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.
In this World
Pat Green Lyrics
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Got an engine on him
And he cant slow down
My little brother got an engine on him
Got an engine on him
And he cant slow down
But he dreams, and he holds on,
In this world, In this world.
My little brother got an engine on him
Got an engine on him
And he cant slow down.
My little sister is pretty as a princess,
And hotter than a pistol when the sun goes down.
My little sister is pretty as a princess,
And hotter than a pistol when the sun goes down.
And all the dreams make her role on.
Trying to find a place to call her own.
In this world, In this world.
My little sister is pretty as a princess,
And hotter than a pistol when the sun goes down.
It must have fallen pretty hard,
When you fell in love with money,
'cause looking at her now,
The sunny days don't seem so sunny.
But the clouds are filled with music.
So let it fall on us like rain,
I can feel it in the air,
See it dancin' on my window pain.
I guess the gods that hold the key,
Stone waters to believe,
In this world I believe,
In this world I believe.
My little guitar got a few songs in her,
Got a few songs in her,
That ain't been found.
My little guitar got a few songs in her,
Got a few songs in her,
That ain't been found.
The first two stanzas of this song are about the singer’s siblings. The first one is about his little brother who is determined and driven, and has an ‘engine’ that keeps him going. Despite the challenges and fast pace of this world, his brother is holding on to his dreams and moving forward. The repetition of the phrase ‘can’t slow down’ emphasizes the energy and momentum that his brother possesses. The second stanza is about his little sister, who is beautiful and lively, but seeking to find her place in the world. She is holding on to her dreams as well, but seems to be ardently searching for a purpose. The juxtaposition of her prettiness and the reference to her hot temper indicates her strength and persona.
The third and fourth stanzas are about love and money, and how sometimes these two things clash. The singer talks about how when one falls in love with money, sunny days are not so sunny. The comparison of the clouds to music, and the metaphor of the rain falling represents the idea of being happy despite hardships. The chorus repeats the phrase ‘In this world’, which emphasizes the strong determination and focus that the siblings have on achieving their goals. The last stanza is about the singer’s guitar, which he values dearly and has a few songs that are yet to be discovered.
Overall, this song is about having heart and momentum in life, even when the world might be harsh and challenging. It’s about holding on to one’s dreams, and finding purpose in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
My little brother got an engine on him
My younger brother is always on the go - he's got an immense amount of energy and just can't seem to slow down
But he dreams, and he holds on, Better than anyone I've ever known, In this world, In this world.
Despite his hyperactive nature, my brother still has big dreams and holds onto them fiercely. He's stronger than anyone I've met, and his determination in this life is inspiring
My little sister is pretty as a princess, And hotter than a pistol when the sun goes down.
My younger sister is beautiful and captivating, especially at night when she's at her most lively and vibrant
And all the dreams make her role on. Trying to find a place to call her own. In this world, In this world.
She's always striving to find her place in the world, following her dreams and searching for the perfect niche where she feels like she belongs
It must have fallen pretty hard, When you fell in love with money, 'cause looking at her now, The sunny days don't seem so sunny.
I think that when she fell in love with material possessions and wealth, she started to lose some of her spark and energy. Even on sunny days, she doesn't seem as lively and bright as she once was
But the clouds are filled with music. So let it fall on us like rain, I can feel it in the air, See it dancin' on my window pain.
Despite the darker, gloomier days, there's always music around us, and it's a beautiful thing. It fills the air like rain, and listening to it can be a truly magical experience
I guess the gods that hold the key, Stone waters to believe, In this world I believe, In this world I believe.
I have faith in the greater powers that oversee our world, and I believe in the incredible potential that humanity possesses. Even when things get tough, I still hold onto this belief and know that we have the ability to make amazing things happen
My little guitar got a few songs in her, Got a few songs in her, That ain't been found.
My guitar has a few hidden gems buried within her - songs that I've yet to discover and explore, waiting for me to pluck them out and bring them to life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Green, Pat
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