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.
Jingle and Go
Ryan Bingham Lyrics
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ON HIGHWAY 69
SHAKE YOUR MONEY DOWN IN MY CUP
I'LL SING THE BLUES ALL NIGHT
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
MY CADILLAC IS CHERRY
MY BOOTS ARE CROCODILE
MY PINKY RING WILL SLIDE
OH YOU KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JUNGLE AND GO
I GOT THE STRUGGLE
I GOT THE HUSTLE
I GOT YOUR LOWDOWN BLUES AND COUNTRY SHUFFLE
YOU HEAR ME TALKIN'
I AIN'T NO FOOL
I'LL TEACH YA THANGS YOU JUST CAN'T LEARN IN SCHOOL
DOLLAR FOR A WHISKEY
DOLLAR FOR SOME GIN
SHAKE YOUR DOLLAR DOWN IN MY CUP
I'LL SING IT ALL AGAIN
OH YOU KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
I GOT THE STRUGGLE
I GOT THE HUSTLE
I GOT THE LOWDOWN BLUES AND FUNKY SHUFFLE
I PLAY FOR MONEY
THAT AIN'T NO SIN
I'M KEEP WHAT I'M SELLIN'
SO YA'LL COME BACK AGAIN
DOWN AT PINKY'S ROADHOUSE
ON HIGHWAY 69
SHAKE YOUR MONEY DOWN IN MY CUP
I'LL SING THE BLUES ALL NIGHT
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
GOT THE STRUGGLE
I GOT THE HUSTLE
SHAKE YOUR MONEY DOWN IN MY CUP
I'LL PLAY YOU ON THE DOUBLE
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
I GOT THE HUSTLE
I GOT THE STRUGGLE
I GOT THE LOWDOWN BLUES AND FUNKY SHUFFLE
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
The lyrics to Ryan Bingham's song "Jingle and Go" are filled with references to a life of struggle and hustle, but also of pride and resilience. The song is set at Pinky's Roadhouse on Highway 69, a place where people come to shake their money down in the singer's cup and listen to him play the blues all night. The singer is proud of his status symbols, including his cherry Cadillac and crocodile boots, and he uses them to attract attention and money. However, he also insists that he has real talent and experience, and that he's able to teach things that can't be learned in school.
The lyrics suggest a life on the road, with the singer going from one gig to the next, playing his lowdown blues and country shuffle for anyone who will listen. He's not ashamed to ask for money in exchange for his music, and he promises to keep playing as long as the dollars keep flowing. The chorus repeats the phrase "that's how I jingle and go," suggesting that the hustle and struggle are a part of the singer's identity and way of life. However, there's also a hint of desperation and loneliness in the lyrics, as the singer seems to be searching for something that he can't quite find.
Overall, "Jingle and Go" is a song that celebrates the grit and determination of the working class, while also acknowledging the harsh realities of a life on the road. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever had to hustle to make ends meet, and it reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there's always a little bit of magic to be found in the music.
Line by Line Meaning
DOWN AT PINKY'S ROADHOUSE
I am at Pinky's Roadhouse
ON HIGHWAY 69
It's located on Highway 69
SHAKE YOUR MONEY DOWN IN MY CUP
Give me some money
I'LL SING THE BLUES ALL NIGHT
I will sing for you all night
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
This is my way of life
MY CADILLAC IS CHERRY
I have a red Cadillac
MY BOOTS ARE CROCODILE
My boots are made of crocodile skin
SHAKE SOME MONEY DOWN IN MY CUP
Give me some money
MY PINKY RING WILL SLIDE
My pinky ring will move around
I GOT THE STRUGGLE
I have faced hardships
I GOT THE HUSTLE
I am always working hard
I GOT YOUR LOWDOWN BLUES AND COUNTRY SHUFFLE
I know how to sing the blues and play country music
YOU HEAR ME TALKIN'
You are listening to me
I AIN'T NO FOOL
I am not stupid
I'LL TEACH YA THANGS YOU JUST CAN'T LEARN IN SCHOOL
I will teach you things that are not taught in school
DOLLAR FOR A WHISKEY
A shot of whiskey costs a dollar
DOLLAR FOR SOME GIN
A shot of gin costs a dollar
SHAKE YOUR DOLLAR DOWN IN MY CUP
Give me a dollar
I'LL SING IT ALL AGAIN
I will sing another song
I PLAY FOR MONEY
I perform for a living
THAT AIN'T NO SIN
There is nothing wrong with that
I'M KEEP WHAT I'M SELLIN'
I will hold onto what I have to offer
SO YA'LL COME BACK AGAIN
Please come back again
GOT THE STRUGGLE
I have faced difficulties
SHAKE YOUR MONEY DOWN IN MY CUP
Give me some money
I'LL PLAY YOU ON THE DOUBLE
I will play a song for you immediately
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
This is my way of life
I GOT THE HUSTLE
I am hardworking
I GOT THE STRUGGLE
I have gone through difficult times
I GOT THE LOWDOWN BLUES AND FUNKY SHUFFLE
I am skilled in playing blues and shuffle music
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
This is my way of life
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
This is my way of life
OH YA KNOW, THAT'S HOW I JINGLE AND GO
This is my way of life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN BINGHAM
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Elliott P
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
Think you missed this one
More than once
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