In 1974, Sheppard signed with Melodyland (later Hitsville) Records, which was a short-lived country label that was owned by Motown Records, and recorded the song "Devil in the Bottle," which became a No. 1 hit on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart and also became a Top 60 Pop hit in 1975. The follow-up, "Tryin' to Beat the Morning Home," also went to No. 1 and cracked the Top 100 during the summer of 1975. Several subsequent releases during 1975-1977 also made the Top 10 like "Motels and Memories" and "Show Me A Man".
Early in his career, TG became close friends w/Elvis Presley. Elvis gave TG his first tour bus and TG even lived at Graceland for a while during their friendship. A relative of TG's at a performance of his in his hometown of Humboldt, TN gave a first-hand account of TG mentioning the recent passing of his friend, Elvis, beginning to honor him by singing one of Elvis' songs, & having to leave the stage to compose himself before returning to finish the song. TG & Elvis were very close.
In 1977, Sheppard signed with Warner Bros. Records, where he enjoyed his greatest success. Starting with that summer's "When Can We Do This Again," he had a series of fifteen consecutive Top 10 releases, including 10 No. 1 songs. The biggest included "Last Cheater's Waltz" (1979); "I'll Be Coming Back For More" and "Do You Want to Go to Heaven" (1980); "I Loved 'Em Everyone" and "Party Time" (1981); "Only One You," "Finally" and "War is Hell (On the Homefront Too)" (1982). Another major hit came in 1984: "Slow Burn." "I Loved 'Em, Everyone" also reached the top-forty on the U.S. pop singles charts.
In 1985, he moved from Warner Bros. to Columbia Records, where he continued to enjoy success. After just missing the top 20 with "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" (a remake of the Elvin Bishop hit), he returned to the top 10, with his biggest success during this time frame coming with 1986's "Strong Heart" (the last of his 14 No. 1 hits, as it turned out). Three more songs peaked at No. 2 in 1987: "Half Past Forever (Till I'm Blue in the Heart)," "You're My First Lady" and "One for the Money."
Sheppard's success continued until about 1988, when rootsy neo-traditionalist artists began to eclipse more polished pop-country artists like Sheppard on the country charts. He continued to tour and play throughout the 1990s, but did not sign a new record contract, and did not release any new material until his 2002 live release, T.G. Sheppard: Live at Billy Bob's, which found Sheppard performing his classic hits for an enthusiastic crowd at the famed honky tonk in Fort Worth, Texas.
He has a new CD out called "Timeless" which has him singing songs from the big band era. In the mid to late 1980's T.G. Sheppard was an associate sponsor on the #25 Folgers Chevrolet driven on the Nascar Winston Cup circuit by Tim Richmond and Ken Schrader. In 1990 the Folgers sponsorship moved to Roush racing and driver Mark Martin.
TG is married to a fellow song-writer / singer, Kelly Lang, and they currently reside in Hendersonville, TN
Somewhere Down the Line
T.G. Sheppard Lyrics
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When night falls - that's when it all begins
Be prepared; we can allow no loose ends
I highly recommend y'all bring your arms
This is no false alarm
They want to do us harm like I'm nervous
Live inside a glass house
They want to bring us down
It's all about niggas that doubt our reputation
Start'n conflict and don't know what they facing
Want twist us all in their black magic
Suggest paper of wars and break havoc
Are you ready? Don't sleep on them
Ain't petty, you get that ass thrown like confetti
Meet me at the getaway spot in a jiffy
Leave all the does behind that act iffy
We got maneuvers that's hard to beat
Till the other side retreats
Under six feet beneath
C'mon
[Mark Curry]
I told you that is a saw I wore
I'm a kill
When the rebel yells song that don't stop till it's done
See, I got guns, and I'm sick
See how you said meet me here, and I came quick?
