The band was formed in 1992 as a sextet, with four members having been high school friends. They didn't play clubs or cut demos. Instead, they put on concerts, played county fairs, and drew crowds of over 5,000 screaming fans. They recorded singles and sent them to radio stations, and developed a larger regional fan base. They recorded a five-song independent CD Out of the Burrow that sold over 100,000 copies at their events and through the mail from their Bakersfield office. Their initial three singles received enough airtime to take them to the top of the independent charts.
In 1994, they were signed and released their debut album for MCG/Curb, Smokin' Armadillos. Included on that album was their highest charting single, "Let Your Heart Lead Your Mind", which peaked at #53 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1996. Their earlier independent CD was also reissued. A 1998 album, Plan B, was never released, but in 2003, they released another album, Strike the Match.
Discography
Albums: Out of the Burrow (1993), Smokin' Armadillos (1996, US Top Country Albums #37), Plan B (1998), Strike the Match (2003).
Singles: "My Girlfriend Might", "I'm a Cowboy", "Red Rock", "Let Your Heart Lead Your Mind" (1996, US Hot Country Songs #53), "Thump Factor" (1996, #68), "I Don't Want No Part of It" (1998, #64), "Waking Up Behind the Wheel" (1998), "You Were a Mountain" (2003).
Love Of A Lifetime
Smokin' Armadillos Lyrics
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Smokin' Armadillos
Love Of A Lifetime
(Scott Meeks)
Sometimes we're afraid to tell the ones we love how we feel
We hide our hearts and throw away the key
To tell someone you love them is such an easy thing to say
The love of a lifetime is what I offer you
Someone who will be there in the tough times to see you through
So close your eyes and take my hand and please don't be afraid, oh no
And follow me to a love of a lifetime
All these years we've been together our love has stayed strong
I can look into your eyes and see when something's wrong
I know my job's not doing well and I still don't get much pay
It's in times like these we grow stronger every day
The love of a lifetime is what I offer you
Someone who will be there in the tough times to see you through
So close your eyes and take my hand and please don't be afraid, oh no
And follow me to a love of a lifetime
You ask how long I'll love you
Is forever long enough
You ask me if I need you
I need you too much
The love of a lifetime is what I offer you
Someone who will be there in the tough times to see you through
So close your eyes and take my hand and please don't be afraid, oh no
And follow me to a love
Yes follow me to a love
Follow me to a love
Follow me to a love of a life time
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The lyrics to Smokin' Armadillos' "Love Of A Lifetime" describe the singer's hesitation towards revealing their true feelings to their partner, and their eventual decision to do so. The singer acknowledges that telling someone you love them should be easy, but often we hide our hearts and keep our feelings to ourselves. The singer offers the "love of a lifetime" to their partner, with a promise to be there for them even in tough times. The chorus encourages the partner to trust the singer and follow them to a lifetime of love together.
The second verse speaks to the strength of the couple's love over the years, and the challenges they face together. Despite financial struggles, the singer notes that these hard times have only made their love grow stronger. The final verse is a conversation between the singer and their partner, with the partner asking how long the singer will love them and if they need them. The singer's response is a repetition of their offer of a lifetime of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes we're afraid to tell the ones we love how we feel
It can be scary to open up and express our true feelings to those we care about
We hide our hearts and throw away the key
We lock away our emotions and refuse to be vulnerable
To tell someone you love them is such an easy thing to say
The words 'I love you' may come out easily, but expressing true love takes effort
But to guard my heart, I waited until today
Despite the ease of saying 'I love you,' the artist chose to wait until the right person came along before opening their heart fully
All these years we've been together our love has stayed strong
The artist and their partner have built a long-lasting love through the years
I can look into your eyes and see when something's wrong
The singer has a deep connection with their partner, allowing them to know when something is bothering them
I know my job's not doing well and I still don't get much pay
The singer is going through a difficult time at work, but the love they share with their partner helps them get through it
It's in times like these we grow stronger every day
Facing challenges together helps the couple build a stronger, more resilient love
You ask how long I'll love you
The partner is curious about the artist's commitment to loving them
Is forever long enough
The artist responds by suggesting that their love is so strong that even forever would not be enough time to fully show it
You ask me if I need you
The partner questions if their presence and love are truly important to the singer
I need you too much
The artist reassures their partner that they are an essential part of their life and love
The love of a lifetime is what I offer you
The singer promises a love that will last a lifetime
Someone who will be there in the tough times to see you through
The committed love the singer offers includes being there for their partner through the difficult times
So close your eyes and take my hand and please don't be afraid, oh no
The singer invites their partner to trust them and follow them into this deep and committed love
And follow me to a love of a lifetime
The artist invites their partner to join them in a love that is strong, deep, and lifelong
Contributed by Jasmine R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.