<… 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.
The Holes That He Dug
Tracy Lawrence Lyrics
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I've been down this road before and I think I know the way
He said I can't help but see that's quite the load you bear
You better lose that attitude if you wanna get somewhere
You look at me as if you see a worthless man
Well don't be fooled son by the dirt on these hands
He said never judge a man by the clothes that he wears
Don't take for granted that he chose the cross he bears
Cause you don't dig the holes that he dug
[ guitar ]
He said son this road of life's been known to take it's toll
I've hit all the rough spots every ditch and every hole
There's just so many paths but wrong or right's a choice
Don't let what you think you know throw you off course
He said slow down son and take it all in stride
Take your time along with this advice
He said never judge a man...
He said never judge a man...
[ guitar ]
You can't put him down for who he is or what he does
Cause you don't dig the holes he dug
The song "The Holes That He Dug" by Tracy Lawrence talks about the importance of not judging someone based on their appearance or actions. The lyrics are about a father figure giving advice to his son about life and how to treat others. The father tells the son to listen and pay attention because he has been down that road before and he knows the way. He advises the son to lose his attitude if he wants to get somewhere and not to judge a man by the clothes he wears or the crosses he bears. The father tells the son to slow down, take it all in stride, and never judge a man for who he is or what he does because you don't dig the holes he dug.
The song is about empathy and understanding, and how we should never judge others because we don't truly know what they have been through. We should always give others the benefit of the doubt and try to understand their perspective before judging them. The father in the song is trying to teach his son to be a better person by being kind and empathetic to those around him.
Overall, "The Holes That He Dug" is a powerful song about the importance of empathy and understanding. It teaches us that we should never judge others based on outward appearances or actions because we don't truly know what they have been through.
Line by Line Meaning
He said son won't you lend an ear to what I have to say
Listen closely to my words, son
I've been down this road before and I think I know the way
I have experience that can guide you
He said I can't help but see that's quite the load you bear
I can see that you are carrying a heavy burden
You better lose that attitude if you wanna get somewhere
You need to change your attitude to be successful
You look at me as if you see a worthless man
You underestimate my worth
Well don't be fooled son by the dirt on these hands
Do not be deceived by appearances
He said never judge a man by the clothes that he wears
Do not judge someone by their outfit
Don't take for granted that he chose the cross he bears
Do not assume that someone caused their own problems
You can't put him down for who he is or what he does
You should not belittle someone for their identity or occupation
Cause you don't dig the holes that he dug
Because you do not understand the trials someone has faced
He said son this road of life's been known to take it's toll
Life can be draining
I've hit all the rough spots every ditch and every hole
I've been through many difficult times
There's just so many paths but wrong or right's a choice
There are many choices in life, but they can be right or wrong
Don't let what you think you know throw you off course
Do not be misled by your assumptions
He said slow down son and take it all in stride
Be patient and take things as they come
Take your time along with this advice
Do not rush and remember my words
You can't put him down for who he is or what he does
You should not belittle someone for their identity or occupation
Cause you don't dig the holes he dug
Because you do not understand the trials someone has faced
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