1) Lonestar is an Amer… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists called Lonestar:
1) Lonestar is an American country music group consisting of Richie McDonald (lead vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitar, background vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums), Dean Sams (keyboards, melodica, background vocals), and Michael Hill (Bass Guitar). McDonald left the band in November 2007 for a solo career before returning in 2011. During that time, Cody Collins, who had formerly been in another country group called McAlyster, replaced McDonald as the band's lead vocalist. John Rich was also the group's bass guitarist and second lead vocalist until 1998, when he was fired from the group. He left for a solo career, before joining Big Kenny in the duo Big & Rich in 2003. Since Rich's departure, Lonestar has not had an official bass guitarist.
The group began having major country hits in 1995, with the top 10 hit "Tequilla Talking." Their first No. 1 hit was "No News," which spent three weeks at the top of Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart in 1996.
Lonestar's signature song is "Amazed," a ballad which spent nine weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's country chart during the summer of 1999. The song subsequently climbed to the top of Billboard's Hot 100 chart, the first country act to accomplish the feat since 1983's "Islands in the Stream" by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
Another popular Lonestar song was "Mr. Mom". This song is on of the most played songs on radio stations to date.
Other No. 1 hits include "Come Cryin' to Me" (summer 1997); "Smile" and "What About Now" (both 2000); "Tell Her" and "I'm Already There" (2001); "My Front Porch Lookin' In" (2003). Other important hits in Lonestar's discography include "Running Away With My Heart" and "When Cowboys Didn't Dance" (1996); "Heartbroke Every Day" and "You Walked In" (1997); "Say When" and "Everything's Changed" (1998); "With Me" (2001); "Not a Day Goes By" and "Unusually Unusual" (2002); "Walking in Memphis" (2003); "Let's Be Us Again" (2004); "Class Reunion (That Used to Be Us)" (2005) and "You're Like Coming Home" (2005). Their current single is "I'll Die Tryin'", which is a cover of another Emerson Drive song released three years earlier.
During Lonestar's early years, songwriter John Rich was also a member as the band's bassist. He left the group in 1998 and is now part of the country duo Big & Rich.
On May 1st, 2006 Lonestar sang the National Anthem at Fenway Park in Boston with the return of Johnny Damon.
2) Lonestar is also a progressive house project by Derek Howell. See the releases at Discogs.
3) Lonestar is the name of an electronic/experimental musician in Germany who has released on the Mephtik Netlabel in the past.
I Am A Man
Lonestar Lyrics
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I have tunnel vision
Just 'cause I'm not talking
Don't mean that I'm not listening
You can say I suffer from a lifelong condition
You know I love you baby
But try to understand I am a man
I am a man of passion
Maybe it's magic, maybe it's a chemical reaction
All I know is you walk in the room
There's a fire deep inside me
And it's burning just for you
You know I want you baby
Try to understand
I am a man
I'm right, I'm wrong
I'm weak, I'm strong
And I'm all points in between
I don't say much
But when we touch
You know just what I mean
I'm a man of conviction
I do believe in God
But I wrestle with the devils of addiction
Sometimes I lie awake at night
Pray that you'll turn over
Wrap your arms around me tight
Put my head on your shoulder
You know I need you baby
Try to understand
I am a man
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Lonestar's "I Am A Man" convey the struggles and complexities of a man's personality and emotions. The opening lines indicate that the singer is dedicated to his goals and has a clear direction in life, despite experiencing tunnel vision. He finds it hard to communicate, but he never stops listening to others. The chorus highlights that he is driven by his passion and that love lights a fire within him. The singer acknowledges that he has many faults, including his weakness, and his struggles with addiction, which he discusses while admitting his belief in God.
As the song progresses, the chorus repeats, illustrating the singer's dedication to the person he loves, despite all his faults. The bridge shows the singer's courage as he faces his shortcomings, asking for comfort through the night from the person he loves so much. The final chorus emphasizes that the singer is a man of his convictions, even though he has demons, yet he hopes to find comfort with his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a man on a mission
I am a determined and focused individual
I have tunnel vision
I am concentrating on my objectives and have no other distractions
Just 'cause I'm not talking
I may not be conversing consistently
Don't mean that I'm not listening
But that doesn't imply I'm not attentive
You can say I suffer from a lifelong condition
Others might think I have a long-term issue or personality trait
You know I love you baby
You're aware I care for you, my dear
But try to understand I am a man
Still, comprehend that I'm just a person
[Chorus]
I am a man of passion
I am full of intense emotions
Maybe it's magic, maybe it's a chemical reaction
These feelings might seem unexplainable
All I know is you walk in the room
Though what I do understand is that when you enter a space
There's a fire deep inside me
I get an intense reaction
And it's burning just for you
And it's exclusive to you
You know I want you baby
You're aware I'm drawn to you, my dear
Try to understand
But please grasp
I am a man
I'm a person
I'm right, I'm wrong
I can be correct, or I can be mistaken
I'm weak, I'm strong
I can be feeble, or I can be powerful
And I'm all points in between
And anywhere in between the two extremes
I don't say much
I'm not always talkative
But when we touch
But when we make physical contact
You know just what I mean
You understand my nonverbal communication
I'm a man of conviction
I have strong beliefs
I do believe in God
I have faith in a higher power
But I wrestle with the devils of addiction
But I struggle with my own personal demons
Sometimes I lie awake at night
At times I lay in bed, unable to sleep
Pray that you'll turn over
And hope that you will change your position
Wrap your arms around me tight
Embrace me firmly
Put my head on your shoulder
Rest my head on your shoulder
You know I need you baby
You're aware I require your presence, my dear
Try to understand
But please comprehend
I am a man
I'm just a person
[Chorus]
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOUGLAS, MAYO, RUTHERFORD
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