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.
Heart of Rhythm
Ryan Bingham Lyrics
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Let's get it right from the start,
We got us more than silver and gold,
We got a heart full of rhythm and rock n' roll
Something's shaking and it just won't stop,
Let's get to movin' before they call the cops,
So come on honey won't ya take my hand,
I'll give you more than silver and gold,
I got a heart full of rhythm and rock n' roll
Lay me on down cause I'm your man,
It don't take much to understand this love
Oh come on honey let us turn it on,
Lets get it right from the start,
Our love will never be bought or sold,
We got a heart full of rhythm and rock n roll,
Come on honey we got nothing to lose,
We got the country and the rhythm and the blues,
We ain't living in a promise land,
We got a heart full of rhythm in a wonderland,
I'll give you more than silver and gold,
I got a heart full of rhythm and rock n roll
Lay me on down cause I'm your man,
It doesn't take much to understand my love,
With a heart full of rhythm and rock n roll
Oh come on honey let me turn you on,
Lets get it right from the start,
Our love will never be bought or sold,
We got a heart full of rhythm and rock n roll
Come on honey we got nothing to lose,
We got the country and the rhythm and the blues,
I told you honey now that I'm your man,
I got a heart full of rhythm they don't understand,
I'll give you more than silver gold,
I got a heart full of rhythm and rock n roll...
Tell me honey now that I'm you're man,
Lay me down a little bit longer,
It don't take much to understand this love,
With a heart full of rhythm and rock n' roll
In "Heart of Rhythm," Ryan Bingham sings about turning on the rhythm and rock n' roll in his lover. He wants to get things started right away and is proud of the heart full of rhythm that they have. Bingham sings about how this heart is more valuable than silver and gold, and they have nothing to lose when they have the country, rhythm, and blues. He wants to express his love through his music and give his lover more than material things.
The chorus repeats the idea that their love cannot be bought or sold and that they have a heart full of rhythm and rock n' roll. Bingham urges his lover to take his hand and run away to dance before they get caught by the cops. He promises to love her and give her a heart full of rhythm that nobody else will understand.
Overall, the song celebrates the power of music to bring people together and the value of a heart full of rhythm and rock n' roll in a relationship. It's about embracing spontaneity and not being afraid to show love through dance and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on honey let me turn you on,
Encouraging partner to engage in a passionate relationship
Let's get it right from the start,
Desire for a successful relationship
We got us more than silver and gold,
The value of their love is priceless
We got a heart full of rhythm and rock n' roll
Their love is full of passion and energy
Something's shaking and it just won't stop,
Feeling a sense of excitement and urgency
Let's get to movin' before they call the cops,
Willingness to take risks and enjoy the moment
So come on honey won't ya take my hand,
Encouraging partner to join in their adventure
We got heart full of rhythm they don't understand,
Their love is unique and misunderstood by others
I'll give you more than silver and gold,
Promising to give the best of themselves to their partner
Lay me on down cause I'm your man,
Submission to partner's desires
It don't take much to understand this love
Their love is simple and easy to comprehend
Oh come on honey let us turn it on,
Excitement to begin their passionate love affair
Our love will never be bought or sold,
Their love cannot be purchased or commodified
Come on honey we got nothing to lose,
Willingness to take risks and live in the moment
We got the country and the rhythm and the blues,
Celebrating their diverse and energetic life together
We ain't living in a promise land,
Acknowledging the challenges of life but choosing to face them together
We got a heart full of rhythm in a wonderland,
Their love is full of enthusiasm and enchantment
I told you honey now that I'm your man,
Acknowledging the commitment in the relationship
I'll give you more than silver gold,
Promising to give the best of themselves to their partner
Tell me honey now that I'm you're man,
Asking for confirmation of their relationship
Lay me down a little bit longer,
Desire for intimate physical connection with partner
It don't take much to understand this love,
Their love is simple and easy to comprehend
With a heart full of rhythm and rock n' roll
Their love is full of passion and energy
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN BINGHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ryanbingham
Thank you for coming to the show and thanks for your sweet comment here. It keeps me going. See you next time in Milan. Happy 2013! Ryan
@stahlas
I saw him in Indianapolis last year! The guy doesn't lie, he can rock out! His music saved my sanity and the sanity of many of my friends while we were in Afghanistan in 2010. Rock on Ryan!
@joserodz90
Mr. Bingham don't worry about all those haters, just focus on your music and tunes.
@ryanbingham
Thanks for the support! Glad you like the tune
@ryanbingham
Thank you! Really appreciate the support!
@WillFicek
This will tear down the house live. And . . . before long . . . EVERYONE will be singing along.
@ryanbingham
Can not wait to rock the boat in Bristol! Thanks for the support!
@FistofKonushu
Seen Ryan Bingham many times, but this year will be four in one year. Two so far in Colorado, one in Las Vegas, and one more when he comes back to Colorado with Bob Dylan. Best singer out there today.
@Lorenzo84no
I've seen you yesterday night in Milan.I was with my girl and we thought together one damn thing....A few years ago a Journalist said about Bruce Springsteen : "i have seen the future of rock'n'roll"...Well,we're not journalists but we thought the same thing about you.Yesterday night we have seen the future (and the present) of rock'n'roll.Thank you Ryan,from Italy
@ryanbingham
Awesome. Glad you like it! Thanks for checking out the tune and looking forward to sharing Tomorrowland in Sept