He's put out some albums thru the years including:
Tommy C. and The Blue Hounds (Blues In B-Town) The Managers (Get Down And Funk) Tommy C. (Nstrumental 1) Tommy Cox (God Inspired) and the current album Tommy Cox (Nstrumental 2).
He hopes to have a new album out sometime this year.
Some of Tommy's influences are Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhodes, Angus Young, SRV, B.B. King and Muddy Waters. He's played with the worldwide known artists George Thorogood and Bob 'Steady Rollin' Margolin and continues to play around the Lynchburg area.
Airplanes
Tommy C Lyrics
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I can really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now.(x2)
Life was never perfect growing up
Giving everything we had was not enough
When everything around was unstable
We always had food on the table
He was like Superman nothing ever shook him up.
I was his Robin always there by his side
And anytime I'd need something
He'd look at me and say no, no problem.
Then it comes crashing,
Don't even know what happended, Praying it was just a dream
I take a look around me,
Hoping God would find me, save him from this misery
We stood and watch him take his last breath
We never felt so helpless
Momma it'll be alright
Daddy's gon sleep tonight
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting starts?
I can really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now.(x2)
No mater how hard I hold it back,
These damn emonitons keep on fighting back
Sometimes I question why I'm alive
I hold my head up and look towards the sky
He was like Superman always there to lift me up
He gave me comfort and strength told me stand up
And any anytime he'd need something
he never had to ask twice when he need, need, need something
And now i'm on a mission
through any storm and distance, to rise and fill his legacy
I'm picking up the pieces
Burnin off the weakness, fullfilling my destiny
No matter how hard it gets
The lessons I wont forget (forget)
With music lose to my chest
Won't stop till I pass the rest
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting starts?
I can really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now.(x2)
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting starts?
I can really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now.(x2)
Tommy C's song "Airplanes" is a heartfelt tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The song deals with the difficult emotions and experiences that come with losing someone important, and the struggle to carry on in their absence. The opening lines, "Can we pretend that airplanes on the night sky are like shooting stars? I can really use a wish right now," express the singer's desire for comfort and hope in dark times.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's relationship with the person who has passed away, referencing childhood memories and the strength they found in each other. The line "He was like Superman nothing ever shook him up. I was his Robin always there by his side" speaks to the bond between the two, and the sense of loss that comes with that bond being broken.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their own struggles to cope with the loss, and the determination they feel to carry on and honor the memory of their loved one. The line "I'm picking up the pieces, burnin off the weakness, fulfilling my destiny" speaks to the resilience and perseverance that the singer has found in the face of grief.
Overall, "Airplanes" is a moving and relatable exploration of the complicated emotions that come with loss and the search for meaning in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we pretend that airplanes on the night sky are like shooting starts?
Tommy C wishes for hope in his life by imagining that airplanes in the sky can symbolize shooting stars.
I can really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now.(x2)
Tommy C expresses he is in desperate need of help and wishes for someone to come to his aid.
Life was never perfect growing up
Tommy C acknowledges that his childhood was not easy and was filled with struggles and challenges.
Giving everything we had was not enough
Tommy C explains that even though they did their best, it was not always enough to overcome obstacles.
When everything around was unstable
Tommy C describes how their surroundings were always unpredictable and chaotic.
We always had food on the table
Despite their struggles, Tommy C's family always ensured they had food to eat.
He was like Superman nothing ever shook him up.
Tommy C looks up to someone he refers to as Superman as they never allowed anything to shake them.
I was his Robin always there by his side
Tommy C considers himself as a sidekick to Superman, always there to provide support and assistance.
And anytime I'd need something
Whenever Tommy C needed something, he could rely on Superman to provide for him.
He'd look at me and say no, no problem.
Superman was always ready and willing to help Tommy C without hesitation.
Then it comes crashing,
Tommy C experienced a sudden and powerful change in his life.
