McGraw had eleven consecutive albums to debut at Number One on the Billboard albums charts; Twenty-one singles to hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country 100 chart; three singles named the #1 country song of the year; (It's Your Love, Just To See You Smile, and Live Like You Were Dying) Won 3 Grammys, 14 Academy of Country Music awards, 11 Country Music Association (CMA) awards, 10 American Music Awards and 3 People's Choice Awards. Ranked as one of the top five in all genres of music, his Soul2Soul II tour with Faith Hill became the highest-grossing tour in country music history.
McGraw has ventured into acting, with a supporting role in the Billy Bob Thornton film, Friday Night Lights, a role in The Kingdom, a lead role in 2006's Flicka and a supporting role in Four Christmases with Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon. He is also a minority owner of the Arena Football League's Nashville Kats.
McGraw came to the attention of Curb Records in 1990. After cutting a demo single, McGraw gave a copy to his father, Tug McGraw. A man who was friends with Curb Records executives heard the demo while driving with Tug McGraw one day and recommended that Curb contact the young singer. Several weeks after he was able to play his tape for Curb executives, they signed him to a recording contract. Two years later, in 1992, he had his first minor hit Welcome to the Club off his self-titled debut album, Tim McGraw. Although the album failed to make much of a dent on the charts, McGraw did have two other minor hits from it in 1993, Memory Lane and Two Steppin Mind.
All I Want, released in 1995, continued his run of success, debuting at number one on the country charts. The album sold over two million copies and reached the top 5 on the Billboard 200. I Like It, I Love It reached number one on the country charts as the leadoff single, while She Never Lets It Go to Her Heart also went to number one in 1996. Can't Be Really Gone, All I Want is a Life, and Maybe We Should Just Sleep On It were all top 5 hits.
In 1996, McGraw headlined the most successful country tour of the year, The Spontaneous Combustion Tour, with Faith Hill as his supporting act. Faith Hill broke off her engagement to her former producer Scott Hendricks so that she and Tim could start dating each other; then married on October 6, 1996. The couple have since had three daughters, Gracie Katherine (born May 1997), Maggie Elizabeth (born August 1998) and Audrey Caroline (born December 2001).
McGraw's next album, 1997's Everywhere, again topped the country charts and reached number two on the album charts, selling 4 million copies. The first single, It’s Your Love, a duet with Faith Hill, became the first single in twenty years to spend six weeks on top of Billboard's country singles chart (the previous such song had been Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson's "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" in 1977). The single reached #7 on the pop chart (and gained platinum status); and became the most played single in the history of the Billboard country charts. Five more singles Everywhere, Where the Green Grass Grows, One of These Days, For a Little While, and Just to See You Smile reached the top of the country charts from the album, with the last of these setting a new record by spending 42 weeks on the Billboard charts. The Country Music Association awarded Everywhere its Album of the Year award for 1997.
A Place in the Sun in 1999 continued McGraw's streak, debuting atop both the US pop and country album charts and selling three million albums. It featured another four chart topping singles on the country charts including Please Remember Me, Something Like That, My Best Friend, and My Next Thirty Years; Some Things Never Change reached #7 on the country chart. He also contributed a song for the Grammy-winning tribute album to Bob Wills, Ride With Bob. His song, a cover of Milk Cow Blues, was recorded as a duet with Asleep at the Wheel[/artost], whom he had met while performing together at the George Strait Country Music Festival.
McGraw recorded two more duets with his wife in the late 1990s, both of which appeared on her albums. Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me off her multi-platinum 1998 album Faith, reached the top five of the US country charts, while her follow-up and 1999 album Breathe featured Let's Make Love, which would win a Grammy Award in 2000 for Best Country Vocal Collaboration.
In 2000, McGraw released his Greatest Hits album which topped the charts for nine weeks and sold almost 6 million copies, making it one of the biggest selling albums in the modern country market. In the latter half of the year, he and Hill went out on the Soul2Soul Tour, playing to sellout crowds in 64 venues including Madison Square Garden. It was one of the top tours of any genre in the US and the leading country tour during 2000.
