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.
T.G.I.F
Lonestar Lyrics
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Tuesday was another day whey could've left outta the week
Wednesday nearly got me
Thursday all but stopped me; I was broken down and beat
But I started feelin' strong when Friday finally came along
[Chorus]
T-G-I-F, you know what that means
Yeah, there's gonna be a party goin' all weekend
Polynesian Polly and her parrot-head friends
Gonna stay until there's not a pina colada left
T-G-I-F
Yeah, there's ain't no stoppin' once the band starts rockin'
With those shaker things and big steel drums
Don't worry half as much about the tide risin' up
As we do 'bout getting low on rum
So bury me in the sand, put a frozen drink in my hand
[Chorus]
T-G-I-F, you know what that means
Get down to the beach A-S-A-P
Yeah, there's gonna be a party goin' all weekend
Five o'clock, non-stop, the fun begins
T-G-I-F, you know what that means
Get down to the beach A-S-A-P
Yeah, there's gonna be a party goin' all weekend
Polynesian Polly and her parrot-head friends
Gonna stay until there's not a pina colada
Stay until there's not a pina colada left
T-G-I-F
The lyrics to Lonestar's song "T.G.I.F." convey the idea of the anticipation and excitement for the arrival of the weekend after a long and tiring week. The opening lines of the song depict a rather mundane and dreary weekdays, with each day seemingly more challenging than the last. However, the mood of the lyrics shifts drastically with the arrival of Friday, which signals the beginning of a fun-filled weekend. The chorus of the song reinforces this sentiment, with the acronym "T.G.I.F" highlighting the joy and celebration the weekend brings. The lyrics describe a party atmosphere, with Polynesian Polly and her parrot-head friends, and a lot of beach fun, with frozen drinks, steel drums, and shaker things. The lyrics paint a picture of a carefree mindset that's all about enjoying the present moment and forgetting about the stress of the past week.
Overall, the lyrics to "T.G.I.F" are a celebration of the end of the long workweek and an embrace of the weekend's party spirit. The song encourages us to forget the stressors of everyday life and enjoy the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday was a bummer
The beginning of the work week was difficult and unenjoyable.
Tuesday was another day whey could've left outta the week
Tuesday was just as uninspiring and could have been skipped entirely.
Wednesday nearly got me
By Wednesday, the week was taking a toll on me and I was close to feeling defeated.
Thursday all but stopped me; I was broken down and beat
Thursday was the tipping point and I was emotionally and physically exhausted.
But I started feelin' strong when Friday finally came along
The arrival of Friday brought a renewed sense of energy and hope.
T-G-I-F, you know what that means
Thank goodness it's Friday - a common phrase expressing relief that the work week is over.
Get down to the beach A-S-A-P
Head to the beach as soon as possible for relaxation and enjoyment.
Yeah, there's gonna be a party goin' all weekend
The weekend promises to be full of festivities and fun.
Polynesian Polly and her parrot-head friends
Refers to a group of people with a love for Polynesian culture and Jimmy Buffett's music.
Gonna stay until there's not a pina colada left
Planning to stay at the beach until every last pina colada is consumed.
Yeah, there's ain't no stoppin' once the band starts rockin'
Once the band begins playing, the party won't slow down or stop.
With those shaker things and big steel drums
Refers to the instruments typically used in Polynesian music, which adds to the festive atmosphere.
Don't worry half as much about the tide risin' up
The partygoers are more concerned about running out of alcohol than the rising tide.
As we do 'bout getting low on rum
The group is more worried about running out of rum than anything else.
So bury me in the sand, put a frozen drink in my hand
The singer wants to fully embrace the beach party lifestyle, even to the point of being buried in the sand with a drink in hand.
Five o'clock, non-stop, the fun begins
At five o'clock, the party kicks off and will continue non-stop throughout the weekend.
Stay until there's not a pina colada
Reiterating the plan to drink pina coladas until there are none left.
Stay until there's not a pina colada left
Reiterating the plan to drink pina coladas until there are none left.
T-G-I-F
Thank goodness it's Friday - a common phrase expressing relief that the work week is over.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., OLE MM
Written by: RICHIE MCDONALD, RON HARBIN, PHILIP DOUGLAS
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