To help promote the albums, he found himself amidst an intense, year round touring schedule, headlining his own club shows across the Southwest and sharing the stage with Gary Allan, Robert Earl Keen, Josh Turner, and Randy Rogers Band. “I didn’t have anything figured out. It was a grassroots effort, but doors continue to open, and opportunities have developed into a career,” Ryan reveals. Constant spawned his first music video “How About You” (featured on CMT Pure, CMT.com, Yallwire.com, etc) and his highest charting single “Hate”, which earned him placement on multiple year-‐end review lists. This mass exposure helped to solidify Ryan as a critic favorite. He has been featured in national publications like Country Weekly and American Songwriter, and has appeared on multiple major market television morning shows such as Good Day Dallas and Great Day San Antonio.
While staying busy with a hectic touring and media schedule, Ryan also maintains a thriving songwriting career in Nashville. As a songwriter for worldwide publishing house, HoriPro Entertainment Group, Beaver has found himself amongst his heroes. He’s collaborated with legendary songwriter Dean Dillon (“The Chair”, “Ocean Front Property”), the prolific award-‐winning Jessi Alexander (“The Climb”, “Drink On It”), and Grammy-‐nominated Ryan Tyndell (“Springsteen”). His passion and talent constantly earns him the respect of his fellow artists and songwriters, many of whom have recorded Ryan’s work.
Even with all of the overwhelming praise, Ryan remains committed to cultivating his craft while preparing to record his long-‐awaited third album. In a recent interview with Country Weekly Ryan said, “As a writer and artist, you have to progress.” He pauses before he goes on to say, “I guess you don’t have to, but for a guy like me I’ve never been good at staying in one place. Complacency scares me. I think you’ve got to keep pushing because that’s when all the amazing stuff happens.” For this undeniably gifted entertainer, and with that creative outlook...the “amazing stuff” is bound to happen.
Dark
Ryan Beaver Lyrics
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You don't need no weatherman
First comes the rain, then comes the pain, and the thunder rolling
Sirens scream, I don't give a damn
The power lines, they'll go to shaking
Twister come and I keep on drinking
Let the lights go out in this town and in my heart
Bring it on, I ain't afraid of the dark
Before we met, I lived for the night
I'll admit I liked it, loving you only
But we both knew you and I were just a matter of time
The power lines, they'll go to shaking
Twister come and I keep on drinking
Let the lights go out in this town and in my heart
Bring it on, I ain't afraid of the dark
Toe-to-toe with your memory
Shadows dancing in front of me
Got a bad case of the used-to-be's
You used to be mine, yeah you used to be mine
Oh, I keep on shaking
Twister come and I just keep on drinking
Let the lights go out in this town and in my heart
Bring it on, I ain't afraid
Bring it on, I ain't afraid of the dark
The song "Dark" by Ryan Beaver is a powerful ballad that speaks to the pain and loneliness one feels after a breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person living in a small town who is no stranger to twisters and power outages but who is also no stranger to the pain of loneliness. The opening lines "Way out here, you can feel it coming, You don't need no weatherman" set the tone for the rest of the song. The person is more in tune with their own emotions and can sense a storm coming in their heart and in their life.
The imagery of the twister and the power lines shaking emphasizes the feeling of chaos and instability that comes with heartbreak. The chorus repeats the line "Bring it on, I ain't afraid of the dark" as a message to their former lover that they can handle any challenges or obstacles that come their way. The second verse highlights the struggle that the person is facing, trying to move on from the memories of their ex-lover. The bridge of the song admits that there are times when the person is still affected by the breakup, but they are strong enough to face it without fear.
Overall, "Dark" is a powerful song about overcoming heartbreak and embracing the challenges that come with it. It is a song of resilience and determination to move forward no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Way out here, you can feel it coming
Out in this rural area, you can sense a storm brewing
You don't need no weatherman
You don't require a meteorologist to warn you of bad weather
First comes the rain, then comes the pain, and the thunder rolling
With a rainstorm comes emotional pain, accompanied by roaring thunder
Sirens scream, I don't give a damn
Emergency vehicles are sounding, but I don't care
The power lines, they'll go to shaking
The electrical lines will tremble in the storm
Twister come and I keep on drinking
Even when faced with a tornado, I continue to drink alcohol
Let the lights go out in this town and in my heart
I don't mind if the electricity and my emotions go out
Bring it on, I ain't afraid of the dark
I am not scared of the darkness that comes with the storm
This ain't my first fight with lonely
I am no stranger to feeling lonely
Before we met, I lived for the night
I used to have a nightlife before meeting you
I'll admit I liked it, loving you only
I enjoyed being committed to loving only you
But we both knew you and I were just a matter of time
We both understood that our relationship was never going to last forever
Toe-to-toe with your memory
I am confronting the memories of you
Shadows dancing in front of me
I see shadows moving in front of me, perhaps indicating ghostly memories
Got a bad case of the used-to-be's
I'm experiencing a condition where I'm too nostalgic and always reminiscing about the past
You used to be mine, yeah you used to be mine
You were once my lover, but are no longer
Oh, I keep on shaking
I continue to tremble
Twister come and I just keep on drinking
Even with a tornado present, I keep drinking alcohol
Let the lights go out in this town and in my heart
I don't mind if the electricity and my emotions go out
Bring it on, I ain't afraid
I am not frightened
Bring it on, I ain't afraid of the dark
I am not scared of the darkness that comes with the storm
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: MATT NOLEN, RYAN BEAVER, RYAN TYNDELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kerry
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! I am so happy The Highway played him!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!
Kevin Barnett
He killed this song last night at Mercury Lounge in NYC! Awesome album and really great singer.
Christopher Martin
Lived next door to him for 14 years he's an amazing guy and i am proud to say i got to see his music career grow.
Nicole Parsons
I have been listening to this song constantly on Spotify! I love it! I can't believe that it only has 48 likes!
Melissa Beller
Beautiful song!!!
Tim Wollaston
This guy is really good......
Amanda H
Ryan, your music has been my Rx for at least 5 or 6 years, so your new album is absolutely fitting. I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am to get a new album and some new tour dates!
Ken Stewart
Killer song Ryan! Was driving through the mountains of southern BC - listening to The Americana Music Show (thanks Calvin) and Dark's epic arrangement and stellar vocals provided the perfect soundtrack. Kudos to all.
Christopher Walker
Great song
Sean Conway
found this on spotify. great song