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.
Change Is
Ryan Bingham Lyrics
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Open everything they say you are
A breeding bed of lies builds nothing at all
I'd rather be standing up tall and strong
Take yourself out of your mind
Open your eyes to the morning sun
Take into yourself everything you have become
Take yourself out of your mind
Listen to the rhythm of a different drum
Start with just a walk and break into a run
Together we will come and see the madness be undone
Take yourself out of your mind
Move out the way or tear down the wall
Don't start it all over if there's nothing to resolved
If you stray there is no change, in the end you're gonna fall
Change is part of your life
Change is in your mind
Change is in your mind
Change is in your life
Change is in your eyes
Change is in your mind
Change is in your mind
Take yourself out of your mind
Take yourself out of your mind
Take yourself out of your mind
Take yourself out of your mind
Take yourself out of your mind
Wake up into the morning sun
Get down [Incomprehensible] you have become
If you believe than you can lead, there's nothing to be won
The lyrics of "Change Is" by Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses are a call to action for self-awareness, self-reflection, and change. The repeated chorus declares that change is a part of life and is located in the mind and the eyes of the individual. The verses urge the listener to open themselves up to new perspectives, to challenge their beliefs, and to take action to make the world a better place.
The first verse challenges the listener to break free from their limited thinking, to reject the lies they have been fed, and to stand up tall and strong. The second verse implores the listener to open their eyes to the possibilities of the day and to embrace who they have become. It suggests that those who believe in themselves have the potential to lead and make a positive impact. The third verse emphasizes the importance of breaking away from conventional thinking, of finding one's own rhythm, and of taking action to undo the madness of the world. The fourth verse encourages the listener to make room for change, to tear down walls, and to resolve their issues so that they can move forward.
Overall, the lyrics of "Change Is" are a call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their lives, to embrace change, and to work towards making the world a better place. By taking themselves out of their minds, opening themselves up to new perspectives, and taking action towards positive change, individuals can make an impact and create a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Take yourself out of your mind
Stop overthinking and being in your head too much
Open everything they say you are
Be open to new perspectives and ideas suggested by others
A breeding bed of lies builds nothing at all
Dishonesty and deceit only hurt progress and development
I'd rather be standing up tall and strong
I want to be confident and resilient
Open your eyes to the morning sun
Start each day with a fresh outlook and positive attitude
Take into yourself everything you have become
Embrace your experiences and personal growth
If you believe enough to lead, there's nothing to be won
Confidence is key to leadership and success
Listen to the rhythm of a different drum
Be unique and true to yourself, don't follow the crowd
Start with just a walk and break into a run
Take small steps towards progress and growth, but eventually go all in
Together we will come and see the madness be undone
Collaboration and unity can help fix the problems in the world
Move out the way or tear down the wall
Don't let obstacles stand in the way of progress
Don't start it all over if there's nothing to resolved
Don't repeat the same mistakes if you haven't learned from them
If you stray there is no change, in the end you're gonna fall
If you don't stay focused on your goals, you won't make any progress
Change is part of your life
Change is inevitable and a normal part of life
Change is in your mind
Change starts with your mindset and perspective
Change is in your life
Change impacts every aspect of your life
Change is in your eyes
You can see the effects of change in your surroundings
Take yourself out of your mind
Stop overthinking and being in your head too much
Wake up into the morning sun
Start each day with a fresh outlook and positive attitude
Get down [Incomprehensible] you have become
Embrace your experiences and personal growth
If you believe than you can lead, there's nothing to be won
Confidence is key to leadership and success
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE RYAN BINGHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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