Sing It
Ryan Follese Lyrics
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Beat up in charts full of ups and downs
My daddy gave me that 58
One strum and that was it
He left me some songs and his old one
And late at night I still hear him say
If you learn one thing before I′m gone
Your whole damn world can change with just a little song
So sing it from the heart
Like you mean it
Oh keep playing that guitar
Until they feel it
And do it 'cause you′re lovin'
Maybe one day you'll get lucky
Don′t you ever do it for the girls or the money
No matter where you are
Sing it from the heart
At twenty one I hit the road
Some know-it-all, that nobody knows
I never did call home enough
Then I missed Mom and Dad gettin′ old
You're never ready for when they go
And now I can′t call home enough
Gettin' on my knees tried to write of my loss
And line by line realized what he was saying all along
Was sing it from the heart
Like you mean it
Oh keep playing that guitar
Until they feel it
And do it ′cause you're lovin′
Maybe one day you'll get lucky
Don't you ever do it for the girls or the money
No matter where you are
Sing it from the heart
Sing it from the heart
Do it ′cause you′re lovin'
Maybe one day you′ll get lucky
Don't you ever do it for the girls or the money
And no matter where you are
Sing it from the heart
The lyrics of Ryan Follese's song "Sing It" tell a heartfelt story about the power of music and the importance of singing from the heart. The song begins by referencing the singer's guitar, a cherished 1958 model given to him by his father. The guitar represents a connection to his father and the songs he left behind. The lyrics imply that the singer's father taught him the value of music, stating that "your whole damn world can change with just a little song." This line suggests that music has the ability to touch people's lives and create meaningful change.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on his own journey as a musician. He shares that at twenty-one, he hit the road, feeling like a know-it-all amidst a sea of strangers. However, he soon realizes that he didn't call his parents enough and missed important moments as they grew older. This realization leads him to understand the wisdom his father had imparted to him through music. He recognizes that his father's message was to sing from the heart, to play the guitar until others can feel it, and to do it because he loves it, rather than for fame or money.
Line by Line Meaning
Six strings, seen every town
I have traveled to many places, bringing my guitar with me wherever I go.
Beat up in charts full of ups and downs
My songs have experienced both success and failure in the music industry.
My daddy gave me that 58
My father gave me a 1958 guitar.
One strum and that was it
With a single strum of the guitar, I was instantly connected to its power.
He left me some songs and his old one
My father left me with his own songs and his old guitar.
And late at night I still hear him say
Even now, during late nights, I can hear his voice in my mind.
If you learn one thing before I′m gone
Before my father passed away, he wanted me to understand one important lesson.
Your whole damn world can change with just a little song
The power of music, especially through a heartfelt song, is capable of completely transforming one's life.
So sing it from the heart
When you sing, pour all your emotions and sincerity into it.
Like you mean it
Express your true intentions and feelings through your singing.
Oh keep playing that guitar
Continue to play the guitar passionately and consistently.
Until they feel it
Play until your audience can genuinely feel the emotions conveyed by your music.
And do it 'cause you′re lovin'
Engage in music because you genuinely love it.
Maybe one day you'll get lucky
There's a possibility that you might experience success in the future.
Don′t you ever do it for the girls or the money
Never engage in music solely for the purpose of impressing people or earning money.
No matter where you are
Regardless of your location or circumstances,
At twenty one I hit the road
When I turned twenty-one, I started my journey as a traveling musician.
Some know-it-all, that nobody knows
Although I may come across as confident, deep down, I feel unknown and unsure.
I never did call home enough
I regret not staying in touch with my family as often as I should have.
Then I missed Mom and Dad gettin′ old
As time passed, I realized how much I missed witnessing my parents growing older.
You're never ready for when they go
No matter how prepared you think you are, you're never truly ready for the loss of loved ones.
And now I can′t call home enough
I deeply yearn to connect with my family more now than ever before.
Gettin' on my knees tried to write of my loss
I humbly attempted to express my grief and sadness through writing songs.
And line by line realized what he was saying all along
As I wrote my songs, I gradually understood the wisdom in my father's words from before.
Do it ′cause you′re lovin′
Engage in music because of your genuine love and passion for it.
Maybe one day you′ll get lucky
Possibly, in the future, you could experience a stroke of luck and success.
Don't you ever do it for the girls or the money
Never pursue music solely for the purpose of attracting attention from others or achieving financial gain.
And no matter where you are
Regardless of your location or circumstances,
Sing it from the heart
Sing with genuine emotions and true passion.
Writer(s): Ryan Follese
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