Them same cats on the most wanted list
We can hit them, then straight disappear in the mist
...Won't cease to exist
I shoot to kill, and I'll be damned if I miss
A warrior waiting for Armageddon
I get serious as hell when I'm threatened
Intent to get hostile; break into a rage of fury
Send them back their apostle's fossils and crazed right
A rude awakening, and, but now I'm alert
And that's right down my line of work
The whole Brotherhood new verse
Gutless cowards with no back
And watch how they all fall flat
Ah
[Chorus x 2]
Niggas gon' fall out
They got us up against the wall
Here I call out; let it all out
With or without you, I'm for war
Some shit worth dying for, ah-huh
[Black Rob]
Yo, you want hot soup?
I got shit like up on in Attica
Guns ridiculous like Battlestar Galactica
What's this, want to insult my family?
La familia actin' like one of us goin' to kill ya
I want y'all dues
Shit hit the fan
We going to be eatin' your food
Time up in the new, then torture
I rip a niggas toe nails off
What, I didn't hear the news?
Five slayin' the law
Man, how I don't want do these cats
I lay mousetraps for those mice-house niggas that house gats
They want to out me
I know killers from down south, B
Who know and understand there ain't a thing sweet about me
I earn my respect, and I was born to wreck
Spit techs by your rockets threw jets
Who's next to get hit by firepower that's so raw?
Go play; 4-4's ready for war
[Mase]
All out, what, what
Want to blow, what, what
Teamsters what, what
Mother fucker
From Monday to Sunday, it's all about the money
Nigga ain't got mine
I guarantee I'm gun play
Moms says makes you going to need that money one day
Bitch, I'm in the jet
Benz on the runway
Don't be fooled; still squeeze tools
Money like that; why the fuck I need school?
M-A dollar sign E rules
Hundred G jewels
Vacate places you don't even need shoes
Same cats say stay up, pray for my day up
No one where my bitch live
Plot where I lay up
If you got coke way up
Got doe then pay up
Niggas shoot at me; a nigga better spray up
'Cause God forbid you hit me in my Ribs and I live
Comin' back and getting you and your kids
[Chorus]
[G-Dep]
Dom, dom, dom
Thought I heard something
Last cat that I heard frontin'
Burned up herb huntin'
Word 'cause my heard something
Splurge something
Now I don't care who I hit
It's who I hit I knew I hit
Who would understand though?
We vandals and land roles
Program for our own channels
And flannel; this man knew any clan
We're here for the cats in the minivan
Got let this schemey plan
Pay me man, scan
Sex, cars, any money
Sex guard the money
With this gun; it be hard to run me
Get it right, or get it tonight
Better tonight
Set up your wife with the head of the night
Don't fold 'cause my goals embedded with ice
To my tents dimming the light
I'm bendin' this mic
Lot of niggas don't comprehend
Lots niggas look sloppy when
They don't see me, and I see them
[Chorus x 2]
I think these lyrics are incorrect. The lyrics you provided are actually from P. Diddy's song "Victory." These lyrics include references to violence, guns, and illegal activities. The lyrics describe a group of individuals who are prepared for conflict and are willing to use violence to protect themselves and their reputation. The verses describe different members of the group who have guns and are ready for war. The chorus repeats the phrase "niggas gon' fall out" and asserts that the group is ready for war and willing to die for their cause.
It's important to acknowledge that these lyrics promote a disturbing and dangerous worldview. The glorification of violence and illegal activities is harmful and not something to be celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
When night falls - that's when it all begins
Once it gets dark, that's when our plans and actions start
Be prepared; we can allow no loose ends
We need to be ready and ensure there are no mistakes or unfinished tasks
I highly recommend y'all bring your arms
I strongly suggest that everyone brings their weapons
This is no false alarm
This is not a fake warning or threat
They want to do us harm like I'm nervous
There are people who intend to hurt us, and it makes me feel anxious
Live inside a glass house
We are under constant scrutiny and observation
They want to bring us down
They have the intention of ruining our reputation or success
Then drag us out
After bringing us down, they would expose us or make us vulnerable
It's all about niggas that doubt our reputation
The main focus is on individuals who question or have reservations about our credibility
Start'n conflict and don't know what they facing
They instigate disputes or fights without fully understanding the consequences they will face
Want twist us all in their black magic
They aim to manipulate or control us using deceptive tactics
Suggest paper of wars and break havoc
They propose strategies that will lead to conflicts and destruction
Are you ready? Don't sleep on them
Are you prepared? Don't underestimate or ignore them
Ain't petty, you get that ass thrown like confetti
I won't be trivial about it; if necessary, I'll easily defeat or get rid of them
Meet me at the getaway spot in a jiffy
Come and join me at the designated place for escape without delay
Leave all the does behind that act iffy
Abandon anyone who behaves suspiciously or untrustworthy
We got maneuvers that's hard to beat
We possess strategies and tactics that are difficult for others to overcome
Till the other side retreats
We will continue our actions until our opponents surrender or withdraw
Under six feet beneath
They will end up buried in graves, six feet below the ground
C'mon
Let's go
I told you that is a saw I wore
I warned you that I carry and use a deadly weapon
I'm a kill
I have the intention to cause death
When the rebel yells song that don't stop till it's done
When the rebellious individuals shout, their actions won't cease until they achieve their goals
See, I got guns, and I'm sick
I possess firearms, and I am mentally disturbed or unstable
See how you said meet me here, and I came quick?
