He is the first Dutch artist to be signed to Motown Records in 2009.
His debut album titled "Wicked Ways" was released on August 28 2009. It became platinum (it sold more than 50.000 copies) in The Netherlands. His debut single "Wicked Way" has been picked up by MTV and was the Radio 538 'Alarmschijf'. His second album, titled "After All" was released on November 4th, 2011.
In 2014 he and singer Ilse Delange took part in the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen as the Dutch entry. They formed the duo The Common Linnets and sang the country/bluegrass song "Calm After the Storm". They came second with a total of 238 points behind Conchita Wurst from Austria. The song features on their debut album "The Common Linnets", which was released in may 2014.
Waylon last performed with Delange at a concert on June 21, 2014 in Enschede, following which he left The Common Linnets in order to focus on his solo career. He released his third studio album "Heaven After Midnight" in september of the same year.
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Outlaw In 'Em
Waylon Lyrics
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Between whiskey, and water, and to wine
It's a long way home
When you're down and out and out here on your own
But it don't matter who you are when it's time to lock and load
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Everybody's got a couple scarred up knuckles
Blood on their boots and their back-off buckle
Diamondback rattle with the quick strike venom
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em (Hmm)
When they knock you to the ground
You ain't gonna let nobody keep you down
When you're backed against the wall
That's when you gotta learn to stand up tall
Yeah, that rebel fights inside of you
That's been there all along
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Heartbeat beatin' to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah
Everybody's got a couple scarred up knuckles
Blood on their boots and their back-off buckle
Diamondback rattle with the quick strike venom
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Oh
Ooh
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Heartbeat beatin' to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah
Huh, everybody got little frontman swagger
Stone cold rollin' like a young Mick Jagger
A new tattoo that you can't keep hidden
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, yeah
Oh
Ooh
I said, everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, aw
In the song "Outlaw In 'Em," Waylon Jennings reflects on the fact that everyone has a rebellious streak within themselves. The first verse establishes the idea that there is a fine line between indulging in luxury and falling into the throes of addiction, and likewise, it's a long road back from rock bottom. However, when push comes to shove and one needs to fight for survival or justice, that's when the inner outlaw emerges, regardless of identity or background. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the ubiquity of this wild spirit in humanity. The second verse ups the tempo and explicitly discusses physical violence, suggesting that the outlaw is willing to use aggression to protect themselves or their values. Nonetheless, it twists back to the point that this is not a negative trait, but something to embrace and take pride in.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a fine, fine line
The difference between different levels of indulgence is very subtle.
Between whiskey, and water, and to wine
The difference between the types of drinks one consumes is very subtle.
It's a long way home
It takes a lot of effort to turn your life around.
When you're down and out and out here on your own
When you are in a difficult situation with no one to rely on.
But it don't matter who you are when it's time to lock and load
No matter who you are, you must show strength when necessary.
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Everyone has a rebellious streak.
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Everyone has something hidden that makes them feel powerful.
Heartbeat beatin' to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah
The driving force behind everyone's inner outlaw is the beat of rock n' roll music.
Everybody's got a couple scarred up knuckles
Everyone has gotten into a few fights in their life.
Blood on their boots and their back-off buckle
Everyone has scars from past battles, visible or not.
Diamondback rattle with the quick strike venom
Everyone has the potential to strike back with venom when provoked.
When they knock you to the ground
When life knocks you down and humiliates you.
You ain't gonna let nobody keep you down
You won't let yourself be defeated by anyone or anything.
When you're backed against the wall
When you are in a difficult or seemingly impossible situation.
That's when you gotta learn to stand up tall
You must find a way to overcome adversity to come out on top.
Yeah, that rebel fights inside of you
The innate rebellious nature that exists within everyone.
That's been there all along
This nature has always been a part of you, whether you knew it or not.
Huh, everybody got little frontman swagger
Everyone has moments of feeling like a rockstar, swagger and all.