While in Buffalo, McGraw and Kenny Chesney became involved in a scuffle with police officers after Chesney, who had permission from the sheriff's daughter, attempted to ride a police horse. McGraw came to Chesney's aid after police officers nearby believed the horse was being stolen and tried to arrest him. The two were arrested and charged with assault, but were later cleared. During a concert with the George Strait Country Music Festival several weeks later, Hill, dressed as a police officer, made an unscheduled appearance at the end of McGraw's set and led him off the stage.
McGraw's next album, Set This Circus Down, was released in April 2001 and spawned four number one country hits - Grown Men Don't Cry, Angry All the Time (with Faith Hill), The Cowboy in Me, and Unbroken. He also provided harmony vocals for the Jo Dee Messina song Bring On the Rain, which he also produced. The song topped the country charts.
Hungry for more of his music, fans downloaded a version of his performance of the song Things Change from his appearance at the Country Music Association Awards Show. The song was played extensively on radio, becoming the first country song to appear on the charts from a fully downloaded version.
In 2002, Tim McGraw bucked country music traditions by recording his album Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors with his tour band The Dancehall Doctors. Unlike rock music, where it is commonplace for touring bands to provide the music on albums recorded by the artist they support, country albums are typically recorded with session musicians. McGraw chose to use his own touring band in order to recognize their part in his success and to capture some of the feel of a real band.
All of the Dancehall Doctors have worked with McGraw since at least 1996. They include:
* Darran Smith - Lead Guitar, Acoustic guitar
* Bob Minner - Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic guitar, Banjo, Mandolin
* Denny Hemingson - Steel Guitar, Electric, Baritone, and Slide Guitars, Dobro
* John Marcus - Bass guitar
* Dean Brown - Fiddle, Mandolin
* Jeff McMahon - Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboards
* Billy Mason - Drums
* David Dunkley - Percussion.
The album debuted at number 2 on the country albums charts, with the single Real Good Man reaching number one on the Hot Country Songs chart. She's My Kind of Rain reached number 2 in 2003 and Red Ragtop reached the top 5. The album also featured a cover version of an early Elton John 1970 classic Tiny Dancer, as well as appearances by Kim Carnes on Comfort Me - a response to the September 11, 2001 attacks - and Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles on Illegal.
2004's Live Like You Were Dying continued McGraw's record of commercial success. The title track, dedicated to his father Tug McGraw who died of a brain tumor earlier in the year, was a soaring ode to living life fully and in the moment, while the second single Back When was a paean to an easy nostalgia. Live Like You Were Dying spent seven non-consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard (10 weeks on Radio & Records) and went on to become the biggest hit single of the year. It also became one the most awarded songs/records by winning ACM Single and Song of the Year, CMA Single and Song of the Year and a Grammy.
In late 2004, his unlikely duet with hip-hop artist Nelly on Over and Over, a soft ballad of lost love, became a crossover hit spending 10 weeks atop the Top 40 chart. This made Tim the first modern country artist to have two 10 week number one hits in a single year. "Over and Over" brought McGraw a success he had never previously experienced on contemporary hit radio, rap radio, and brought both artists success neither had previously experienced in the hot adult contemporary market. The song also spent a week at the top of the UK single charts, and was McGraw's first visit to the UK hit countdown.
Throughout the 2005 NFL season McGraw sang an alternate version of I Like It, I Love It every week during the season. The alternate lyrics, which changed each week, would make reference to plays during Sunday's games and the song would be played alongside video highlights during halftime on Monday Night Football. Later in the year McGraw became a minority owner of the Arena Football League's Nashville Kats when majority owner Bud Adams (owner of the NFL's Tennessee Titans) was awarded the expansion franchise. It was dedicated to Tug McGraw..
