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.
The Wandering
Ryan Bingham Lyrics
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And you're burned at both ends
Your walls are closin' in
Won't you remember?
Open up your heart
Let yourself unwind
Find peace of mind
Step into the unknown
Where your path rewinds
See if you can find out
What you came here for
Roll one from the green vine
Disregard the time
Find your peace of mind
Among the wandering
Don't fear the vendors
Dreams can't be bought
As long as you don't sell
What you've been fighting for
As long as you don't sell
What you've been fighting for
If your heart's of anger
And you're helpless in the end
Won't you let your friends
Help you remember?
With every box of poison
There's a ribbon tied
Don't believe them eyes
When they deceive you
Take a look inside
If you're so inclined
Just leave some time
For the wandering
Find your peace of mind
Among the wandering
The Wandering by Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses is a song that suggests a way of coping with the stresses of life. The lyrics convey the message that when someone feels overwhelmed, instead of relying on toxic substances, they should take a chance and explore the unknown. The song encourages openness of the heart and mind to find inner peace. Amidst the chaos, Bingham urges listeners to let go of inhibitions, embrace the present moment, and take in the beauty of the strange yet wonderful world around them. He tells listeners to not let go of their dreams, fight for them, and find solace in the wandering. The song is a reminder that when people hit rock bottom and are feeling lost, wandering around aimlessly sometimes can have a way of sorting out their life.
The chorus of the song is a call to surrender to the moment and the beauty of wandering. In the verses of the song, the singer urges the listener to disregard the need to follow norms and traditions, and not let others' opinions steer their path. This idea is reflected in the lines "Don't fear the vendors/Dreams can't be bought/As long as you don't sell/What you've been fighting for." The song encourages listeners not to give in to external pressures and trust their intuition. The singer reminds them of the fact that they have friends who can help them regain perspective and find meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
When your world's of madness
When your life is chaotic and overwhelming
And you're burned at both ends
And you're exhausted from working too much
Your walls are closin' in
You feel trapped and suffocated
Won't you remember?
Remember to take a moment for yourself
Open up your heart
Be vulnerable and receptive
Let yourself unwind
Relax and let go of stress
Find peace of mind
Find a state of calm and contentment
Among the wandering
By exploring new places and experiences
Step into the unknown
Take risks and try new things
Where your path rewinds
Where you revisit places you've been before
See if you can find out
Discover what truly matters to you
What you came here for
What your purpose in life is
Roll one from the green vine
Smoke marijuana
Disregard the time
Don't worry about the clock
Find your peace of mind
Find a state of calm and contententment
Among the wandering
By exploring new places and experiences
Don't fear the vendors
Don't fear people trying to sell you things
Dreams can't be bought
You can't pay for true happiness or fulfillment
As long as you don't sell
As long as you stay true to your values
What you've been fighting for
What you've been working towards
If your heart's of anger
If you're feeling angry or resentful
And you're helpless in the end
And you feel like you're out of control
Won't you let your friends
Ask your friends for help
Help you remember?
To remember what's truly important
With every box of poison
With everything harmful in life
There's a ribbon tied
There's usually something positive or hopeful too
Don't believe them eyes
Don't believe everything you see
When they deceive you
When things are not what they seem
Take a look inside
Reflect on your thoughts and emotions
If you're so inclined
If you want to
Just leave some time
Make time for yourself
For the wandering
To explore new places and experiences
Find your peace of mind
Find a state of calm and contentment
Among the wandering
By exploring new places and experiences
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE RYAN BINGHAM, 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