In 2015, he released the single "Yours". The song has sold 105,000 copies since August 15, 2016. It became the main song of his second extended work, released on January 18, 2016 by Dent Records. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic gave the EP three stars out of five, and wrote that "Dickerson emphasizes hooks and sweetness and although his inclinations can be cheesy that shamelessness is often charming because it is paired with singing" The EP debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Top Country Albums list, selling 2,700 copies in its first week of release.
Yours
Russell Dickerson Lyrics
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That never got the chance to touch the sea
Just forgot on the shelf
No wind in the sails
Going no where with no one but me
I was one in a hundred billion
A burned out star in a galaxy
Just lost in the sky wondering why
But
I came to life when I first kissed you
The best me has his arms around you
You make me better than I was before
Thank God, I'm yours
I was a worn out set of shoes
Wandering the city street
Another face in the crowd
Head looking down
Lost in the sound of a lonely melody
Empty pockets at a roulette
Always landing on a lost bet
Just live for the spin and hope for the win
Go all in just to lose again
But
I came to life when I first kissed you
The best me has his arms around you
You make me better than I was before
Thank God, I'm yours
The worst me is just a long gone memory
You put a new heartbeat inside of me
You make me better than I was before
Thank God, I'm yours
I was a boat stuck in a bottle
That never got the chance to touch the sea
I came to life when I first kissed you
The best me has his arms around you
You make me better than I was before
Thank God, I'm yours
The worst me is just a long gone memory
You put a new heartbeat inside of me
You make me better than I was before
Thank God, I'm yours
Thank God, I'm yours
Thank God, I'm yours
Thank God, I'm yours
The song "Yours" by Russell Dickerson is a beautiful love song that describes a lost and lonely person who finds their perfect match in their partner. The verses describe the feeling of being stuck, lost, and alone in the world, feeling like one in a million and not in a good way. The metaphors of the boat in a bottle and the worn-out shoes wandering the city illustrate the feeling of not being able to break free from a situation or find one's place in the world.
However, the chorus provides a beautiful contrast to the feeling of the verses. This is the moment when the singer finds their significant other and starts feeling alive, grateful, and blessed. The line "I came to life when I first kissed you" metaphorically describes the idea of experiencing something extraordinary, like the first kiss, and finally coming out of the shell. The chorus uplifts the listener and takes them on a journey of finding oneself through love.
The song concludes by repeating some of the most poignant lyrics, highlighting the transformation the singer has gone through because of love. In essence, the song depicts the idea of two people finding each other and how they complete each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a boat stuck in a bottle
I felt trapped and unable to reach my potential
That never got the chance to touch the sea
I felt like I was never given the opportunity to truly shine
Just forgot on the shelf
I felt like I was overlooked and unimportant
No wind in the sails
I felt like I lacked direction and motivation
Going no where with no one but me
I felt alone and lost on my journey
I was one in one-hundred billion
I felt insignificant and small in comparison to the world around me
A burned out star in a galaxy
I felt like I had lost my spark and was fading away
Just lost in the sky wondering why
I felt confused and uncertain about my purpose
Everyone else shines out but me
I felt overshadowed and inadequate in comparison to others
But
Despite all of these negative feelings,
I came to life when I first kissed you
I found new life and purpose when I met you
The best me has his arms around you
When I am with you, I feel like the best version of myself
You make me better than I was before
Your love and support inspire me to be a better person
Thank God I'm yours
I am grateful to have you in my life and as my partner
I was a worn out set of shoes
I felt tired and worn down by life
Wandering the city street
I felt lost and without direction
Another face in the crowd
I felt like I was just another insignificant person in the world
Head looking down
I felt defeated and hopeless
Lost in the sound of a lonely melody
I felt consumed by my own sadness and isolation
Empty pockets at a roulette
I felt like I was constantly taking chances but always coming up short
Always landing on a lost bet
I felt like I could never win or find success
Just live for the spin and hope for the win
I felt like I had to take risks in order to find happiness
Go all in just to lose again
I felt like my efforts were always futile and disappointing
The worst me is just a long gone memory
Thanks to your love and support, I am no longer the person I used to be
You put a new heartbeat inside of me
You have given me new life and purpose
Thank God I'm yours
I am grateful for your love and support
Thank God I'm yours
I am lucky to have you as my partner
Thank God I'm yours
I am grateful for the love and happiness you bring into my life
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, 3 RING CIRCUS MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kaci Brown, Parker Welling, Russell Dickerson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I was a boat stuck in a bottle
That never got the chance to touch the sea
Just forgot on the shelf
No wind in the sails
Going no where with no one but me
I was one in one-hundred billion
A burned out star in a galaxy
Just lost in the sky wondering why
Everyone else shines out but me
But...
I came to life when I first kissed you
The best me has his arms around you
You make me better than I was before
Thank God I'm yours
I was a worn out set of shoes
Wandering the city street
Another face in the crowd
Head looking down
Lost in the sound of a lonely melody
Empty pockets at a roulette
Always landing on a lost bet
Just live for the spin and hope for the win
Go all in just to lose again
But...
I came to life when I first kissed you
The best me has his arms around you
You make me better than I was before
Thank God I'm yours
The worst me is just a long gone memory
You put a new heartbeat inside of me
You make me better than I was before
Thank God I'm yours
@santiago8378
I was a boat stuck in a bottle
That never got the chance to touch the sea
Just forgot on the shelf
No wind in the sails
Goin' no where with no one but me
I was one in a hundred billion
A burned out star in a galaxy
Just lost in the sky, wonderin' why
Everyone else shines out but me
But
I came to life when I first kissed you
The best me has his arms around you
You make me better than I was before
Thank God I'm yours
I was a worn out set of shoes
Wanderin' the city street
Another face in the crowd
Head looking down
Lost in the sound of a lonely melody
Empty pockets at a roulette
Always landin' on a lost bet
Just live for the spin and hope for the win
Go all in, just to lose again
But
I came to life when I first kissed you
The best me has his arms around you
You make me better than I was before
Thank God I'm yours
The worst me is just a long gone memory
You put a new heartbeat inside of me
You make me better than I was before
Thank God I'm yours
I was a boat stuck in a bottle
That never got the chance to touch the sea
I came to life when I first kissed you
The best me has his arms around you
You make me better than I was before
Thank God I'm yours
The worst me is just a long gone memory
You put a new heartbeat inside of me
You make me better than I was before
Thank God I'm yours
Thank God I'm yours
Thank God I'm yours
Thank God I'm yours
@ColleenBrooks1961
I just read an article, a young woman was hit head on by a drunk driver. She lost both legs as a result of that terrible accident. This man is her favorite artist. He saw her journey on Instagram. Her story touched him, he got together with Chevrolet, and they gifted her a brand new vehicle, equipted just for her. I cried when I saw this. What an amazing human being. I will always be a fan of such an awesome person.
@marksanchez8962
I just read an article on this story. Very touching
@RussellDTV
Honored to have been able to team up with Chevy for this!
@ColleenBrooks1961
@Mark Sanchez it so was.
@ColleenBrooks1961
@Russell Dickerson The world needs people like you to help it heal its self. What an awesome gesture , you made that young woman's world go round when she needed it most. Thank You.
@jth8612
Worn out pair of shoes roaming city streets ! You always make me better ! Thanks TMH
@aeh3253
I don't understand how people can say they don't like country music. Do they not realize the beautiful vocals and beautiful lyrics of so many country singers/songs?
@constantinclipa1360
normally they don't and when they do its the only music they listen to ...this is amazing, I'm in love with country music and I'm a Romanian guy.
@kaitlynxxmarie
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@daquino48dda
Right...💖