[edit] Career
Wariner began performing as a youth in his father's band and in local clubs. In 1971, he was hired as a bassist for Dottie West's band. He also worked heavily with Chet Atkins (one of his childhood influences) and he played with Bob Luman's band.
His first major recording contract was with RCA Records in 1978. His first single releases failed to chart in the top 40 of Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart, although the song "I'm Already Taken" was re-released in 1999, peaking at #3 that year. His first No. 1 hit came in December, 1981, with "All Roads Lead to You."
However, his real popularity didn't take off until the mid-1980s, when he began recording for MCA Records. During his six-year stint with MCA, he scored 19 consecutive top 10 hits, eight of them going to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart. The most successful of those songs included "Some Fools Never Learn" (1985, his second No. 1 hit), "What I Didn't Do" (1985), "You Can Dream of Me" (1986), "Lynda" (1987) and "I Got Dreams" (1989).
In the early 1990s, Wariner continued his success with Arista Records, with several of his songs reaching the top 10. But his success soon tapered off, as radio programmers became more interested in newer performers.
Wariner, however, continued to maintain his popularity through his instrumental talents. One example was 1991's "Restless," a collaboration with Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill and Mark O'Connor (from O'Connor's album The New Nashville Cats). "Restless" won Wariner (as well as Skaggs and Gill) his first Grammy Award in 1991 for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. In 1996, Wariner released an album of all instrumental tracks called No More Mr. Nice Guy. Though well-received by critics, it proved to be Wariner's last album for Arista.
Wariner also remained in the public eye with his songwriting talents. His composition, "Longneck Bottle" (a No. 1 hit by Garth Brooks), along with a No. 1 duet from early 1998 with singer Anita Cochran called "What If I Said" (his first No. 1 in more than eight years) reinvigorated Wariner's career.
The highlight of Wariner's career came in the spring of 1998. Now recording for Capitol Records, his song "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" - a song about dealing with grief of close friends and relatives - promptly shot to No. 2 and won the Country Music Association awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year.
Wariner also collaborated with other well-known singers and songwriters, including Clint Black and Bill Anderson; he also scored several more hits, most notably 1999's "Two Teardrops" and "I'm Already Taken" (the latter a re-recording of his 1978 debut release).
[edit] Discography
Main article: Steve Wariner discography
[edit] External links
The Official Fan Club Website
Grand Ole Opry Bio
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wariner"
Blinded
Steve Wariner Lyrics
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But it's hard to keep your balance when your running into walls
But there's an explanation baby for the situation I'm in
[Chorus]
I am blinded by the light of your love
I don't know where I'm going or which way is up
I've never been lost and liked it so much
It's hard to see a miracle when standing up too close
It's difficult to focus when it's right beneath your nose
Till love makes its correction and determines the direction for me
(I'll beÂ)
[Chorus]
I didn't mean to stumble and I didn't mean to fall
But it's hard to keep your balance when your running into walls
But there's an explanation baby for the situation I'm in
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
The lyrics to "Blinded" by Steve Wariner express the overwhelming nature of being in love. The singer admits to stumbling and falling because it's hard to keep balance when you're running into walls. The metaphorical walls represent the obstacles that come with relationships, and it can be difficult to navigate them without losing yourself. However, there is an explanation for the situation he's in, and that's the blinding light of love. His love for his partner is so intense that he doesn't know where he's going or which way is up. The chorus repeats this sentiment, highlighting the singer's feelings of being lost but enjoying it so much because he's in love.
Wariner's lyrics also touch on how difficult it can be to recognize love when it's right in front of you. It's hard to see a miracle when standing too close. The singer is experiencing love but didn't realize it until love corrected and determined the direction for him. The lyrics suggest that love, while it can be challenging, ultimately leads to growth and healing, almost like a guiding force.
Overall, "Blinded" is a song that captures the intensity and uncontrollable nature of love while acknowledging the challenges that come with it. It emphasizes that, despite stumbling and falling, love ultimately guides us to where we're meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't mean to stumble and I didn't mean to fall
I didn't intend to make mistakes, but sometimes it's inevitable.
But it's hard to keep your balance when you're running into walls
It's challenging to maintain stability when facing obstacles continually.
But there's an explanation baby for the situation I'm in
There's a valid reason why I'm struggling with this situation.
I am blinded by the light of your love
Your love has overwhelmed and consumed me to the point of confusion.
I don't know where I'm going or which way is up
I've lost my sense of direction in life and I'm unsure of what to do next.
I've never been lost and liked it so much
I've always been sure of where I'm going, but being lost under your love feels exhilarating.
It's hard to see a miracle when standing up too close
Miracles are challenging to perceive when you're too close to them.
It's difficult to focus when it's right beneath your nose
Focusing on what's right in front of you is often harder than it seems.
Till love makes its correction and determines the direction for me
Love will guide me to the right path and help me make the right decisions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDERSON, VAUGHN, WARINER
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