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.
Neverending 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
Ryan Bingham's song "Neverending Show" seems to be about a person who is tired of running around aimlessly and wants to find their way home. The lyrics imply that the person feels lost and is tired of striving for success that they don't truly want, represented by the rhyme stone suit and heavy boons. They find peace and contentment in holding onto someone they love and feeling connected to them, rather than seeking validation from society or chasing material success. The never-ending show in question may be a representation of the constant cycle of consumerism and ambition that can lead one to feel lost and unfulfilled.
The repeated lines "It's nothing left out here for me to see, nowhere else to roam, it's nothing else out here for me to be" create a sense of finality and resignation, as if the singer has reached the end of their journey and found what really matters. The use of the word "hopefully" in the second stanza suggests a sense of uncertainty about whether they will truly make it home, highlighting the difficulty and doubt that can come with trying to find meaning and purpose in life.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the value of love and connection over material success, and the struggle to find one's way in a world that often prioritizes the latter.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been running way too fast, but I don't have where to go
I have been living my life at an excessive pace, but without any clear goal or destination.
If I can keep from running out of gas
If I can manage to avoid running low on fuel, or losing my drive and energy.
Hopefully I'll make it home
I hope to reach a place of comfort, safety, and belonging.
It's nothing left out here for me to see
There is nothing of importance or interest left for me to discover or explore.
Nowhere else to roam
There is no other place or opportunity for me to wander or adventure.
It's nothing else out here for me to be
There is no other role, identity, or purpose for me to fulfill or embody.
In the never ending show
In the constant, repetitive spectacle of life and its expectations and routines.
I don't need the rhyme stone suit
I don't need to dress up, impress, or conform to external standards or norms.
Someone else can hang it on their wall
Others can value or display symbols of success or fame that do not appeal to me.
I don't need the heavy boons
I don't need material or financial possessions that would weigh me down or distract me.
They won't help if I have been to fall
They won't be of any use or comfort if I face failure, hardship, or loss.
All I care for now is holding you
All I prioritize and cherish at this moment is being close to you, physically and emotionally.
Never letting go
Never separating or disconnecting from you, and sharing a bond of love and trust.
It's nothing left out here for me to prove
There is no need or desire for me to demonstrate or validate my worth, skills, or achievements.
I don't need the marking signs
I don't need external indicators or labels of my identity, status, or success.
I don't need my name in lights
I don't need to be recognized, adulated, or influential in the public eye.
I don't need to wonder why
I don't need to question or analyze the meaning or purpose of my life or existence.
My head hurts and I can't sleep at night
I feel troubled, anxious, or conflicted about my thoughts or emotions, and struggle to find peace or rest.
You are all I have to hold on to
You are the only source of comfort, support, or stability in my life.
You are all I want to know
You are the only person or aspect of life that I want to understand, appreciate, or connect with.
No more turning inside out and blue
No more exposing or damaging my inner self, feelings, or vulnerabilities, and feeling sad or hopeless.
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.