The Wagoneers' debut album, Stout and High, was released by Herb Alpert's A&M Records in 1988; a follow-up album, Good Fortune, was released in 1989. Although the band appeared on Austin City Limits and Nashville Now, their popularity never took off and they band broke up in 1990.
"There were a lot of reasons why the Wags didn't happen on a bigger scale," said Monte Warden in a 1995 interview, when he was pursuing a solo career. "Number one, we were on a pop label (A&M) that had never attempted to get in the country market before. Two, even though it was just four or five years ago, that was light years in regards to country's popularity and we were a different group, a bit unique at that time. That, and maybe country radio wasn't just ready for those songs. It doesn't matter what the success level was, for me; I was just pleased to get to make records."
The Wagoneers still have their fans; a MySpace page dedicated to the band contains audio clips from their two albums and the CMT blog dubbed them "best rockabilly band that ever was”
Test Of Time
The Wagoneers Lyrics
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It seems that this was meant to be
I am yours and you are mine
And our love will stand the test of time
They'll be days when things don't work out right
And it seems that all we do is fight
But through the tears we will find
As the days turn into years
We will share our hopes and fears
I believe that we will find
Our love will stand the test of time
Side by side in each and every way
Through it all together we will stay
These will be the ties that bind
And our love will stand the test of time
These will be the ties that bind
And our love will stand the test of time
Yes our love will stand the test of time
The lyrics to The Wagoneers' song Test of Time speaks of a love that will last through the ups and downs of life. The singer expresses the belief that the love between him and his partner is meant to be, and that it will endure whatever trials come their way. The song acknowledges that there will be times when things go awry, and conflict arises, but the sentiment remains that their love will persevere.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of enduring love being built on a shared journey, where both parties grow together and support each other through their hopes and fears. The singer emphasizes the importance of standing together through thick and thin, and that the bond that they share will keep their love strong. The final chorus brings the song to a close, repeating the idea that their love will endure the test of time.
Overall, Test of Time is a romantic and optimistic take on a long-term committed relationship. It emphasizes the power of mutual understanding, trust, and the willingness to work together to overcome obstacles. The song presents a beautiful message of hope, that enduring love is possible for those who are willing to put in the effort and stand by each other through whatever comes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time that I hold you close to me
Whenever I embrace you, it feels like we were fated to be together.
It seems that this was meant to be
It seems as though our union was preordained.
I am yours and you are mine
I belong to you while you belong to me.
And our love will stand the test of time
Our love is resilient and can withstand any challenge it faces.
They'll be days when things don't work out right
There will be times when situations don't go as planned.
And it seems that all we do is fight
It can be assumed that we would quarrel frequently.
But through the tears we will find
Despite the challenging moments, we will discover that we are still devoted to one another.
That our love will stand the test of time
Our love is strong enough to endure any obstacles.
As the days turn into years
As we spend more time together,
We will share our hopes and fears
We will exchange our aspirations and concerns.
I believe that we will find
I have faith that eventually,
Our love will stand the test of time
Our love will persevere and thrive.
Side by side in each and every way
We will always be there for each other in every possible manner.
Through it all together we will stay
We will remain together through every challenge and trial.
These will be the ties that bind
Our loyalty and commitment to each other will be unbreakable.
And our love will stand the test of time
Our love is enduring and will last forever.
These will be the ties that bind
Our bond will be unbreakable.
And our love will stand the test of time
Our love is indomitable and can survive any challenge iit may encounter.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.