With their own band of Americana rock, the band brings an optimism and integrity only acquired when its been performing so long the only thing left to tell is the truth. Five albums after MMC was founded in Challis, Idaho, in 2002, the band still writes more than 90 percent of its music as it defines the lives of brothers Micky Braun (vocals, acoustic guitar) Gary Braun (vocals, guitars, mandolin, harmonica) childhood friend Mark McCoy (bass), Kris Farrow (guitars, saxophone) and Shane Vannerson (drums, percussion).
Micky and the Motorcars may be self-described as “a little rough around the edges,” but with its rocking sound, MMC shares real thoughts, is full of depth, and has a honest, raw emotion and energy bleeding through Micky’s heart straight out into the crowd. Anyone who has ever loved and lost or loved and drank or loved at all knows exactly where he’s coming from and what he’s talking about in a sincere, piercing way.
It’s also made Micky one of the most sought after songwriting collaborators on the scene, and consequently MMC songs have credits to brother Willy Braun, Randy Rogers, Cody Canada, former Jack Ingram bassist Robert Kearns who now can be seen backing Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as Kevin, Dustin and Savannah Welch. Throughout its tenure, MMC’s Braun front men have been quoted repeatedly as “just wanting to play good songs.”
For Micky and Gary, whose genetic musical legacy precedes them, playing and singing is damn near the only life they’ve ever known. The boys grew up in the Western mountains, playing music with their family: older brothers (Reckless Kelly’s Willy and Cody Braun) and father (full-time musician, Muzzie Braun). The boys’ paternal grandparents were both were full-time musicians as well, and the boys watched their father play in his own Braun brother band with their uncles Billy and Gary.
For MMC’s Braun brothers, they hope to create their own legacy — of doing what feels good, what sounds right, and hoping it pays off. So far, it has. MMC has come a long way from playing for free and sleeping on random floors and couches to its most recent debut, “Micky and the Motorcars Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” and adding the three-disc (two CDs and one DVD) compilation to its discography.
The compilation features songs from 2002’s “Which Way from Here,” 2004’s “Ain’t in It for the Money,” 2007’s “Careless, and 2008’s “NAÏVE,” takes the audience member center stage to experience Micky’s edgy, boy-next-door crooning and the rocking licks Farrow throws across a driving beat.
Now, travelling nationwide more than 200 days year, the most rewarding thing for MMC is watching the crowds they perform for with the same raw emotion from the live release get bigger as Micky and the Motorcars head on down the road. There’s an excitement, Gary says, never really knowing how everything is going to work out. But the ups and downs of the road somehow make it all worthwhile for the Motorcars, who don’t have any plans of slowing down.
How Far I'll Go
Micky & The Motorcars Lyrics
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Midnight planes
Late night cars and some late night trains
They all get me to you
That's where I wanna be
And I don’t care what it takes out of me.
And how far I’ll go
And how high I’ll climb
For your love I’ll go all the way
I can't buy much
From what I do
So I give you my heart to make it up to you,
And I will protect you.
Your safe in my arms
Let the bitter winds blow and I’ll keep you warm.
And how far I’ll go
And how long I’ll stay
And how high I’ll climb
For your love I’ll go all the way
Well I know you're lonely but it won't be long
Till we wake in the sleepy dawn
With nowhere to go and nothing to do
Not a care in the world its just me and you
And how far I’ll go
And how long I’ll stay
And how high I’ll climb
For your love I’ll go all the way
For your love I’ll go all the way
The lyrics of Micky & The Motorcars' song, How Far I'll Go, speak of the depth of love and the lengths one goes to be with their beloved. The song talks about the various modes of transportation that one takes to reach their lover - be it midnight calls, planes or trains. The subject of the song, presumably the singer, emphasizes that they don't care what it takes out of them, they will go to any extent to be with their love. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "how far I'll go" to emphasize the depths of commitment the singer has towards their lover. He emphasizes that he will stay for as long as it takes, climb any height, and make any sacrifice to be with his love.
Furthermore, the singer mentions that he can't buy much with his profession and offers his heart as a form of compensation to his partner. He speaks of protecting his love and keeping them warm through any adversities that may come their way. Micky & The Motorcars make a promise through their lyrics that their lover will be safe in their arms, and they will make sure that their partner doesn't feel lonely.
The final verse of the song talks about the moments of love where they don't have a care in the world and have nowhere to go, emphasizing that they are content just being with each other. The song speaks of the lengths the singer is willing to go to make their love story work. How Far I'll Go is a song that truly encompasses the depths and excitement of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight calls
Making phone calls in the middle of the night.
Midnight planes
Boarding planes at the dead of the night.
Late night cars and some late night trains
Using cars and trains during late hours to travel.
They all get me to you
Traveling is worth it because it brings the person closer to their loved one.
That's where I wanna be
Being with the loved one is where the person wants to be the most.
And I don’t care what it takes out of me.
The person is willing to do anything for their loved one, regardless of the cost to themselves.
And how far I’ll go
The person is willing to go to great lengths to be with their loved one.
And how long I’ll stay
The person is willing to stay for as long as it takes to be with their loved one.
And how high I’ll climb
The person is willing to overcome great obstacles to be with their loved one.
For your love I’ll go all the way
The person will do whatever it takes, no matter how difficult, to be with their loved one.
I can't buy much
The person does not have much financially.
From what I do
The person's job or career doesn't provide much financially.
So I give you my heart to make it up to you,
The person compensates by giving their heart to their loved one instead of material possessions.
And I will protect you.
The person is committed to keeping their loved one safe and secure.
Your safe in my arms
The loved one is secure and protected while in the person's embrace.
Let the bitter winds blow and I’ll keep you warm.
The person will shield their loved one from whatever troubles they may face.
Well I know you're lonely but it won't be long
The person recognizes and understands their loved one's loneliness but assures them that it won't last forever.
Till we wake in the sleepy dawn
The couple will wake up together at sunrise.
With nowhere to go and nothing to do
The couple has no obligations or plans for the day.
Not a care in the world its just me and you
The couple is carefree and happy to spend time together.
Lyrics © MONKEY HEAD SONGS, ME GUSTA MUSIC
Written by: KEVIN WELCH, MICKY BRAUN
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