Green began his musical career when he was 18 and in college at Texas Tech in Lubbock. "I started playing guitar to pick up the chicks," Green laughs. "Before that, I only sang in the shower. I could mimic other people's voices. It took me a long time to find my own voice, but once I did, I became very comfortable with it. It's not real pretty but it's believable."
During those college years, Green started playing clubs and opening shows for other artists. In 1995, he put out his first independent record.
"I don't know exactly where it began, if it was Willie Nelson's picnic or one of Jerry Jeff's shows, but I got asked to play and there was a huge crowd there," Green says. "After that show, we started getting some radio support. All of a sudden, everything started happening at once. We were selling a ton of records. We were able sell out Billy Bob's. In Dallas-Fort Worth, we were selling 4, 5, 6000 seats. In Houston and everywhere else, it started being 1000, 2000 seats. It just started steamrolling. I think it was a combination of the popularity of Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker and Willie Nelson leading the forefront for us little guys. We just all fell in line behind them."
The result of that faith was Green's 2001 major-label debut, Three Days, on Republic/Universal. The album Wave On Wave followed in 2003, and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard country albums chart, and the title track cracked the Top 5 on the singles chart. He released Lucky Ones in 2004. In 2006, after a move to the RCA imprint BNA, he issued Cannonball.
Cannonball
Pat Green Lyrics
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I'm still amazed that we found one another
Cause I'm just a man, selfish and proud
You could have been gone, but you're standing here now
I know I don't say it enough
But I long for your body and I live for your touch
All the moments when its just you and me
Right where I know I should be
[Chorus]
Cause you save me baby
From myself
Can I be saved?
Only time will tell
You're the difference
Between luck and love
Hit me when I wasn't looking at all
Love like a cannonball
Tear down the wall, love like a cannonball
Tonight, well I said what I said
I had too much to drink and went out of my head
And I'm sorry, and ill give up the fight
So lets lay down together and get through the night
Closer and closer, right by my side
Here in the dark where there's nothing to hide
Well spend a lifetime under these covers
There's so much of you that I have yet to discover
[Chorus: x2]
Love like a cannonball, love like a cannonball,
Love like a cannonball. love like a cannonball.
The lyrics of Pat Green's song "Cannonball" describe the singer's love and appreciation for his partner. He admits to being a selfish and proud man, but acknowledges that her presence in his life has saved him from himself. The chorus asks the question of whether he can truly be saved, and asserts that she is the difference between luck and love. The metaphor of a cannonball is utilized to describe the force and intensity of their love, tearing down walls and leading to a lifetime together.
This song is a romantic ballad that explores the themes of love and commitment. It paints a picture of a relationship that is flawed but ultimately fulfilling, with the singer acknowledging his faults and the impact his partner has had on him. The chorus is particularly poignant, as it explores the idea of whether a person can truly be saved by love, and suggests that, in this case, his partner has had a profound impact on his life. The metaphor of a cannonball is used throughout the song to describe the explosive, uncontainable nature of their love, and the power it holds to break down barriers and walls between them.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you are, my kind of lover
The singer is expressing his fondness for his lover and saying that she is the type of person he prefers to be with.
I'm still amazed that we found one another
The singer is acknowledging that it is fortunate they met each other and that he feels lucky for having her in his life.
Cause I'm just a man, selfish and proud
The singer believes that he is not perfect and has flaws such as being self-centered and having too much pride.
You could have been gone, but you're standing here now
Despite his shortcomings, the artist is grateful that his lover is still with him and did not leave him despite his imperfections.
I know I don't say it enough
The artist realizes that he may not express his feelings for his lover as much as he should.
But I long for your body and I live for your touch
The singer is telling his lover that he desires her both physically and emotionally.
All the moments when it's just you and me
The singer cherishes the intimate moments shared between him and his lover.
Right where I know I should be
Being with his lover is where the artist feels he belongs and is meant to be.
[Chorus]
The chorus describes how the lover saves the artist from himself, and that their love is powerful like a cannonball.
Tonight, well I said what I said
The artist admits to saying something while under the influence of alcohol that may have upset his lover.
I had too much to drink and went out of my head
The singer is admitting that his excessive drinking caused him to lose control of his actions and words.
And I'm sorry, and I'll give up the fight
The artist is seeking forgiveness from his lover and expressing a willingness to work things out.
So let's lay down together and get through the night
The singer is suggesting that they resolve their issues together by laying down together for the night.
Closer and closer, right by my side
The singer desires physical closeness to his lover and wants to be side by side.
Here in the dark where there's nothing to hide
The singer feels comfortable being vulnerable with his lover and knows he can reveal his true self to her.
We'll spend a lifetime under these covers
The artist envisions a long future with his lover and is willing to spend the rest of his life with her.
There's so much of you that I have yet to discover
The artist acknowledges that there are still parts of his lover he has yet to explore and is excited to continue doing so.
[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus emphasizes how powerful the lover's impact on the singer is, and how truly miraculous their connection is.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRETT DANAHER, JUSTIN POLLARD, PAT GREEN, PATRICK DAVIS, RUSSELL DAVIS
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