Farr’s platinum-selling title-track “Redneck Crazy” projected Farr forward to celebrate back-to-back #1 singles, including his first #1 as a songwriter, with his platinum-certified hit “Whiskey in my Water.” His sophomore album, Suffer In Peace, followed suit, also making its debut in the Top 5 on both the Billboard Top 200 Albums and Billboard Country Albums Charts, leading Farr to become the only solo male country artist in the past decade to have their first two studio albums debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 Chart.
Known for his love for our military and his passion for the outdoors and recognized as a 2014 CRS New Faces of Country Radio and 2014 Music Row “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” nominee, the opera-trained singer quickly earned coveted slots touring with Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Combs, Brantley Gilbert and Lee Brice. The Missouri native’s dry wit, silly antics and reputation as “a no-frills musician who pours his drinks as hard as he pours his heart into his songs,” (Rolling Stone), led to the star’s riotous social following of fans eager for his next move.
After releasing “true-blue country jam” (Country Swag) “Country As Shit,” featuring multi-genre phenomenon Jelly Roll that Taste of Country declared “a summer-ready ode to windows-down, mud-crusted, beer-soaked fun in the country,” Farr is heading back to his rough and rowdy ways with his latest Aldean-produced Rednecks Like Me EP.
Withdrawals
Tyler Farr Lyrics
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You were that first sweet taste of Mary Jane
All alone in the darkness watching my hands shake
But they don't have a rehab for heartbreak
It's your blue sundress with the strap falling off of your shoulder
It's that all night moonlight drive, you saying baby pull over, pull over
It's that long kiss barely coming up for air
So hooked on you probably never get clean and sober
Whoa, I bang my head against the moon
I bang my fist against the wall
You always used to get me high
Now all I do is crash and fall
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
Yeah you got me going through 'em
It's the rain on the window with your body wrapped tight around me
It's that lightning flash in your eyes make me want you so badly, madly
You're the ghost that's still sleeping in my bed
A song I can't turn off in my head
You're the perfect storm, yeah baby, and I'm still drowning
Whoa, I bang my head against the moon
I bang my fist against the wall
You always used to get me high
Now all I do is crash and fall
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
Yeah you got me going through 'em
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals, yeah
I bang my head against the moon
I bang my fist against the wall
You always used to get me high
Now all I do is crash and fall
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
Yeah you got me going through 'em
In the song "Withdrawals" by Tyler Farr, the lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a relationship that was intoxicating and addictive, likening the feelings experienced to the effects of whiskey and marijuana. The reminiscence of the past is visceral as the singer describes the physical manifestations of heartbreak, feeling the emptiness and withdrawal symptoms in the absence of their romantic partner. The reference to a rehab for heartbreak indicates the depth of pain and longing experienced, suggesting that overcoming this emotional turmoil is just as challenging as overcoming a physical addiction.
The lyrics then delve into specific moments and memories shared with the partner, from a carefree moonlit drive to passionate kisses that left them breathless. The imagery evoked by the blue sundress and intimate encounters highlights the intensity and intimacy of the relationship, with the singer admitting to being so deeply attached that they may never fully recover or move on. The addictive nature of the connection is emphasized, with the implication that the highs of the relationship are now replaced by the lows of withdrawal.
The chorus serves as a poignant reflection on the aftermath of the relationship, with the singer feeling lost and desperate in the absence of their partner. The self-destructive behavior of banging their head and fists symbolizes the internal turmoil and frustration felt, as they struggle to cope with the void left by the person who used to make them feel alive. The contrast between the highs they used to experience and the painful crash they are currently enduring creates a powerful sense of longing and disorientation.
The final verses continue to illustrate the lasting impact of the relationship, likening the partner to a ghost haunting their every thought and moment. The storm metaphor symbolizes the intensity and chaos of their emotions, with the singer feeling overwhelmed and consumed by their feelings of loss and yearning. The repeated phrase "I'm going through withdrawals" reinforces the idea of addiction to this person, highlighting the struggles and challenges of letting go and moving forward. Overall, the lyrics capture the raw emotions and complexities of heartbreak, illustrating the profound impact that a deep connection can have on an individual's sense of self and well-being.
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Written by: Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, Joshua Kear
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Roxanne Salas
Withdrawals/Lyrics
You were that whiskey running through my veins
You were that first sweet taste of Mary Jane
All alone in the darkness watching my hands shake
But they don't have a rehab for heartbreak
It's your blue sundress with the strap falling off of your shoulder
It's that all night moonlight drive, you saying baby pull over, pull over
It's that long kiss barely coming up for air
Had to have you anytime and everywhere
So hooked on you probably never get clean and sober
Whoa, I bang my head against the moon
I bang my fist against the wall
You always used to get me high
Now all I do is crash and fall
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
Yeah you got me going through 'em
It's the rain on the window with your body wrapped tight around me
It's that lightning flash in your eyes make me want you so badly, madly
You're the ghost that's still sleeping in my bed
A song I can't turn off in my head
You're the perfect storm, yeah baby, and I'm still drowning
Whoa, I bang my head against the moon
I bang my fist against the wall
You always used to get me high
Now all I do is crash and fall
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
Yeah you got me going through 'em
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals, yeah
I bang my head against the moon
I bang my fist against the wall
You always used to get me high
Now all I do is crash and fall
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
I'm going through withdrawals
Yeah you got me going through 'em
Ryan Dabbs
The amount of emotion he puts into this song is amazing.
TREVOR BLAUM
Damn right
Matthew Burdick
I just lost my wife and this song out of any of them sums up EXACTLY how I feel!
Nancy Neal
This is has been my anthem since I lost my soulmate 6 years ago!! Still grieving! Prayers for anyone who has to live with this pain!
Zack Lauseng
Same
Angela Kingman
Yes I as well! Lost without his love!
J Mac
2022 and I just found this song. Scary how much I relate to this. Putting on the face at work. Or when we have to exchange the kids. Or when I'm out with friends... so scared someone is gonna ask. Thanks for making music, this is definitely what Tyler was meant to do.
Fishboy
Same I just find this in 2022 but I can't relate to the other things
Confusedhawk
The fact that this video only has 262k views makes me mad.. This song is 100% Pure raw Energy! fucking amazing...
Justin Easdale
6.6 million as of January 22, 2021