Notice how I quickly arrived at the meeting location after you told me to come?
Them same cats on the most wanted list
Those exact individuals are on the list of the most sought after by law enforcement
We can hit them, then straight disappear in the mist
We can attack them and swiftly vanish without a trace
...Won't cease to exist
...They will no longer be alive
I shoot to kill, and I'll be damned if I miss
I aim to fatally wound my targets, and I refuse to fail
A warrior waiting for Armageddon
I am a fighter who is anticipating a great battle or catastrophe
I get serious as hell when I'm threatened
I become extremely serious and focused when I feel endangered
Intent to get hostile; break into a rage of fury
My intention is to become aggressive and unleash a violent rage
Send them back their apostle's fossils and crazed right
I want to return their religious figures' remains and drive them into madness
A rude awakening, and, but now I'm alert
They will experience a harsh realization, but I am currently fully aware and watchful
And that's right down my line of work
That perfectly aligns with my profession or area of expertise
The whole Brotherhood new verse
The entire group of like-minded individuals understands the new plan or strategy
Gutless cowards with no back
They are spineless individuals with no courage or support
And watch how they all fall flat
Observe how they all fail or collapse
Ah
Expressing a sense of satisfaction or superiority
Niggas gon' fall out
Individuals will experience defeat or fail
They got us up against the wall
We are in a difficult or challenging situation
Here I call out; let it all out
I proclaim my position and express all my emotions or thoughts
With or without you, I'm for war
Whether you join me or not, I am ready for conflict
Some shit worth dying for, ah-huh
There are certain things or causes that are worth sacrificing one's life for
Yo, you want hot soup?
Hey, do you want trouble or conflict?
I got shit like up on in Attica
I possess weapons or dangerous items just like they do in Attica prison
Guns ridiculous like Battlestar Galactica
My firearms are extremely powerful or excessive, similar to those in Battlestar Galactica
What's this, want to insult my family?
What is this? Do you intend to disrespect or harm my family?
La familia actin' like one of us goin' to kill ya
My family members are acting as if one of them is going to harm or kill you
I want y'all dues
I demand the money or payments you owe me
Shit hit the fan
A chaotic or disastrous situation has occurred
We going to be eatin' your food
We will take or consume what belongs to you
Time up in the new, then torture
Once we catch up with you in the new location, we will subject you to torture
I rip a niggas toe nails off
I inflict extreme pain by forcefully removing a person's toenails
What, I didn't hear the news?
What? I wasn't informed of the recent events or circumstances?
Five slayin' the law
Law enforcement officers are being targeted and killed
Man, how I don't want do these cats
I really don't want to engage in violence with these individuals
I lay mousetraps for those mice-house niggas that house gats
I set up traps or easily catch those weak individuals who possess weapons to intimidate
They want to out me
They desire to eliminate or take me out of the picture
I know killers from down south, B
I am acquainted with murderers from the southern region, my friend
Who know and understand there ain't a thing sweet about me
They are aware and comprehend that there is nothing kind or pleasant about my character
I earn my respect, and I was born to wreck
I gain respect through my actions, and I was born to create chaos or destruction
Spit techs by your rockets threw jets
I discharge firearms with precision around your high-speed missiles
Who's next to get hit by firepower that's so raw?
