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.
Tell My Mother I Miss Her So
Ryan Bingham Lyrics
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Let her put a spell on me
A little bit of change will ease my pain
Gonna set a young man free
'Cause I've been down through your hometown
And all across your distant land
One thing's for sure, honey, I'll be gone
Oh, take me to France, watch me dance
Let me drink that wine
Spinnin' around a dark haired girl
Havin' us a good old time
'Cause I've been down through your hometown
And all across your distant land
One thing's for sure, honey, I'll be gone
Tell my mother I miss her so
Tell my mother I miss her so
Oh, when you can the medicine man
Will let a feather set me free
Out on the range outrunnin' them trains
You're never gonna see me leave
'Cause I've been down through your hometown
And all across your distant land
One thing's for sure, honey, I'll be gone
Tell my mother I miss her so
Tell my mother I miss her so
Tell my mother I miss her so
Oh, tell my mother I miss her so
Oh, take me to see the voodoo queen
Let her put a spell on me
A little bit of change will ease my pain
Gonna set a young man free
'Cause I've been down through your hometown
And all across your distant land
One thing's for sure, honey, I'll be gone
Tell my mother I miss her so
Tell my mother I miss her so
Oh, tell my mother I miss her so
Tell my mother I miss her so
Oh, tell my mother I miss her so
Tell my mother I miss her so
The lyrics to "Tell My Mother I Miss Her So" by Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses, describe a young man's search for freedom and escape from his past. He seeks out the voodoo queen to put a spell on him and help him find relief from his pain. He dreams of going to France and dancing with a dark-haired girl, drinking wine and having a good time. He also mentions a medicine man who can set him free with a feather, and he imagines himself outrunning trains out on the range.
The verse about going through his hometown and distant land suggests he has been travelling and searching for something. The repetition of "Tell my mother I miss her so" at the end of every verse and chorus indicates that he is homesick and still feels a connection to his past. Despite his yearning to be free, he is still tied to his memories and roots.
Overall, the lyrics capture the restlessness and longing for freedom that many young people feel. It's a song about leaving the past behind and moving forward, but also about the pain and nostalgia that come with letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to see the voodoo queen
I want to seek out unconventional methods to improve my current situation.
Let her put a spell on me
I am willing to try anything to change my circumstances, even if it means resorting to magic.
A little bit of change will ease my pain
I am hopeful that even a small difference can help alleviate my current difficulties.
Gonna set a young man free
I am determined to break free from my current limitations and live a more fulfilling life.
'Cause I've been down through your hometown
I have recently traveled through familiar places, but am still searching for something new.
And all across your distant land
I have explored far beyond the places I know and am still looking for something better.
One thing's for sure, honey, I'll be gone
I am determined to leave my current situation behind and journey towards a better future.
Tell my mother I miss her so
I still feel a deep connection to my family and long for their support and love.
Oh, take me to France, watch me dance
I dream of going to exciting and exotic places, and having fun experiences there.
Let me drink that wine
I yearn for the pleasures of life and the freedom to indulge in them.
Spinnin' around a dark haired girl
I desire companionship and the joy of spending time with someone special.
Havin' us a good old time
I want to enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
Oh, when you can the medicine man
I seek out unconventional healers and experts who may be able to help me with my problems.
Will let a feather set me free
I am open to using spiritual or symbolic methods to move forward in life.
Out on the range outrunnin' them trains
I am adventurous and willing to take risks to pursue my dreams.
You're never gonna see me leave
Once I am committed to something, I will stick to it and see it through to the end.
Tell my mother I miss her so
I still deeply care for my family and value their love and support in my life.
Tell my mother I miss her so
My family is an important part of my life, and I long for their companionship and love.
Oh, tell my mother I miss her so
I am still filled with a sense of nostalgia and longing for the comfort of my childhood memories.
Tell my mother I miss her so
My family is a vital part of who I am and I will always hold them dearly in my heart.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE 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
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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