In April 2006 McGraw and Hill began their 73-concert, 55 city, Soul2Soul II Tour 2006, again to strong commercial acceptance. The tour grossed nearly $89 million and sold almost 1.1 million tickets, making it the top grossing tour in the history of country music. It was named "Major Tour of the Year" by the prestigious Pollstar Magazine, beating out such heavyweights as Madonna and the Rolling Stones. In a special gesture, the couple donated all of the profits from their performance in New Orleans to Hurricane Katrina relief.
Tim, along with Kenny Chesney, contributed to a version of Tracy Lawrence 's song Find Out Who Your Friends Are, which can be found on Lawrence's album For the Love. Although the official single version features only Lawrence's vocals, many stations have opted to play the version with McGraw and Chesney instead.
McGraw released his eleventh album, Let It Go, on March 27, 2007. The album's debut single, Last Dollar (Fly Away), reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, marking Tim's first No. 1 single since Back When in late 2004. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and #1 on the Billboard Country Album chart, marking his 4th #1 top 200 album and 9th #1 country album. His daughters can be heard singing the chorus during the last few seconds of the song on the video.
During the Academy of Country Music awards show on May 21, 2007, McGraw performed a song titled If You're Reading This, which he co-wrote with The Warren Brothers. Several radio stations began to play the live recording of the song; as a result, it entered the Hot Country Songs chart at #35.
McGraw also produced the debut album of country music duo Halfway to Hazard. The duo's first single, Daisy, peaked at #39 on the country charts in Summer of 2007.
In the summer of 2007 McGraw and Hill toured together once again in the Soul2Soul 2007 tour.
In the January 18, 2008 edition of the USA Today newspaper, McGraw was featured on the Def Leppard album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge and has co-written the first single, Nine Lives, with Def Leppard band members Joe Elliott, Phil Collen and Rick Savage. The unusual pairing goes back to 2006 when McGraw joined Def Leppard onstage for the song Pour Some Sugar On Me. The album has a release date of May 6, 2008.
In May 2008 he hit the road with the Live Your Voice Tour. The mainly outdoor arena concert tour will be his first solo outing in nearly three years. Also in May 2008, he debuted a new song off of his follow-up to Let It Go at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California.
In July 2008, Tim McGraw's sixth single, and the title track of his album, Let It Go, was released to country radio. Following that, a seventh single, Nothin' To Die For, entered the Country charts at 57 late December. Tim McGraw released his third greatest hits package, Greatest Hits 3 on October 7, 2008. The album features 12 tracks. No new material was recorded for the compilation. A new album of all new material was scheduled for release in October, but has since been pushed back to 2009.
The Better Than I Used To Be Songfacts states that after over 20 years with Curb Records and a legal battle, Tim McGraw finally left the label after a judge freed him from his contract. Curb immediately released Better Than I Used To Be as the second single from Emotional Traffic, an album that had been shelved for several months following the dispute.
The Truck Yeah Songfacts reports that McGraw signed with Big Machine Records on May 21, 2012.
