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.
Never Ending Show
Ryan Bingham Lyrics
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If I can keep from running out of gas
Hopefully I'll make it home
It's nothing left out here for me to see
Nowhere else to roam
It's nothing else out here for me to be
In the never ending show
Someone else can hang it on their wall
I don't need the heavy boons
They won't help if I have been to fall
All I care for now is holding you
Never letting go
It's nothing left out here for me to prove
In the never ending show
I don't need the marking signs,
I don't need my name in lights
I don't need to wonder why
My head hurts and I can't sleep at night
You are all I have to hold on to
You are all I want to know
No more turning inside out and blue
In the never ending show
I've been running way too fast, but I don't have where to go
If I can keep from running out of gas
Hopefully I'll make it home
It's nothing left out here for me to see
Nowhere else to roam
It's nothing else out here for me to be
In the never ending show
In Ryan Bingham's song "Never Ending Show," the singer reflects on the fast-paced and often superficial lifestyle of fame and entertainment that he's been a part of. He's come to the realization that there's nothing left for him to see or do in this world and that he's finally ready to leave it all behind. He's ready to exchange the glitz and glamour for simplicity and love. The singer expresses that he doesn't need the expensive suits or the attention, and that holding the person he loves is enough.
The repetition of the line "It's nothing left out here for me to see, nowhere else to roam" emphasizes his feeling of stagnation and exhaustion within the world of show business. He's searching for something more meaningful and genuine in his life. The outro repeats the first verse, suggesting that even though he's realized the emptiness of his previous lifestyle, he's still uncertain about where to go from here. Overall, Bingham's lyrics convey the message that sometimes, it's better to let go of the things we've been chasing after to find true happiness and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been running way too fast, but I don't have where to go
I've been living my life too fast, without any clear direction.
If I can keep from running out of gas
Hopefully I'll make it home
If I can keep going without running out of energy, I may find my way.
It's nothing left out here for me to see
Nowhere else to roam
I've seen everything and been everywhere, there's nothing left for me to explore.
It's nothing else out here for me to be
In the never ending show
There's no more purpose for me to strive for, I'm just a player in the endless cycle of life.
I don't need the rhyme stone suit
Someone else can hang it on their wall
I don't need fame or recognition, it's meaningless to me.
I don't need the heavy boons
They won't help if I have been to fall
Money and success won't bring true happiness and won't help me in tough times.
All I care for now is holding you
Never letting go
The only thing that matters to me now is being close to the person I love.
It's nothing left out here for me to prove
In the never ending show
I don't have anything to prove to anyone or anything to strive for, just living life endlessly.
I don't need the marking signs,
I don't need my name in lights
I don't need fame or recognition, it's meaningless to me.
I don't need to wonder why
My head hurts and I can't sleep at night
I don't need to worry about why my life hurts, there's nothing to be done differently now.
You are all I have to hold on to
You are all I want to know
The only thing that truly matters to me is the person I love and being close to them.
No more turning inside out and blue
In the never ending show
No more feeling confused and blue, just living life endlessly.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN BINGHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sixstringsandamike
Heard this just the other day on SiriusXM…instantly fell in love with it. Nice to hear modern country that doesn’t sound so froo-froo. This has some John Prine feel and grit.
@DurpVonFronz
One of the best country singers of our time, man more people need to find out about your style.
@tonyhuelsman4600
What do you mean?
@SafetyLighting
This song is highly underrated!!!
@TheBearBiffo
Love it. Especially that the guitars are seemingly recorded in a different zip code.
@connieanderson9448
I'm so happy I ran across this talented musician in 2020 ! Absolutely love your music and in Yellowstone
@justmichael3918
Such I good song, and good musician
@andresclibourne2825
Dig this song soo much🫶🏽
@richdiercks9776
Great Song Hear It On Outlaw County 🤘
@AnotherMusicLover2
It's a never ending show.