Stone cold rollin' like a young Mick Jagger
Everyone has a bit of Mick Jagger's confidence and swagger.
A new tattoo that you can't keep hidden
Everyone has something about themselves that they cannot hide, either literally or figuratively.
I said, everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, aw
The idea that everyone has a rebellious spirit within them, in summary.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ILYA TOSHINSKY, JIM BEAVERS, WILLEM BIJKERK
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Lyrics:
It's a fine, fine line
Between whiskey, and water, and to wine
It's a long way home
When you're down and out and out here on your own
But it don't matter who you are when it's time to lock and load
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Heartbeat beatin' to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah
Everybody's got a couple scarred up knuckles
Blood on their boots and their back-off buckle
Diamondback rattle with the quick strike venom
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em (Hmm)
When they knock you to the ground
You ain't gonna let nobody keep you down
When you're backed against the wall
That's when you gotta learn to stand up tall
Yeah, that rebel fights inside of you
That's been there all along
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Heartbeat beatin' to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah
Everybody's got a couple scarred up knuckles
Blood on their boots and their back-off buckle
Diamondback rattle with the quick strike venom
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Oh
Ooh
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Heartbeat beatin' to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah
Huh, everybody got little frontman swagger
Stone cold rollin' like a young Mick Jagger
A new tattoo that you can't keep hidden
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, yeah
Oh
Ooh
I said, everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, aw
NightofOrion
It's a fine, fine line
Between whiskey, and water, and to wine
It's a long way home
When you're down and out and out here on your own
But it don't matter who you are when it's time to lock and load
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Heartbeat beatin' to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah
Everybody's got a couple scarred up knuckles
Blood on their boots and their back-off buckle
Diamondback rattle with the quick strike venom
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em (Hmm)
When they knock you to the ground
You ain't gonna let nobody keep you down
When you're backed against the wall
That's when you gotta learn to stand up tall
Yeah, that rebel fights inside of you
That's been there all along
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Heartbeat beatin' to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah
Everybody's got a couple scarred up knuckles
Blood on their boots and their back-off buckle
Diamondback rattle with the quick strike venom
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Oh
Ooh
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em
Chrome piece hidin' in their blacked out denim
Heartbeat beatin' to a rock 'n' roll rhythm, yeah
Huh, everybody got little frontman swagger
Stone cold rollin' like a young Mick Jagger
A new tattoo that you can't keep hidden
Everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, yeah
Oh
Ooh
I said, everybody's got a little outlaw in 'em, aw
ENWarrior
You guys are bringing country rock back to eurovision! I'm expecting this song to place high in the contest. Love from the USA.
cxnfusionspxll
I haven't liked past country songs from The Netherlands on ESC
BUT GOSH, WHAT IS THIS!? MASTERPIECE!
Miranda
Filip Åström That is so nice of you! 🙏
Shanna Radge
Love it!!!!😍
Tomas14
Ladies and gentleman, this year we will have the best Eurovision contest we ever had. Netherlands will rock the stage. Good luck from Lithuania ❤
TheJoeri98
Thanks Thomas:) Succes with your song :))
Thyri Carver
Not a country fan in the least, but I LOVE this song! Sounds very Brooks and Dunn mixed with Bon Jovi. Cant wait to see Waylon in the finals!
Joy pew
amazing song ! i hope everyone likes it so far, at first i didn't feel warm to it, but it is getting warmer and warmer and i start to really enjoy it
Joy pew
Let's support this and make a lot of views ! so this get's more attention!!
Ignacio BH
Great video!! I think it is shooted in Tabernas Desert, Almería, here in Spain.
We have amazing landscapes all over the country, which are perfect to shoot any video/film you want! From Tropical Canary Islands, to deserts like this one, continue with beaches, mountains, extremely green areas, snowy landscapes, waterfalls, forests... Whatever you want you can find it here!
Thanks for showing part of my country un your video!! I love the song!