Don't even know what happened, Praying it was just a dream
Tommy C finds it difficult to come to terms with what happened and hopes it's not real.
I take a look around me,
Tommy C observes his surroundings and what's happening to him.
Hoping God would find me, save him from this misery
Tommy C pleads to God to help him escape his pain and suffering.
We stood and watch him take his last breath
Tommy C and his family watched someone die and felt completely helpless.
We never felt so helpless
Tommy C confesses that he's never experienced so much helplessness before.
Momma it'll be alright
Tommy C promises his mom that everything will be okay.
Daddy's gon sleep tonight
Tommy C's dad is going to sleep, which suggests he may have passed away.
No matter how hard I hold it back,
Tommy C tries his best to suppress his emotions, even when it's difficult.
These damn emotions keep on fighting back
Despite his efforts to suppress his feelings, Tommy C's emotions continue to resurface.
Sometimes I question why I'm alive
Tommy C wonders about the purpose of his life and why he's still alive.
He was like Superman always there to lift me up
Tommy C's hero, Superman, always provided emotional support and gave him the strength to carry on.
He gave me comfort and strength told me stand up
Superman was always there to comfort Tommy C and encouraged him to stand back up, even in the face of adversity.
And any anytime he'd need something
Whenever Superman needed help, Tommy C was there to lend a hand.
he never had to ask twice when he need, need, need something
Superman never had to ask or beg for Tommy C's help as he was always willing to help him immediately.
And now i'm on a mission
Tommy C has a sense of purpose and direction in his life.
through any storm and distance, to rise and fill his legacy
Tommy C wants to honor Superman's legacy by persevering through any obstacle and adversity.
I'm picking up the pieces
Tommy C tries to put his life back together after the traumatic event.
Burnin off the weakness, fulfilling my destiny
Tommy C is ridding himself of any weakness and is determined to fulfill his life's purpose.
No matter how hard it gets
No matter how difficult life is, Tommy C is determined to persevere.
The lessons I wont forget (forget)
Tommy C has learned valuable lessons in his life and will never forget them.
With music lose to my chest
Tommy C carries music in his heart wherever he goes.
Won't stop till I pass the rest
Tommy C is determined to succeed and will not stop until he surpasses everyone else.
Contributed by Mason P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IBUTOMMY
Just taking time to say thanks to everyone's feedback and posts. If I could reply back to each one I would. This was definitely the hardest song I've had to record; if not the most emotional. I didn't realize how important this song meant to me at the time of writing. I listen to it almost everyday. Unfortunately, I couldn't write a song for my dad when he was alive. This song helps carry on his memory. I hope this song helps everyone going through a simular situation.
@ninjachick3n
You have people that speak through hatred, violence, greed, and sex. Then you have a guy who speaks from the heart, completely positive, and real. Why isn't the world advertising music like this? This is the type of music we need, positive. I hope he goes huge, to the top and never lets greed corrupt his purpose, hopefully he stays legit and true like this. You are amazing man stay strong and go forever!
@ElLeNaVuE0
If He were to hear this he would be proud of you. This really touched my heart. You won't be the only one keeping him alive because you wrote this about him so anyone who listens to this song will recognize him. Sorry for you loss. And Keep up the music.<3
@freig22
" we stood and watch him take his last breath" this song really hits the spot for me, my dad passed away in march from lung complications, and that is exactly what we did :( rip Van Bay Nguyen
@eXhAwST
His lyrics actually have a meaning and he has a nice voice. Something that people in today's business lack.
@cindelius
This a beautiful version. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Nice vocals with a heartfelt message and continuity in lyrics that brought the song to a deeper level. Again, thank you.
@gymJENkie
I love this version. I cry to this song. It's good yet it hurts
@IBUTOMMY
Thank you!
@KateD3V
@Tommy C your the best
@ArtistUnfortuNate
Mad respect man! Covers with lyrics you made shows relations. This shows that everyone has sh*t in life and that no one is perfect.