Tyler Ramsey is an American singer-songwriter from Asheville, North Carolin… Read Full Bio ↴Tyler Ramsey is an American singer-songwriter from Asheville, North Carolina, who is best known as the lead guitarist for Band of Horses.

Ramsey's hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, features a music scene where a tight-knit community of players always share the stage, and no one is in just one band. Amid all the recording studios, listening rooms and PBR-fueled bars of Asheville, Tyler stands out as a formidable talent on guitar, piano, bass, percussion, and vocals.

Ramsey is best known for his guitar work. Crafting delicate, finger-style guitar picking reminiscent of John Fahey and Leo Kottke, but with a sum effect that is all his own. Indie folk, Country Blues, Finger style guitar – Ramsey is a composer of intricate, ethereal songs of melancholy and rumination. Tyler has spent his life perfecting and honing his sound. It's been a journey that has taken him through many different genres of music, numerous and varied bands, and all around the world. While living in the mountains of Western North Carolina he immersed himself in the varied folk styles of the area. Inspired by the traveling country blues musicians that used to pass through the mountains, Tyler spent his time experimenting with his piano and guitar playing while continuously honing his craft as a songwriter and instrumentalist. He is always willing to sit in with friends or jump on board a promising project, no matter what the musical style. He's toured the country with many projects, but these days, Ramsey is making his own material top priority. "My solo work has always been my focus," he admits. "Even during those times I spent contributing to other bands."

Ramsey is quick to admit that being in front of a receptive audience is way up on his list. Possibly second on the list, a definite true love, is holing up in a studio. Tyler's latest record was tracked at Echo Mountain in Asheville. The studio with its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive gear list provided Tyler all the tools he needed to fully realize his songs. The overflowing pool of musicians in town also allowed for all manner of friends and players to stop by to contribute. "Being in that environment where you can do anything with the songs you have created is amazing," he enthuses.

In 2008 Tyler Ramsey toured with Band of Horses where he played his own songs as the opening act and as a member of Band of Horses.

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Tyler Ramsey Lyrics

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Well, I'd been out walking
I don't do too much talking these days
These days, these days I seem to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do for you
And all the times I had the chance

And I had loved her
It's so hard to risk another these days

These days, now if I seem to be afraid
To live the life that I have made in song
Well, it's just that I've been losing so long

Well, I'll keep on moving
Things are bound to be improving these days
These days, these days I sit on corner stones

And count the times the quarter turns to ten, my friend
Don't confront me with my failures, I have not forgotten them

Overall Meaning

Tyler Ramsey's song "These Days" portrays the singer's sense of regret and reflection on his lost love. The opening line of "I'd been out walking" creates a sense of solitude, which becomes apparent as the song progresses. The singer admits that he does not talk much, but instead thinks a lot. He reflects on the missed opportunities and chances to make things right with his former partner. The lyrics "And all the times I had the chance" emphasizes the regret that he feels, most likely from losing that love.

Further in the song, it is clear that the singer is afraid to take risks in love. The line "It's so hard to risk another these days" connotes that the singer has been hurt previously and is afraid of being hurt again. The singer has created a life of songwriting and music, but he is still filled with fear. The final line, "Don't confront me with my failures, I have not forgotten them" gives a sense of closure. The singer is not in denial of his mistakes, but instead understands what he has done wrong and is moving forward without repeating them.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I'd been out walking
I had been taking a walk

I don't do too much talking these days
Recently, I have not been speaking much

These days, these days I seem to think a lot
Recently, I have been thinking a lot

About the things that I forgot to do for you
I have been thinking about the things I failed to do for you

And all the times I had the chance
I have also been thinking about all the opportunities I missed

And I had loved her
I used to love someone

It's so hard to risk another these days
It is difficult to take the risk of loving someone again

These days, now if I seem to be afraid
Presently, I may appear to be fearful

To live the life that I have made in song
I am hesitant to live the life that I have written about in my music

Well, it's just that I've been losing so long
My fear is due to my long-standing losing streak

Well, I'll keep on moving
Despite my losses, I will continue to move forward