Born in Glendale, Arizona, Robbins taught himself guitar while serving in the United States Navy during World War II, and subsequently drew fame performing in clubs in and around his hometown. In 1956, he released his first No. 1 country song, "Singing the Blues" and one year later, released two more No. 1 hits, "A White Sport Coat" and "The Story of My Life". In 1959, Robbins released his signature song, "El Paso", for which he won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. Later releases that drew critical acclaim include "Don't Worry", "Big Iron" and "Honkytonk Man", the last for which the 1982 Clint Eastwood film is named, and in which Robbins made his final appearance before death.
Over the course of his career, Robbins recorded more than 500 songs and 60 albums, and won two Grammy Awards, was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and was named the 1960s Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music. Robbins was a commercial success in both the country and pop genres, and his songs were covered by many other famous artists, including Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead and Elvis Presley. His music continues to have an influence in pop culture today, having recently appeared in several contemporary pop culture features, including the video game Fallout: New Vegas, and the series finale of AMC's Breaking Bad.
Robbins was born in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona. His mother was mostly of Paiute Indian heritage. Robbins grew up in a difficult family situation. His father took odd jobs to support the family of 10 children; however, his hard drinking led to divorce in 1937. Among his warmer memories of his childhood, Robbins recalled having listened to stories of the American West told by his maternal grandfather, Texas Bob Heckle, who was a local medicine man. At 17, Robbins left his troubled home to serve in the United States Navy as an LCT coxswain during World War II. He was stationed in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. To pass the time during the war, he learned to play the guitar, started writing songs, and came to love Hawaiian music.
Robbins' discography consists of 52 studio albums, 13 compilation albums, and 100 singles. In his career, Robbins charted 17 Number One singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as 82 Top 40 singles.
Robbins' highest charting album is 1959's Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs. It charted to #6 on the all-genre Billboard 200, and was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album's first single, "El Paso", became a hit on both the country and pop charts, charting to Number One on the Hot Country Songs as well as the Billboard Hot 100. While that would be his only pop Number One, in 1957, "A White Sport Coat" charted to #2, and in 1961, "Don't Worry" charted to #3.
His final Top 10 single was "Honkytonk Man" from the 1982 eponymous film in which Robbins had a role. He died shortly before its release. Since his death, four posthumous studio albums have been released, but they made no impact on the charts.
Robbins married Marizona "Mari" Baldwin on September 27, 1948. They had two children, Ronny and Janet, and were married 34 years until his death.
To Each His Own
Marty Robbins Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
To each his own to each his own for me there's you
Two lips must in sink and two more to be kissed or they'll never know what love can do
To each his own to each his own for me there's you
If a flame is to grow there must be a glow to open each door there's a key
I need you I know I can't let you go your touch means too much to me dear
What good is a song if the words don't belong and a dream must be a dream for two
No good alone I found own my one and only you
In Marty Robbins's song "To Each His Own," the lyrics emphasize the importance of finding one's forever love. The opening line of the song tells us that a rose must remain with both sun and rain for it to bloom, and this can be translated to the idea that love requires both good times and bad. The next line states that everyone has their own idea of love. The singer then clarifies that, for him, the one he loves is the most important person in his life.
The second verse focuses on the idea that a full, passionate love must be reciprocal. Two lips must be in synch and two people must be willing to experience the fullness of love. In the bridge, the singer stresses the point that relationships require effort and dedication. He needs his love and acknowledges that "each door needs a key." Finally, the song concludes with the idea that a love song loses its power without the right words but with his one and only love, he’s found everything he ever needed.
Overall, the song is about the importance of love and that everyone's idea of love is different. At its core, "To Each His Own" speaks to the idea that finding the right one for you and nurturing that relationship is critical in life.
Line by Line Meaning
A rose must remain with the sun and the rain or its lovely promise won't come true
If a rose isn't given what it needs - sunlight and water - it will never bloom as it's meant to. Similarly, in life, if we don't provide ourselves with what we need to thrive, we will never realize our full potential.
To each his own to each his own for me there's you
Everyone has their own way of living and loving, but for me, my way involves being with you.
Two lips must in sink and two more to be kissed or they'll never know what love can do
In order to truly experience the magic of love, it's important for two people to be in sync and to share intimate moments together.
If a flame is to grow there must be a glow to open each door there's a key
In order for a relationship to thrive, both people must contribute to it by bringing warmth, light, and understanding to each other. With openness, trust, and communication, any obstacle or challenge can be overcome.
I need you I know I can't let you go your touch means too much to me dear
Not only do I love you, but I also need you. Your presence and love in my life mean everything to me, and I couldn't imagine living without you.
What good is a song if the words don't belong and a dream must be a dream for two
A song needs good lyrics to be truly impactful, just as a dream needs to be shared with someone else to become meaningful. We must seek out people who share our passions and values to truly experience life's greatest joys together.
No good alone I found own my one and only you
I've learned that life is not meant to be lived alone. I've found my one and only person who complements me perfectly and brings meaning and purpose to my life, and I'm grateful for that every day.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
A
on Johnny Fedavo
This is a fantastic, emotional song, thanks to whoever added the meaning behind the lyrics to this song. Makes it easy for some to understand a bit better!