Three more albums for Epic followed — Big Hopes , Steam, and This Is Ty Herndon: Greatest Hits — although none matched the success of his debut. He recorded a Christmas album in 2002 for the Riviera label, followed by his fifth studio album (2007's Right About Now) and a second Christmas compilation for the Titan Pyramid label.
Overall, Herndon has charted a total of seventeen singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This figure includes three Number ones — "What Mattered Most" (1995) "Living in a Moment" (1996), and "It Must Be Love" (1998) — as well as four additional Top Ten hits.
Stones
Ty Herndon Lyrics
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Showin off, skippin rocks across, the water,
Stones, I handed one to you,
You put it in your pocket,
Said you loved it, said you'd keep it
Forever, Stones
One by one, they mark our passage,
Along this winding road we're on,
With each turn we take,
From the craddle to the grave,
Our lives are paved with stones,
A tiny velvet box,
One perfect little rock,
A little thing, just a ring,
But it says marry me,
Stones, we'll build ourselves a home,
Where loves a corner stone,
We'll have children, they'll have children,
Untill they roll off on their own,
Like stones
(Chorus)
One by one, they mark our passage,
Along this winding road we're on,
With each turn we take,
From the craddle to the grave,
Our lives are paved with.
(Bridge)
Birth stones stepping stones,
Skipping rocks, and dodging lots of
Sticks and stones,
And I've been on both sides of throwing stones
Years are like the wind,
Their here and gone and then,
They'll blow away, our every trace,
All except our names, engraved in,
Stones
(Chorus)
One by one, they mark our passage,
Along this winding road we're on,
With each turn we take,
From the craddle to the grave,
Our lives are paved with stones
In Ty Herndon's song "Stones," the singer seems to be reflecting on the milestones of his life and the various "stones" that have marked his journey. In the first verse, he recalls a time when he was young and giving a stone to someone he cared about, who promised to keep it forever. Later in the song, the singer sings about how stones continue to mark important moments in life, from a tiny ring that symbolizes a proposal of marriage to the stepping stones and birthstones that represent the various stages of life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that our lives are paved with stones, each one representing a different event or moment. Even as we move from the cradle to the grave, these stones continue to mark our journey. The bridge of the song adds an interesting twist, as the singer acknowledges that stones aren't always positive symbols; they can also represent hurtful words or actions. The final verse of the song speaks to the fleeting nature of life and the idea that, in the end, all that will remain of us are the names we've left behind, engraved in stone.
All in all, "Stones" seems to be a meditation on the passing of time and the way that we mark our lives as we move through it. The song is both mournful and hopeful, acknowledging the inevitability of death while also celebrating the many moments - both good and bad - that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Barely old enough, to call it love,
At a young age, we weren't experienced enough to understand what love truly is.
Showin off, skippin rocks across, the water,
We used to have fun skipping rocks over the water, showing off how far they can go.
Stones, I handed one to you,
I gave you a stone, something symbolic and valuable to me, to show my affection.
You put it in your pocket,
You took the stone and kept it with you, close to your heart.
Said you loved it, said you'd keep it forever, Stones
You declared your love and promised to treasure it always, just like you will treasure the stone forever.
One by one, they mark our passage,
Each stone we encounter and treasure represents a significant event in our lives that we can reflect upon.
Along this winding road we're on,
Life is like a winding road, with ups and downs, twists and turns, and we collect stones along the way.
With each turn we take,
Every new direction we choose in life, we collect more stones on our journey.
From the craddle to the grave,
From birth to death, stones we collect represent milestones and memories that shape our lives.
Our lives are paved with stones,
We gather and treasure stones along our journey, and they become a foundational part of who we are.
A tiny velvet box,
A symbolic gift given in hope of a future together.
One perfect little rock,
A small stone, but it holds great significance, as it represents a commitment and promise.
A little thing, just a ring,
Insignificant to some, but to those who cherish it, it holds great value and meaning.
But it says marry me,
A proposal of marriage, sealed with a stone ring that represents eternity and a promise of love.
Stones, we'll build ourselves a home,
Our love will be the foundation of our lives together.
Where loves a corner stone,
Our relationship will be built on a foundation of love and mutual commitment.
We'll have children, they'll have children,
Our love will not only be reflected in our own lives, but also through the lives of future generations.
Untill they roll off on their own,
Like stones, our children will eventually leave us to continue building their own lives.
Like stones
Just as stones are a part of our journey, so too are our children, who eventually roll off to create their own path.
Birth stones stepping stones,
Stones that represent the month of birth and milestones along our journey.
Skipping rocks, and dodging lots of sticks and stones,
Along with the good times, there are also challenges to navigate.
And I've been on both sides of throwing stones
I have experienced both being hurt by others and causing hurt to others.
Years are like the wind,
Years come and go with the passage of time, like the blowing of the wind.
Their here and gone and then,
The years pass by quickly, and before we know it, they are gone.
They'll blow away, our every trace,
Our lives and accomplishments will one day fade away and be forgotten, like the blowing of the wind.
All except our names, engraved in,
While everything else may disappear, the memory of our names and who we were will live on.
Stones
In the end, our lives are like a collection of stones, each representing a unique and significant moment in our journey.
Contributed by Annabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.