Kids Today
Tim McGraw Lyrics
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Growing up ain't easy in a world that's going mad
Want to call music that we can call our own
Misunderstood, up to no good, and blamed for being stoned
Holes in our stories and tattoos on our skin
Sometimes standing out's the only way we can fit in
Somewhere in the future we'll be running from our past
Well we don't know no better, we just want to make it last
Kids today, young and crazy, making all the same mistakes
Thinking, baby, all we've got is time to waste
And hearts to break
Bending rules, there's nothing like that live forever attitude
Get caught up in the good old days until they're gone
Ain't nothing wrong with kids today
We don't listen, but we hear more than you think
Gonna learn the hard way how to love and how to drink
No we don't want to wait for anything worth waiting for
We ain't doing nothing that ain't been done before
Kids today, young and crazy, making all the same mistakes
Thinking, baby, all we've got is time to waste,
And hearts to break
Bending rules, there's nothing like that live forever attitude
Get caught up in the good old days until they're gone
Ain't nothing wrong with kids today
Ain't nothing wrong with having fun
And running from the life we don't know's about to come
Kids today, young and crazy, making all the same mistakes
Thinking, baby, all we've got is time to waste,
And hearts to break
Bending rules, there's nothing like that live forever attitude
Get caught up in the good old days until they're gone
Ain't nothing wrong with kids today
Young and crazy, making all the same mistakes
Thinking, baby, all we've got is time to waste,
And hearts to break
Bending rules, there's nothing like that live forever attitude
Get caught up in the good old days until they're gone
Ain't nothing wrong with kids today
The lyrics of Tim McGraw's "Kids Today" sheds light on the angst and desires of today's youth. The song highlights the struggles that young people face in the present-day world, where standing out is the only way to fit in, and growing up is not easy in a society embroiled in chaos. The song suggests that the youth today do not want to be like their parents, and they want to create a unique identity for themselves, which they can relate to. The lyrics also acknowledge the generational gap between the youth and the elders, with the elders often passing judgment on the younger generations for their choices and behaviors.
The song uses the phrase "Misunderstood, up to no good, and blamed for being stoned" to highlight the perception of young people in today's world. It suggests that young people are often misunderstood, not taken seriously, and unfairly targeted for their actions. The song suggests that despite all the criticisms and negative perceptions, there is nothing wrong with "kids today." The chorus indicates that the youth are young and crazy, making all the same mistakes, and that there is nothing wrong with living a carefree life.
In summary, "Kids Today" is a song that provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of young people in the present-day world. The song suggests that the youth today want to create their unique identity, but often face challenges while doing so. The song also acknowledges the generational gap and unfair perceptions that the younger generations face.
Line by Line Meaning
Want something different than our mommas and our dads
We crave individuality and want to breakaway from the traditions set by our parents and ancestors.
Growing up ain't easy in a world that's going mad
Navigating through this chaotic and unpredictable world during our formative years is quite challenging.
Want to call music that we can call our own
We desire to create and listen to music that is uniquely ours, distinct from the musical tastes of our predecessors.
Misunderstood, up to no good, and blamed for being stoned
We are often stereotyped as delinquents or drug addicts despite our pure intentions and aspirations.
Holes in our stories and tattoos on our skin
Our stories and identities are incomplete, full of uncertainties and inadequacies, and we seek to express our individuality through tattoos and other body art.
Sometimes standing out's the only way we can fit in
We may feel like outcasts in mainstream society, but standing out and being unique is what enables us to truly belong among our peers.
Somewhere in the future we'll be running from our past
Our actions and mistakes of the present will follow us into the future and hound us, forcing us to run and evade them.
Well we don't know no better, we just want to make it last
We may not have the wisdom and experience of our elders, but we have a strong desire to cherish and sustain the moments and memories of our youth.
We don't listen, but we hear more than you think
We may seem to ignore the advice and guidance of our elders, but we do actually listen and absorb more than they might expect.
Gonna learn the hard way how to love and how to drink
We will have to learn the difficult lessons of love and the dangers of excessive drinking through firsthand experience and its consequences.
No we don't want to wait for anything worth waiting for
We are not the most patient generation and often struggle with waiting for things that truly matter or take time to attain.
We ain't doing nothing that ain't been done before
Despite our desire for uniqueness and individuality, we are cognizant that every generation has gone through similar struggles and experiences, and we are not fundamentally different.
Ain't nothing wrong with having fun
We prioritize having fun and experiencing life's joys, rather than always being serious and focused on the future.
And running from the life we don't know's about to come
We have a fear of the unknown future and are often tempted to escape it or run away from it rather than face it head-on.
Young and crazy, making all the same mistakes
As young and inexperienced individuals, we may make foolish and repeatable mistakes in our endeavors and endeavors.
