Bingham dropped out of school at 17 and was introduced to rodeo bull riding. He learned the emotional aspect of pain early in life, when shuttling between small towns and family members in the hardscrabble ranching communities of West Texas and Hobbs, New Mexico -- and became well-acquainted with the physical facets of pain during his years on the Southwestern rodeo circuit.
That ache is palpable in the grooves of Mescalito, Ryan Bingham’s Lost Highway debut, but what’s even more plain is the steely strength needed to overcome it -- a tenor that’s evident in both the singer-songwriter’s preternaturally wizened voice and his remarkably poignant songs, which resonate with roadhouse wisdom and rough-and-ready border-town piquancy.
The Beg For Broken Legs Songfacts reports that Bingham's fourth album, Tomorrowland, was recorded in Malibu, California with producer Justin Stanley and self-released through Bingham's new independent record label Axster Bingham Records on September 18, 2012.
He has won an Oscar for the best film song (Crazy Heart - The Weary Kind) in 2010.
Influences include Bob Dylan among others.
Boracho Station
Ryan Bingham Lyrics
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Trabajando amigos asi entiendo le pierra
Vaqueros montamos, Caballos borachos
Esperando a siente del sol
Paro en Mexico
Buzzards they circle old crosses on hills
The heart of the desert pound under my heels
Olas cielo y toca la sierra
Trabajando amigos asi entiendo le pierra
Vaqueros montamos, Caballos borachos
Esperando a siente del sol
Paro en Mexico
The lyrics of Ryan Bingham's Boracho Station seem to convey the experiences of a cowboy who is working in Mexico. The Spanish phrases in the opening lines translate to "waves in the sky and touch the mountains" and "working friends this is how I understand it." The cowboy is describing his work with his friends, and they are depicted as riding drunken horses while waiting for the sun to set.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "waves in the sky and touch the mountains" and "working friends this is how I understand it" but adds an interesting element of stopping in Mexico. The cowboy is essentially taking a break from his work and life in general by stopping in the country where he can enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape and the simple pleasures of life. The second verse then introduces the idea of treasure buried in the hills of old Mexico, hinting that there is a mythical or mystical quality to the country that draws people to it beyond the mere beauty of the land.
Overall, the lyrics present a vivid picture of a cowboy's experience in Mexico, evoking a sense of freedom, friendship, and adventure that feels both nostalgic and romantic. The repetition of the Spanish phrases adds an authentic feel, and the combination of English and Spanish language creates a unique and appealing blend.
Line by Line Meaning
Olas cielo y toca la sierra
The waves of the sky touch the mountains, showcasing the beauty of nature
Trabajando amigos asi entiendo le pierra
Working with friends helps me understand the true nature of life
Vaqueros montamos, Caballos borachos
As cowboys, we ride drunken horses, sharing a unique camaraderie in experiencing an adventurous lifestyle
Esperando a siente del sol
Waiting for the feeling of the sun on our faces, we aspire to bask in its warmth and light
Paro en Mexico
Stopping in Mexico, I encounter a world of unfamiliarity and mystique
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE RYAN BINGHAM
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on Western Shore
"Loud on the Western shore, you're no longer brave"
You used to be scared, but now you are bravely living your life out loud
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Significant I think that he ended the song with "you are no longer brave".
Think it was easy for him to have been brave previously because he had nothing to lose as he also points out in What would I've become. He does now and that's changed him