Campfire Records released Taylor's debut CD, Coastal & Western. The DVD will be released on Taylor's own Boatfolk Record label as have five of his previous albums. Taylor's latest release, Times, is a collection of four self-penned songs, three co-written with friends Mike McClure & Keith Sykes and three written by legendary songwriters Richard Leigh, Chris Hennessee, Steven Fromholz and Allen Shamblin. The record also features guest vocals by Jerry Jeff Walker and Mike McClure.
Not only does Taylor write most of the songs for his own albums, he's also proud of the many other artists who have cut his tunes, including Jerry Jeff Walker and the Lost Gonzo Band, Keith Sykes, Richard Leigh, Gary P. Nunn, Michael Hearne, Joe Pat Hennen, Mike Graham, Doc Wesson, Tommy Alverson and Brian Burns. So what does LJT do when not recording, performing or hosting this music festival? In January for the last 10 years Taylor hosts the largest annual songwriter cruise to the Caribbean in the state. July finds him organizing what's come to be known as "Island Time," a music trip that coincides with his birthday, to his favorite island, Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Since 1997, Red River, New Mexico is where you'll find him in mid-August coordinating the music line up & performing at the "Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights" festival and finally, in September hosting "Rhymes and Vines Music Festival and Home Brew & Wine Maker Competition" at his ranch, Melody Mountain, just outside of Stephenville, TX. "Larry Joe Taylor is one of the grandest success stories in modern Texas music," writes Brad Behler (Galleywinter). "Taylor has transitioned from a regular 9-to-5er to a full-time good timer. He writes, performs, produces, and promotes his own special brand of music. LJT, as he is also known, donates his time and talents to numerous causes and events. His support and guidance has been instrumental in helping to launch young careers." Without a doubt, the opinions that hold the most weight for Taylor, are those of his fans. Blogger Mike Parrish perhaps most accurately described what fans love about Taylor and his songs. "The music of Larry Joe Taylor is flavored with an engaging coastal blending of Texas country music and salty melodies reminiscent of the slow-paced, relaxed experience of island-hopping through a long carefree tropical vacation. The lyrics fall like summer-morning dew drops from the palms of Port Bolivar while Captain LJT sets a course that will take you far away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world and into the realm of a nonchalant and unrestrained existence when you make landfall on his 'Third Coast.' When you hear original homespun lyrics like, 'I said if I ain't sinkin' well I must be swimmin' - If I ain't dead, I must be livin' - Livin' is the thing, that scares me the most,' you automatically realize that you're listening to the words of an artist who isn't afraid to bear his soul as long as the music is honest and, with Larry Joe Taylor, that's exactly what you'll hear and that's exactly what you'll get." In his spare time, Larry Joe enjoys spending time at his ranch raising Black Angus cattle, following PRCA Rodeo and PBR Bull Riding and looking forward to the time when he can spend at least a year sailing the Caribbean.
Hurricane
Larry Joe Taylor Lyrics
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Love's too tough honey, I'm gettin' out
Little while I'm givin' it up
I'm gonin' to Cozumel, I'm gonna live it up
Something wrong with my Mexican vacation
I'm in the middle of a tropical depression
(Chorus)
Hurricane, I'm comin' apart
Like a fast train layin' on my track
Like a boomerang, I'm comin' back
Why don't you look out your window, it's startin' to rain
You better hold on baby I'm your, your hurricane
I wanna sing but I don't know the words
The way they talk is gettin' on my nerves
Settin' sun, coconut rum
Without you I ain't havin' no fun
I need some mouth to mouth resuscitation
To get me out of this tropical depression
(Chorus)
(Instrumental)
Stay away from your windows, stand in your hall
Don't need your telephone, there's no one to call
I'm gale force and I'm pickin' up speed
I don't know what's gonna happen to me
(Chorus)
(Instrumental)
Hurricane, hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
Hurricane, I'm a hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
Hurricane, I'm your hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
I'm a hurricane, I'm your hurricane
Hurricane, I'm a hurricane
Hurricane...
Larry Joe Taylor's "Hurricane" is a song about a man who is at a crossroads in his relationship. He has decided to leave his partner and go on a Mexican vacation to Cozumel to clear his head. However, the vacation does not go according to plan, and he finds himself in the middle of a tropical depression, both in terms of the weather and his mental state. He is struggling to come to terms with his feelings for his partner and the end of their relationship. In the chorus, he compares himself to a hurricane, stating that he is heading straight for his partner's heart, even though he feels like he is falling apart.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of restlessness and urgency, conveyed through the fast-paced tempo and the repeated use of the word "hurricane." The metaphor of the hurricane is used to describe the man's emotional turmoil and the destructive impact it could have on his partner if he were to return to her. He acknowledges that he is a force to be reckoned with, and he warns his partner to brace herself.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt exploration of the difficulties of ending a relationship and the emotional fallout that can ensue. It captures the confusion, pain, and sense of recklessness that often accompany the end of a romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Adiós baby, I'm headin' south
Goodbye love, I am leaving for the south.
Love's too tough honey, I'm gettin' out
Our love is too hard to handle, I'm ending it.
Little while I'm givin' it up
For a while, I am giving up on love.
I'm gonin' to Cozumel, I'm gonna live it up
I am going to Cozumel to have fun and forget about love.
Something wrong with my Mexican vacation
My Mexican vacation is not going according to plan.
I'm in the middle of a tropical depression
I am experiencing a mental state of sadness while in the tropics.
I'm a hurricane headin' straight for your heart
I am a destructive force coming straight for your heart.
Hurricane, I'm comin' apart
I am disintegrating like a hurricane.
Like a fast train layin' on my track
I am determined in my path and moving quickly like a train.
Like a boomerang, I'm comin' back
Like a boomerang, I will always return.
Why don't you look out your window, it's startin' to rain
Look out your window and see the warning signs of my arrival.
You better hold on baby I'm your, your hurricane
Hold on tight, for I am bringing destruction to your life like a hurricane.
I wanna sing but I don't know the words
I want to express myself through song, but I am lost for words.
The way they talk is gettin' on my nerves
Their speech is bothering me.
Settin' sun, coconut rum
The sun is setting, and I am drinking coconut rum.
Without you I ain't havin' no fun
I am not having fun without you.
I need some mouth to mouth resuscitation
I need help to recover from my emotional distress.
To get me out of this tropical depression
To alleviate the sadness I am experiencing in the tropics.
Stay away from your windows, stand in your hall
Stay clear of windows and be in a safe place in your home.
Don't need your telephone, there's no one to call
There is no need for communication because there is no one to call.
I'm gale force and I'm pickin' up speed
I am a powerful force and growing stronger.
I don't know what's gonna happen to me
I do not know what awaits me in the future.
Hurricane, hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
Hurricane, I'm a hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
Hurricane, hurricane
Repeating the title, emphasizing the destructive power of the hurricane.
I'm your hurricane
I am bringing chaos to your life and affecting you directly.
I'm a hurricane, I'm your hurricane
Hurricane, I'm a hurricane
Hurricane...
Repeating the chorus and title, emphasizing the destructive power of the hurricane.
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.