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 Pray
Lonestar Lyrics
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I skipped Sunday school
And I can't count the times I fell and broke the Golden Rule
So I don't know if he listens
Sometimes I wonder if he cares
Maybe I'm just wishing
'Cause I can't even prove he's there
He'll watch over my children
I pray
Just to be a better man
To find the strength to rise above
To be there for the ones I love
To forgive and be forgiven some sweet day
I pray
Now I confess that I don't bow my head as often as I should
Mostly just when times are bad, rarely when they're good
And I don't hold with too much preachin'
But I was raised up to believe
That a man can't ever stand as tall
As when he gets down on his knees
But I pray
He'll watch over my children
I pray
Just to be a better man
To find the strength to rise above
To be there for the ones I love
To forgive and be forgiven some sweet day
I pray
So I pray
For a world that's gone half crazy
I pray
For every woman child and man
To find the strength to rise above
To teach each other how to love
To forgive and be forgiven some sweet day
I pray
I pray
The lyrics to "I Pray" by Lonestar delve into the personal religious beliefs of the singer. The song addresses the doubts and uncertainly that many people face when it comes to their faith. The message in the song is one of hope, forgiveness, and being a better person.
The first verse begins by stating that the singer is not well-versed in religious teachings, but he still prays. The lyrics reveal the struggles he has faced in the past, but he still hopes that there is someone who is listening and cares about his life. This verse reflects the beliefs of many individuals who have had rocky relationships with religion but still want to believe in a higher power.
The second verse speaks to the singer's personal struggles with praying. He admits to only praying when he is going through hardships and not being consistent with his religious practice. However, the lyrics state that he believes that prayer is an essential aspect of faith and that it has the power to make one a better person.
The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's motivation for his prayers. He prays for his children, to become a better person and rise above the challenges he faces, to be there for his loved ones, and to find forgiveness. The third verse speaks to the singer's concerns about the world and his hopes that everyone can find common ground in their shared humanity.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Pray" by Lonestar are a reflection of one person's personal beliefs and struggles with religion. It is a message of hope and forgiveness, encouraging people to be better individuals and to strive for a more peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't quote the Bible
I am not knowledgeable about what the Bible says
I skipped Sunday school
I didn't receive formal religious education from an early age
And I can't count the times I fell and broke the Golden Rule
I have not always lived up to the moral standards set by the Golden Rule
So I don't know if he listens
I am unsure if God hears my prayers
Sometimes I wonder if he cares
I sometimes question whether God has any concern for my life
Maybe I'm just wishing
Perhaps I am merely hoping things will turn out well for me
'Cause I can't even prove he's there
I have no empirical evidence to prove that God exists
But I pray
Despite my doubts, I still seek comfort and hope through prayer
He'll watch over my children
I want God to keep my children safe from harm
Just to be a better man
I want to improve myself morally and be a better person
To find the strength to rise above
I need the inner strength to overcome challenges in my life
To be there for the ones I love
I want to provide emotional support to those closest to me
To forgive and be forgiven some sweet day
I desire to both extend forgiveness to others and receive it myself in the future
Now I confess that I don't bow my head as often as I should
I admit that I don't pray as frequently as I feel I ought to
Mostly just when times are bad, rarely when they're good
I usually only turn to prayer when I am facing difficulties, rather than expressing gratitude and thanks for good times
And I don't hold with too much preachin'
I don't like overly religious talk or being lectured about morality
But I was raised up to believe
I was taught to have faith in God from a young age
That a man can't ever stand as tall
One cannot reach their full potential without submitting to a higher power
As when he gets down on his knees
One's humility before God is what allows them to be their best self
So I pray
I continue to turn to prayer for hope and guidance
For a world that's gone half crazy
I want the world to be more peaceful and sane
For every woman child and man
I want everyone, regardless of gender or age, to live fulfilling lives
To teach each other how to love
I hope people can learn to be compassionate and empathetic towards one another
I pray
Through prayer, I express both my concerns and hopes for the future
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