Born in Taft, Texas, LaRue actually spent the majority of his adolescence north of the Red River, where he was raised in Southeastern Oklahoma . He never really pictured himself doing anything else but making good music, so LaRue eventually made his way to the state’s Red Dirt hotbed of Stillwater, where he began to develop his individualized style from a widespread range of influences.
From Willie Nelson to Ray Charles, to The Grateful Dead and Kris Kristofferson, LaRue’s emerging style impressively blends varied elements of country, blues, and soulful rock into cohesive, vocal driven performances. His abilities earned the immediate respect of then “up and coming” peers including Cody Canada, Mike McClure, Jason Boland, and other cohorts of the revitalizing Texas and Red Dirt circuits (now electrifying audiences nationwide.)
In 2002, both fans and industry took good notice of LaRue after he spearheaded The Organic Boogie Band and released ”Downtown,” which was recorded in private sessions at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa and mixed in a trailer on the side of a cliff in Bartlesville,OK. It was just the beginning, as the debut cemented LaRue’s following and inspired a move to New Braunfels, Texas, where a vibrant music community and a persistent touring schedule spawned a vast response.
Fans anxiously awaited the August 2005 release of Stoney LaRue-the Red Dirt Album, which hit the Billboard sales charts in its debut week. A far cry from the mixing trailer on the cliff, The Red Dirt Album was recorded with a tight circle of players and professionals in a studio setting. The record was a pinnacle effort for LaRue and has inarguably established his triple threat status as a truly gifted vocalist, player, and performer.
Armed with golden ear musicianship, an amusing wit, and soulful magnetism, LaRue’s shows are infused with an uplifting quality, a cathartic barroom brand of spirituality, where venues are complimented for good bar “feng shui,” and where time and dimension can be traversed via emotive lyrics and melodic riffs. A charismatic performer, LaRue’s flawless vocals can draw a crowd to a open mouth level of sonic mesmerization, and next have them singing “Forever Young” so loudly that you can’t hear anything else.
At 28 years old, Stoney LaRue now performs close to 300 dates a year at top festivals and venues across the nation and even the Caribbean, sharing bills with renowned acts like Lee Ann Womack, Gary Allan,Dierks Bentley, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Radney Foster, and others. With a newly assembled band that includes Jeremy Bryant (drums), Jesse Fritz (bass), Rodney Pyeatt (guitar), and Steve Littleton (keys), Stoney LaRue is poised for his upcoming addition to the famed Live at Billy Bob’s series and even greater horizons to come.
The music is undeniably inside of Stoney LaRue, but he’s the type of artist that doesn’t HAVE to point it out to you, his belief in the music is strong enough that it just powers through transparently. Stoney LaRue is not trying to be anybody but the artist that he is, and his sincerity just seeps out, spills off the stage, and overtakes any room.
Closer To You
Stoney LaRue Lyrics
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I ask you this question
It's not necessary
Just suggested
Do you want me
Do you love me
Will you kiss me
Will you hold me
The further I get down this road
The closer I get to you
It's tomorrow now and I'm on my way
The sun of man is comin up with the day
My babies know daddy's drivin
As fast as he can
The further I get down this road
The closer I get to you
So let the song just sing itself
Don't try to hard too find it
Catching all the stones
You'll find it hard to realize that
The further I get down this road
The closer I get to you
So let the song just sing itself
Don't try too hard to find it
You're catching all the stones
You'll find it hard to realize that
The further I get down this road
The closer I get to you
Closer I get to you
The lyrics to Stoney Larue's song "Closer to You" are a collection of questions and reflections, all centered around the theme of love and connection. The song begins with the singer posing a series of direct questions to their lover, asking if they want and love them, and if they'll hold and kiss them. It's a vulnerable moment, as the singer seeks reassurance and confirmation of their relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their journey towards their lover. They are on a road, physically and emotionally, and the further they travel, the closer they feel to their partner. It's a metaphor that encapsulates the idea of the challenges that we face in relationships, and how these challenges can make us stronger and more connected if we confront them together. The singer mentions their children, showing their determination to be with their lover, even if they must drive as fast as they can.
In the final verse, the singer encourages their lover to let the song "just sing itself," and not to try too hard to find the meaning. The metaphor of catching stones represents the barriers that prevent us from fully understanding our emotions and relationships, and how sometimes we just need to let things be. The song ends with the repeated line that the further the singer gets down the road, the closer they get to their lover.
Overall, "Closer to You" is a tender exploration of love, vulnerability, and the challenges that come with a deep connection to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
In lieu of an answer
Instead of responding to your question,
I ask you this question
I am posing a question to you
It's not necessary
Answering my question is optional
Just suggested
I am merely proposing my question
Do you want me
Are you interested in me
Do you love me
Do you have feelings of love toward me
Will you kiss me
Would you like to kiss me
Will you hold me
Would you like to hold me
The further I get down this road
As I continue my journey forward
The closer I get to you
I feel myself growing nearer to you
It's tomorrow now and I'm on my way
Time has passed and I am en route
The sun of man is comin up with the day
The morning is rising with the sun
My babies know daddy's drivin
My children understand I am driving
As fast as he can
With great speed and urgency
So let the song just sing itself
Allow the music to take center stage
Don't try too hard to find it
Don't over-analyze or search too intensely
You're catching all the stones
You are getting bogged down by insignificant details
You'll find it hard to realize that
You may struggle to understand
The closer I get to you
I sense myself reaching proximity to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FAITH EVANS, FAITH RENEE EVANS, CHUCK GISCOMBE, IKE III LEE
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