Tracy Lawrence (born 27 January 1968) is an American country musician.
<… Read Full Bio ↴Tracy Lawrence (born 27 January 1968) is an American country musician.

Tracy Lawrence was born in Atlanta, Texas, and raised in Foreman, Ark., Lawrence played in his first band at the age of 16. He attended Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, where he was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity. In 1990 Lawrence left Arkansas and went to Nashville.

Lawrence took jobs as an ironworker and in phone sales while he tried to break into the Nashville music scene. He began participating in talent shows and earned enough money to live on. In 1991 he had a gig at the Bluebird Cafe and met Wayne Edwards who became his manager.

With Edwards assistance Lawrence signed with Atlantic Records and released his first album "Sticks and Stones." On 31 May 1991 Lawrence walked his former girlfriend to the door of her hotel room and was confronted by three armed men. The men robbed them and attempted to force Lawrence and his friend into her motel room. Lawrence resisted and was shot four times, allowing his friend to escape. Two of the wounds were major and necessitated surgery. One of the bullets remains imbedded in Lawrence's pelvis.

Lawrence's album shot up the charts to number one on the back of publicity from the shooting and spawned several Top 10 singles. Lawrence's second album Alibis went Platinum and generated three straight Number One singles.

Lawrence was Billboard's Top New Male Vocalist in 1992 and received the Academy of Country Music's Best New Artist and Top New Male Vocalist in 1993.

In 1994 Lawrence released his third album, I See It Now was also a Platinum album. Lawrence released a Live album in 1995 and another studio album entitled Time Marches On in 1996. In 1997 Lawrence released another album entitled Coast is Clear which he co-produced. All told, Lawrence generated 7 Number One singles by this time and every one of his albums at this point in his career had gone Platinum.

In 2005, he released the album "Then & Now: The Hits Collection" that had him singing new vocals on the majority of his hit songs, as well as two new songs, "Used to the Pain" and "If I Don't Make it Back." both of which charted on the Billboard Country Charts. The new recordings sounded very similar to the previous ones, although on some tracks, such as "I See It Now" and "If The World Had a Front Porch" Lawrence's maturity may have improved the vocals, giving them a little more depth. The main reason for re-recording the songs instead of just making a run of the mill greatest hits collection was that Lawrence had switched record labels and Universal Music Group, who he currently records for, does not hold the rights to the old recordings. The new album was very well received and is leaving fans wanting even more out of the unique country star.

In 2006, Lawrence launched Rocky Comfort Records (RCR), a partnership with his manager Laney Lawrence. The label will operate as a joint venture with CO5 Nashville (a division of CO5 Music). His new single "Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” will be released to radio August 21, 2006 with his first studio album on the RCR/CO5 Nashville imprint scheduled for release in early 2007.

Lawrence is known to have a wide range with sounds ranging from neotraditional country to songs with a definite southern rock feel.

Lawrence has visited US troops involved in peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and annually participates in a golf tournament to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research. Lawrence has also purchased equipment for his hometown high school in Arkansas.

Lawrence has been inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.

Just You And Me
Tracy Lawrence Lyrics

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Baby take off your coat
We ain't in no hurry
I see the fear in your eyes
But girl don't you worry
I'll keep the candles lit all night
So you'll know everythings all right
We've got everything we need
And it's just you and me

I've got the covers turned down
Come lay here beside me
Oh baby let down your hair
And your doubts about me
I'm gonna make you feel tonight
Like you've never felt in your life
We've got everything we need
and it's just you and me
(Chorus)
There ain't no one around
And the only sound is your
heart beating next to mine
Cast your fears in the fire
Give into your desire
Put your faith into me
'Cause I've got everything we need
and it's just you and me

(Solo|repeat chorus)
(Tag)

Oh baby let down your hair
And your doubts about me

Overall Meaning

Tracy Lawrence's song "Just You and Me" is about a couple spending the night together stripped of all the external distractions and fears that might get in the way of their intimacy. The lyrics begin with the singer asking his partner to take off her coat, reassuring her that they are in no hurry and that she doesn't need to worry about anything, as he sets the mood by lighting candles. He tells her to lay beside him with the covers turned down and let go of any doubts she might have about him.

The chorus affirms that there is no one else around them, and the only sound is their heartbeats, as they give in to their desires and put their faith into each other. The singer promises to make her feel like she has never felt before, and that they have everything they need for an unforgettable night. The tag repeats the message of the song, inviting the girl to let down her hair and trust in the singer for a night of passion and connection.

Overall, "Just You and Me" celebrates the power of intimacy and the need for a safe and trusting environment to let go of one's fears and inhibitions. The song acknowledges the importance of being present with one another and creating a cocoon of intimacy that can shelter and nurture a couple's bond. The lyrics are romantic and sensual, offering a gentle and caring message about the importance of connection and vulnerability in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby take off your coat
Remove your coat, and take your time.

We ain't in no hurry
No need to rush; we have all night.

I see the fear in your eyes
I notice your anxiousness.

But girl don't you worry
Don't worry, I will take care of everything.

I'll keep the candles lit all night
The candles are on all night to create a romantic atmosphere.

So you'll know everythings all right
I want to give you peace of mind.

We've got everything we need
We have all that we require.

And it's just you and me
It's only you and me here.

I've got the covers turned down
I've already prepared the bed.

Come lay here beside me
Come lie close to me.

Oh baby let down your hair
Relax and let your hair down.