Byrd never intended becoming a singer. Byrd was never in Band or Choir in the Vidor School System. He began studying business at Texas State University (then called Southwest Texas State). One of his friends coaxed him into singing a cover of Hank Williams Sr's "Your Cheating Heart" at a local mall recording studio. The owner of the studio was so impressed with his version that he entered Byrd into a local talent contest. Byrd discovered on that stage that he really liked the attention and applause that came with performing.
Byrd began playing nightclubs in Southeast Texas, including working with then-struggling artist Mark Chesnutt. After Chesnutt secured a record deal, Byrd took over as the house band at Cutters Nightclub in Beaumont, landing his own record deal in 1992. His first three albums sold over 3 million copies.
His first No. 1 single was 1993's "Holdin' Heaven," although "The Keeper of the Stars" (1995) and "I'm From the Country" (1998) are considered his signature songs. Byrd finally scored his second No. 1 hit in the fall of 2002, with "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo." He is also known for covering two 1970s-era hits for country music legend Johnny Paycheck -- "Someone to Give My Love To" (1993, Byrd's second chart hit) and "Don't Take Her She's All I Got" (1997).
Byrd is an avid outdoorsman. He began fishing with his grandmother, Mavis Vaughn, when he was only three, and she bought him his first shotgun when he was six. His love of those sports has given him the opportunity to host two shows on the Outdoor Channel.
Byrd is the National Spokesperson for Special Olympics International for the Country Music Association. He developed a crank bait fishing lure marketed by Norman Lures called The Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich & Famous', named after his hit recording of the song written by Byron Hill and Wayne Tester. For every one of the lures sold Byrd donates ten cents to the Special Olympics.
Byrd also hosts an annual golfing/fishing/music event, "The Tracy Byrd Homecoming Weekend," in Southeast Texas to raise money for local charities, including the March of Dimes, the Children's Miracle Network, and culminating in the donation of money to fund the Tracy Byrd Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Center at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Beaumont. Byrd also raised money by soliciting pledges for his attempt to complete the 2001 Houston Marathon. He finished the marathon, and donated all of his pledges to the Children's Miracle Network.[1]
In 1994, he made a cameo appearance in the film Radioland Murders. He has also published Eat Like a Byrd: The Tracy Byrd Cookbook which "uses rubs and marinades to create memorable meals."[2]. He has also launched a line of spices, rubs, and marinades to go along with it, called "Tracy Byrd's Tiny Town Products." These are available at Wal-Mart and Kroger stores, Byrd donates five cents from each sale to the Children's Miracle Network.
Byrd and his wife, Michelle, have two sons and daughter. The family lives in Beaumont, Texas.
I Wanna Feel That Way Again
Tracy Byrd Lyrics
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Breakin' up and goin' separate ways
But now I find, I can't keep from wishin'
I was back with you in yesterday
Laughin' and lovin' wild and free
No one else but you and me
I want to feel that way again
I want to hold you in my arms, let a candle burn till dawn
Feel your breath upon my skin
It was the best I've ever been
I can't believe we let it end
I want to feel that way again
Holdin' hands, walkin' down a dirt road
In the dark and knowin' everything was right
We would dance, and talk about tomorrow
Our lips would touch and set the night on fire
Back then there was nothin' we couldn't do
Believin' that dreams come true
I want to feel that way again
I want to touch you like I did back then
I want to hold you in my arms, let a candle burn till dawn
Feel your breath upon my skin
It was the best I've ever been
I can't believe we let it end
I want to feel that way again
It was the best I've ever been
I can't believe we let it end
I want to feel that way again
In "I Wanna Feel That Way Again" by Tracy Byrd, the singer expresses regret about breaking up with his significant other and wishes to go back to the time when they were together. He acknowledges that at the time, it felt like breaking up was the right thing to do, but now he can't help but wish they were still together. He reminisces about the moments they shared together and recalls the feeling of being "laughin' and lovin' wild and free". He longs to feel that way again, to touch her like he did back then, to hold her in his arms, and feel her breath upon his skin.
The lyrics showcase the intensity of the emotions felt during a past relationship and the desire to relive the happy moments once again. The singer's vulnerability and sincerity in expressing his regrets and longing convey a relatable sentiment that many listeners can relate to. The imagery of holding hands while walking down a dirt road or dancing and talking about tomorrow creates a nostalgic feeling that adds to the emotional impact of the song. Overall, "I Wanna Feel That Way Again" is a powerful ballad about the deep yearning to go back to a time when the love was real and everything felt right.
Line by Line Meaning
At the time, it seemed like the right thing
In the moment, breaking up and going separate ways felt like the right choice
But now I find, I can't keep from wishin'
However, now I find myself constantly wishing for our past love
I was back with you in yesterday
Wishing to be back together in the past
Laughin' and lovin' wild and free
Reminiscing laughing and loving each other with free spirits
No one else but you and me
Exclusively thinking of each other in the past
I want to feel that way again
Expressing the desire to feel the same way in the present
I want to touch you like I did back then
Specifically, wanting to touch each other like they did in the past
I want to hold you in my arms, let a candle burn till dawn
Desiring to hold each other all night long by candlelight until morning
Feel your breath upon my skin
Explaining the sensation of feeling each other's breath close to each other in bed
It was the best I've ever been
Emphasizing that the feeling of being with each other was the best experience ever had
I can't believe we let it end
Regretting letting the relationship end
Holdin' hands, walkin' down a dirt road
Remembering holding hands and walking down a rural street
In the dark and knowin' everything was right
Feeling satisfied and content in the darkness of night
We would dance, and talk about tomorrow
Remembering dancing and discussing the future as a couple
Our lips would touch and set the night on fire
Recalling passionate kisses that made the night seem to burn around them
Back then there was nothin' we couldn't do
Feeling invincible as a couple, believing they could accomplish anything
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE BOGARD, JEFFREY DAVID STEVENS, DANNI (MICHELLE SHEETZ) LEIGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tito Hoover
Saw Tracy Byrd last night in Cedar City, UT gotta tell ya, this man hasn’t missed a step or a beat, still that genuine solid country sound! Amazing show!
Stup1d G3nius
They don't make country music like this anymore. The 90s will forever be the best era of country music.
houstonfire62
60s,70s,80s,90s then it went to shit.
ThunderboltFan2000
houstonfire62 Check out Dwight Yoakams new albums he's still at it
JustJanay
I agree with you.
Jay Wood
Tracy Byrd is a prime example of the talent that comes out of South East Texas. The accent is unique. It's not like the normal Texas or Southern accent & it makes for good country singers. When you combined it with his ability to convey that deep emotion, you end up with an all time great country voice.
It's a shame they won't play "I want to feel that way again" or "Keeper of the Stars" at the Dance Halls anymore. They're all like big city clubs now. I used to love slowly spinning my wife around a dance floor as we did our own special slow two-step. You'd look around & see all the couples were doing there's too.
John Holmes
Jay Wood His biggest asset is he is able to sing with a canadian accent.
Texas be damned.
Johnny Wolford
My home state of Louisiana has made good country singers as well in the likes of trace adkins, sammy. Kershaw, tim mcgraw, kix brooks from brooks and dunn.
Ron Arceneaux
You bet...Tracy, Mark Chesnutt and Clay Walker are all from Beaumont...about 10 minutes from my home...they all cut their chops in some great local venues before breaking out...all were influenced by George Jones who lived about 15 minutes away...there’s something in the water here!
Jay Farmer
@Ron Arceneaux, the Beaumont area... as Tracy and Clay are actually from the town of Vidor.