His parents were battlers with a dream of one day rising from the dust and hard work they endured to owning their own property and sinking deep, long-lasting roots. It was to this end that young Steve spent most of his early childhood moving from town to town across NSW with his family. Where there was good work to be had, that's where the family would go. It was in these early years that simple life philosophies were deeply ingrained into this young man.
Discipline, hard work and the pursuit of ones dream were the life food served at the Forde's table.
Today Steve Forde is a farmer and landowner in his own right.
He is a singer, a songwriter and a serious touring country star. Although retired now, Steve was a successful bull rider and bareback bronc rider. What ever Steve sets out to do, he does it well and still today draws heavily on his family's ethos of: "Hard Work, Long Days, Hard Work, Hard Play".
Steve Forde is the real deal, make no mistake.
Moving to the South Coast, the rawboned 18 year old with fire in his belly joined his first band and tasted the life of a touring country musician, the late nights, the poor money, the long miles but he was loving it and knew this was something he wanted to do. It was also during this time that like all young, developing sensible, sensitive artists Steve decided that Bull riding looked like a good idea and a heap of fun and so without care or concern to his guitar hands or the rest of his body he climbed on his first angry beast and away he went. As a rising rodeo, singing star, overseas travel appeared on the young mans horizon and in 1998 he boldly said goodbye to the farm and his band and headed to the USA for a bit of a look. Landing in Texas, he did as you do and bought himself a whopping, great, clunky heap of '63 Dodge Polara, filled her up with fuel, checked the oil and set himself loose on the highways and open roads of the USA. Steve lucked into some top blokes, now good mates in Texas and joined their band playing country music and doing the fabled American miles through Colorado, South Dakota and into Canada. When the gigs were lean the young Aussie Bloke from Cowra could be found working in bars, building fences or riding bareback broncos in Lubbock Texas making a name for himself as fearless, tough or just that crazy Aussie guy.
Sadly, tragedy stuck Steve when his traveling mate from Brisbane broke his back riding bareback and had to be flown home to Australia leaving Steve concerned for his mate's welfare but also now short of a traveling companion and his rodeo buddy. That old Dodge was dying, blowing black smoke and money was tight but Steve made it to Kansas in search of Dorothy, but she was long gone so took up a contract harvesting corn instead. Cashed up again and armed with his guitar and a kit bag full of new songs Steve headed off to Nebraska.
On the way the old Dodge dropped its gearbox, curled up its toes and died. Like Woody Guthrie in the dustbowl and a long way from home Steve hitched a ride to Missouri where he met a bloke in a bar heading to a rodeo in Franklin, Tennessee. Steve took another lift to the rodeo and chanced his luck on winning some much-needed money.
A smashed thumb later, a lot of pain and some impressive Australian colloquialisms Steve headed back to Nashville where he was introduced to songwriter Dan Roberts. (Beaches of Cheyenne, The Old Stuff, The Fever, Dan also toured as opener for Garth Brooks for two years.) Hitting it off well with Dan he moved in for a time and had the pleasure of playing songs and working on new material with this wonderful writer and friend.
Steve headed back to Australia when he heard that his father needed help on the farm and he went to work head down bum up on the land only to disappear on weekends to compete in rodeo's around the country.
He bought his farm, near Grenfell and set about getting it cleaned up, stocked up and productive while still helping his father on his farm and finding time to getaway riding broncos.
In 2000 Steve started his band and a new day was upon the busy boy. The band started playing small shows throughout their immediate area, then moved on to Tamworth and then again onto the national Rodeo Circuit, people were talking and the talk was all good.
Steve Forde had arrived.
Enthused by the great response the band was getting Steve sent some demos to Nashville producer Mark Moseley who liked what he heard and contacted Steve and they set about recording the debut album.
Steve Forde's debut album "Livin' Right" was released in May 2002. The first film clip Rodeo Freak was released on the back of the successful debut.
The album continued to build momentum and attract both recognition and accolades including two Golden Guitar nominations at the Tamworth 2003 awards and the second single "What I'm talking about" spending twenty-six weeks in the CMC top twenty.
Overdrive is a good word for what happened next, with the release of "Livin' Right" and successful subsequent tours Steve decided the music was where his heart was and with consultation with his family, his younger brother took over running the farms so Steve could go hard on his rapidly rising popularity.
"Wild Ride" (album two) was again recorded in Nashville in December 2003 with Mark Moseley although this time Steve co-produced the recording process as well as penning all of the tracks. The first single "The Letter" was released and promptly entered the CMC charts in the top ten and it stayed in the No.1 position for three weeks.
"Wild Ride" (VES0001) which was released on July 15 2004, contains a bonus CD enhanced version of CMC's No.1 video clip, The Letter.
So climb on, hang on, close your eyes, and grit your teeth because we are all in for a wild ride.
Hurricane
Steve Forde Lyrics
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I can’t get enough the girl is dynamite
She’s got me crazy got me going insane
Shake me blow me brake me like a hurricane
The T-shirt she’s countess HOT
Her smile gets me like a . with shot
She got a bad girl wrapping
Her everything makes you want her to stay
She’s not an angel
But she’s on for …
And do it again
So blond
Some hot red lips
Her sexy shiver as a . hips
And music turns on that magic switch
And the base drives ….
And do it again
Oooh feels like 100 degrees
Ooooh is it just me?
The song "Hurricane" by Steve Forde is about a girl who is a complete force of nature, or a "hurricane." The song starts off with the singer confessing that he's burning up and needs to be put on ice because the girl he's talking about is "dynamite." She has him going crazy and he compares himself to a house being shaken and broken by a hurricane. Despite knowing that this girl may not be good for him, he still can't resist her.
The second verse paints a picture of this girl - she's incredibly attractive and her bad girl attitude is a big part of her appeal. She's not perfect but that's what makes her alluring. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is completely taken by this girl and feels like he's melting in her presence. He can't get enough and wants to experience the same rush again and again.
The lyrics suggest that this girl is not to be messed with but the singer is completely under her spell. It's a classic tale of being drawn to someone who may not be the best for you but you can't help yourself. The song has a high-energy, rock-infused sound that matches the intensity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m burning up you better put me on ice
I am consumed by passion and need to cool off
I can’t get enough the girl is dynamite
I am addicted to this woman's presence and energy
She’s got me crazy got me going insane
My attraction to her is making me irrational and obsessive
Shake me blow me brake me like a hurricane
She has complete power over me and can control me like a force of nature
The T-shirt she’s countess HOT
She is absolutely stunning, even in just a t-shirt
Her smile gets me like a . with shot
Her smile has a powerful effect on me, like a bullet hitting its target
She got a bad girl wrapping
She has an edgy, rebellious demeanor
She just don’t care
She is unapologetically herself and does not seek approval from others
Her everything makes you want her to stay
Her entire being is irresistible and makes people want her to be around
She’s not an angel
She is not perfect or innocent
But she’s on for ...
But she is still desired and captivating
So blond
She has blonde hair
Some hot red lips
Her lips are strikingly red and alluring
Her sexy shiver as a . hips
Her movements are seductive and mesmerizing
And music turns on that magic switch
Music intensifies her charisma and charm
And the base drives ....
The rhythm of the music heightens the passion and desire in those around her
Oooh feels like 100 degrees
The intensity of the attraction is palpable and overwhelming
Ooooh is it just me?
I am questioning whether my reaction to her is unique or shared by others
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.