Who will be the next target of intense and unrefined military force?
Go play; 4-4's ready for war
Go, engage in conflict; I am fully prepared with .44 caliber weapons for war
All out, what, what
Going all out, what, what
Want to blow, what, what
Desire to cause an explosion, what, what
Teamsters what, what
Members of a labor union connected to trucking or delivery services, what, what
Mother fucker
A disrespectful or offensive term used to address someone
From Monday to Sunday, it's all about the money
Every day of the week, the main focus is on acquiring wealth
Nigga ain't got mine
I don't have my portion of the money
I guarantee I'm gun play
I promise that I will engage in gunfights or violence
Moms says makes you going to need that money one day
My mother advises me that I will need that money at some point in the future
Bitch, I'm in the jet
I'm in the private jet, you insignificant person
Benz on the runway
A luxury Mercedes-Benz car is waiting on the airport runway
Don't be fooled; still squeeze tools
Don't be deceived; I still carry and use weapons
Money like that; why the fuck I need school?
When I have so much money, why the hell do I need education?
M-A dollar sign E rules
Mase rules; the letter 'E' represents money
Hundred G jewels
I possess expensive jewelry worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
Vacate places you don't even need shoes
Leave quickly from locations where you don't even require shoes
Same cats say stay up, pray for my day up
Those same individuals advise me to stay alert and hope for my success or improvement
No one where my bitch live
Nobody knows the location of my girlfriend
Plot where I lay up
They are scheming and planning to attack me where I stay or reside
If you got coke way up
If you have a lot of cocaine stored or hidden
Got doe then pay up
If you have money, then give it to me as payment
Niggas shoot at me; a nigga better spray up
If others try to shoot at me, they better come prepared to exchange gunfire
'Cause God forbid you hit me in my Ribs and I live
Because if, by chance, you shoot me and I survive
Comin' back and getting you and your kids
I will return and seek revenge by harming you and your children
Dom, dom, dom
The sound of consecutive gunshots
Thought I heard something
I believed I heard a noise or something suspicious
Last cat that I heard frontin'
The previous person who displayed arrogance or acted tough
Burned up herb huntin'
I smoked marijuana excessively
Word 'cause my heard something
I became suspicious because someone told me something
Splurge something
Spend or waste money on something
Now I don't care who I hit
I am no longer concerned about who I target or harm
It's who I hit I knew I hit
I deliberately intended to harm the specific person I injured
Who would understand though?
Who would comprehend or sympathize with my actions?
We vandals and land roles
We are destructive and possess authority or power over our territory
Program for our own channels
We have our own plans and methods of communication
And flannel; this man knew any clan
And we are skilled in various groups or organizations, regardless of affiliation
We're here for the cats in the minivan
We are present to confront or deal with those individuals in the minivan
Got let this schemey plan
We need to execute this deceptive plan successfully
Pay me man, scan
Compensate me, man, thoroughly
Sex, cars, any money
Involved in sexual activities, owning cars, and acquiring any amount of money
Sex guard the money
I protect the money like it is my life partner
With this gun; it be hard to run me
Because of this firearm, it will be difficult for anyone to escape from me
Get it right, or get it tonight
Understand and act correctly, or face serious consequences now
Better tonight
It would be better for you to choose the correct course of action tonight
Set up your wife with the head of the night
Arrange for harm to come to your wife, specifically her head, during the night
Don't fold 'cause my goals embedded with ice
Don't give up, as my objectives are firmly rooted in determination
To my tents dimming the light
To my locations where the light is low or obscured
I'm bendin' this mic
I am skillfully and masterfully manipulating this microphone
Lot of niggas don't comprehend
Many individuals don't understand or grasp the situation
Lots niggas look sloppy when
Multiple individuals appear untidy or disorganized when
They don't see me, and I see them
They are unaware of my presence, but I am observing and aware of their actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MASON BETHA, TREVEL COLEMAN, TREVELL COLEMAN, MARK CURRY, JEREMY A GRAHAM, ROBERT ROSS
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