Thinking, baby, all we've got is time to waste,
And hearts to break
We often have the mentality that we have plenty of time to waste and make mistakes while we are young, despite the inevitable pain and heartbreak that comes with it.
Bending rules, there's nothing like that live forever attitude
Get caught up in the good old days until they're gone
Ain't nothing wrong with kids today
We have a rebellious and carefree attitude towards life, and we often get caught up in nostalgia for the past while trying to defy the rules of society. This is not necessarily a bad thing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAIR DALY, BRAD WARREN, BRETT WARREN
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TIM MCGRAW (2014) – KIDS TODAY (Traducción)
Want something different than our mommas and our dads
Queremos algo diferente de lo de nuestras madres y nuestros padres
Growing up ain't easy in a world that's going mad
Crecer no es fácil en un mundo que se está volviendo loco
Want to call music that we can call our own
Queremos una música que podamos llamar propia
Misunderstood, up to no good, and blamed for being stoned
Incomprendidos, metidos en nada bueno, y censurados por estar colocados
Holes in our stories and tattoos on our skin
Agujeros en nuestras historias y tatuajes en nuestra piel
Sometimes standing out's the only way we can fit in
Algunas veces destacando es la única manera en que podamos encajar
Somewhere in the future we'll be running from our past
En algún lugar en el futuro estaremos huyendo de nuestro pasado
Well we don't know no better, we just want to make it last
Bien no conocemos nada mejor, sólo queremos hacer que esto dure
Kids today, young and crazy, making all the same mistakes
Críos de hoy en día, jóvenes y locos, cometiendo todos los mismos errores
Thinking, baby, all we've got is time to waste, and hearts to break
Pensándolo, cariño, todo lo que tenemos es tiempo que malgastar, y corazones que romper
Bending rules, there's nothing like that live forever attitude
Soslayando las reglas, no hay nada como esa actitud de vivir para siempre
Get caught up in the good old days until they're gone
Atrapados en los buenos viejos tiempos hasta que desaparecen
Ain't nothing wrong with kids today
No hay nada malo en los críos de hoy en día
We don't listen, but we hear more than you think
No escuchamos, pero oímos más de lo que pensáis
Gonna learn the hard way how to love and how to drink
Vamos a aprender por las malas cómo amar y cómo beber
No we don't want to wait for anything worth waiting for
No, no queremos esperar por algo por lo que merezca la pena esperar
We ain't doing nothing that ain't been done before
No estamos haciendo nada que no se haya hecho antes
Kids today, young and crazy, making all the same mistakes
Críos de hoy en día, jóvenes y locos, cometiendo todos los mismos errores
Thinking, baby, all we've got is time to waste, and hearts to break
Pensándolo, cariño, todo lo que tenemos es tiempo que malgastar, y corazones que romper
Bending rules, there's nothing like that live forever attitude
Soslayando reglas, no hay nada como esa actitud de vivir para siempre
Get caught up in the good old days until they're gone
Atrapados en los buenos viejos tiempos hasta que desaparecen
Ain't nothing wrong with kids today
No hay nada malo en los críos de hoy en día
Ain't nothing wrong with having fun
No hay nada malo en pasar un buen rato
And running from the life we don't know's about to come
Y huir de la vida que no sabemos lo que deparará
Kids today, young and crazy, making all the same mistakes
Críos de hoy en día, jóvenes y locos, cometiendo todos los mismos errores
Thinking, baby, all we've got is time to waste, and hearts to break
Pensándolo, cariño, todo lo que tenemos es tiempo que malgastar, y corazones que romper
Bending rules, there's nothing like that live forever attitude
Soslayando reglas, no hay nada como esa actitud de vivir para siempre
Get caught up in the good old days until they're gone
Atrapados en los buenos viejos tiempos hasta que desaparecen
Ain't nothing wrong with kids today
No hay nada malo en los críos de hoy en día