to youth and living in the moment, making the most of the present and cherishing one's friends and loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been waiting all week
We've been eagerly anticipating the weekend
Been waiting on the weekend
The weekend is our escape
To crawl out of the shadows
To leave our worries behind
With the ones your mama said run from
With the people society may deem bad influences
The ones your daddy kept you from
The people who your father may not have approved of
Now we're all on the loose
We are finally free
And we are here
We are present and in the moment
Everybody raise your glass
Let's make a toast to our freedom
(Hey, hey, hey)
A celebratory interjection
Pick it up and throw it back
Take a sip and enjoy yourself
Grab ahold of your honey
Embrace and enjoy the company of your loved one
And everybody get a little lovin'
Let's all show and receive affection
A little touchin'
Physical contact between people enjoying each other's company
A little kissin' and a huggin'
Let's exchange hugs and kisses
Do a little lovin'
Show love towards one another
A touchin'
Physical contact between people enjoying each other's company
A little kissin' and a huggin'
Let's exchange hugs and kisses
'Cause we don't need no sleep tonight
We don't want to stop enjoying ourselves
Everybody's bumpin' to the beat just right
Everyone is in sync and having a good time
Worry 'bout tomorrow when tomorrow comes
Let's not stress about the future right now
Tonight we're just worried about having fun
Our only concern for tonight is enjoyment
'Cause we're the wild ones, yeah
We are carefree and unapologetic
You know that we're the wild ones
We are proud of our free-spiritedness
We're gonna always do it our way
We will always live life on our own terms
And we don't care what nobody say
We are not bothered by others' judgments
'Cause we're the wildcats
We are fiercely independent and rebellious
We're the fighters
We are strong-willed and determined
We're the midnight up all nighters
We are the ones who refuse to go to bed early
Everybody get a little lovin'
Let's all spread and receive love
A little touchin'
Physical contact between people enjoying each other's company
A little kissin' and a huggin'
Let's exchange hugs and kisses
Do a little lovin'
Show love towards one another
A touchin'
Physical contact between people enjoying each other's company
A little kissin' and a huggin'
Let's exchange hugs and kisses
'Cause we don't need no sleep tonight
We are not ready to end our fun yet
Everybody's bumpin' to the beat just right
Everyone is in perfect harmony
We'll worry 'bout tomorrow when tomorrow comes
We will focus on the future when it arrives
Tonight we're just worried about having fun
Making memories and enjoying ourselves is our main priority tonight
'Cause we're the wild ones
We are free-spirited, rebellious and living life on our terms
We're the wild ones
We are proud of our wild nature
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT JAMES, CHRIS DESTEFANO, KIP MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elizabeth Neumiller
It's been 2 years and I'm still waiting for the rest of this video 😭
Kip Moore
Hi pretty😍 , thanks for your comment.. have you been to any of my concert before?
Erick Cabrera
@Kip Moore really Bro?
Therminex
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Bambie Jordan
I think Awesome is the highest word I've used to describe something so I can only say the entire song is " Magnificent!"
Jessica Peterson
LOVE this album!! He is AWESOME in concert!! I am a fan for life!!
Kip Moore
Hi pretty😍 , thanks for your comment.. have you been to any of my concert before?
Music Lives
AMAZING VIDEO!! Love how creative it is! There is nothing like it out there anywhere! Such a great departure from typical country music videos! Congrats to Kip Moore and the Slow Hearts and Life in Rewind Films for the amazing piece of artistry!
Christopher Tweats
Was at the country to country in Glasgow this past weekend and this song was so good live 👌
Nathan Gosha
Damn you kip. heard this on the radio instantly had to go and buy the album. this is my jam right now. easily be song of the year. keep churning them man. good stuff.