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Amanda was born January 17, 1982 in Belleville, Ontario and was raised in Trenton, Ontario. Her passion for singing began early. She recalls being inspired by her dad Steve performing in bands, and his singing to her when she was very young, instilling in her a love of music. As a toddler, Amanda listened to Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Etta James and at the age of three, made her first public appearance with her dad at her grandma and grandpa’s 25th anniversary. Amanda and her dad kept singing together. Amanda has recently gone solo and her self-titled debut album has garnered numerous award nominations and critical praise since its release.
Brown-haired, blue-eyed Tyler was born into his musical family on April 30, 1984. He learned to play the guitar and the art of writing songs from his father. When he was 13, Tyler and his family moved to Nashville, Tennessee so that his father could concentrate on songwriting. After only three weeks in Music City, the Wilkinson family signed their first record deal with Giant Records. In addition to all things musical, Tyler loves scuba diving, football and honing his skills as the front man for his rock band, Motion Picture Ending. Even with all the fame, he remains modest; Tyler says he just wants “to do my best at anything I do and not limit myself.”
Born August 18, 1955 in Belleville, Ontario, Steve’s interest in music started when he bought his first guitar at age 13. He grew up loving the music of Hank Williams, Hank Snow and Johnny Cash, as well as The Beatles, Paul Simon and James Taylor. A self taught guitarist and songwriter, he claims that it’s his second love, music, that won his first love -- his wife, Christine. It was because of her support that he found the courage to move the family to Nashville. That move resulted in international number ones, gold albums, Grammy recognition, multiple Canadian awards and a hit CMT television series.
Highway
The Wilkinsons Lyrics
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The folks in town would never know what she was running from
I was waiting for her up at Exit 41
She didn't know where I was going
She just knew where she had been
I took her up to Burmingham where she knew she had a friend
A little shaken up
But her tears were dry by then
Each on a different path
Some chasing new beginnings
Some running from their past
Me, I just keep rollin' on
While others fade away
Mile after mile Day after day
I am the highway
I've seen flowers blooming on the shoulder of the road
Tied to little wooden crosses
For those who didn't make it home
Some folks breaking down
Some getting where they want to go
I see people come and go
Each on a different path
Some chasing new beginnings
Some running from their past
Me, I just keep rollin' on
While others fade away
Mile after mile Day after day
I am the highway I am the highway
I have no beginning
And I don't have an end
You might turn around
But there's no going back again
So the trick is to enjoy the ride
And learn from where you've been
Stretching out to the horizon
As time just fades away
Mile after mile Day after day
I am the highway
I am the highway
The Wilkinsons's song "Highway" tells the story of a man who travels along the highway, observing the people who pass by him. He encounters a woman named Angeline who seems to be running away from something, and he decides to give her a ride to a place where she has a friend. Along the way, he reflects on the different paths people take in life, some seeking new beginnings while others are running from their past. However, he simply keeps rolling on down the highway, observing the flowers and crosses left by the side of the road in honor of those who didn't make it home. As he continues to travel, he recognizes that the highway has no beginning or end, and the key to enjoying life is to learn from where you've been and to appreciate the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Angeline slipped out the door an hour before dawn
Angeline left before sunrise unnoticed by anyone in town
The folks in town would never know what she was running from
The reason why Angeline left town was known only to herself
I was waiting for her up at Exit 41
The singer was at a specific location waiting for Angeline
She didn't know where I was going
Angeline was unaware of the artist's destination
She just knew where she had been
Angeline was aware of her past experiences
I took her up to Burmingham where she knew she had a friend
The singer brought Angeline to a place where she had a friend
A little shaken up
Angeline was nervous and somewhat scared
But her tears were dry by then
Although emotional initially, Angeline had regained her composure
I see people come and go
The artist observes people entering and leaving his life
Each on a different path
Each person follows their own unique journey
Some chasing new beginnings
Some are searching for fresh starts
Some running from their past
Some are trying to escape their history
Me, I just keep rollin' on
The singer continues to move forward without hesitation
While others fade away
Some people lose sight of their goals and give up
Mile after mile Day after day
The singer's journey is long and continuous
I am the highway
The artist is a symbol of the perpetual motion and infinite possibilities of life
I've seen flowers blooming on the shoulder of the road
The artist has witnessed the beauty of life emerging from unexpected places
Tied to little wooden crosses
The flowers are being offered as a memorial for those who have passed away
For those who didn't make it home
The flowers are a tribute to people who lost their lives while traveling
Some folks breaking down
Some people experience setbacks and failures
Some getting where they want to go
Others manage to achieve their goals
Me, I just keep rollin' on
The artist perseveres through both successes and failures
While others fade away
Some give up their journey and retreat from life's challenges
I have no beginning
The artist's life is without a clear starting point
And I don't have an end
The singer's life will continue infinitely
You might turn around
People may try to backtrack on their journey
But there's no going back again
It is impossible to truly revisit the past
So the trick is to enjoy the ride
The key to life is to appreciate the journey
And learn from where you've been
People can use their past experiences to educate and guide their present journey
Stretching out to the horizon
The road ahead seems infinite and unlimited
As time just fades away
With time, life becomes more difficult to navigate but the journey continues
I am the highway
The artist is a symbol of the continuous journey that is life
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: RAY STEPHENSON, ROB CROSBY, STEVE WILKINSON
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