In a modest rent house in the small East Texas town of Elkhart, Texas, Cody Cannon and Cody Tate began to write music, only dreaming of the success that is sure to follow. They began to incorporate the talent and imagination of friend and guitarist John Jeffers. At that time, they called themselves Lucky Southern, though they had only three members. As time passed, with their inspiration mounting, they moved to Tyler, Texas. There they met up with Jeff Hogg, a mutual friend and drummer from Palestine, Texas, and Gary Brown, a bass guitarist who had grown up in Neches, Texas. They came together and came to be known as Whiskey Myers.
Soon, the group was playing private parties on flatbed trailers in small towns around East Texas. The sound they emitted was something more unique than anyone had expected. From their first show in Montalba, Texas, a young Whiskey Myers was hooked on performing, and the crowds were hooked on them. In the spring of 2007, they were given the opportunity to open for Roger Creager at Gator’s Bar and Grill in Gun Barrel City, Texas. The club owner was so impressed by their performance and the crowd that had come to the stage that he asked them to come back the next weekend to open for The Eli Young Band. From then on, popularity for the band began to swell. They were heard on live stages all over East Texas, in interviews on local radio stations, and seen on television giving live interviews. Suddenly it seemed that the whole region knew who Whiskey Myers was, and everyone was becoming familiar with their high energy twin guitars, soulful vocals, and unstoppable rhythm.
Whiskey Myers’ musical style was forged from several different genres of music from several different eras. The most obvious of these are the blues rock jam bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, and Led Zeppelin. Whiskey Myers takes the blues rock genre and mixes it with modern day Texas Country such as Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers, and Cross Canadian Ragweed to derive a new sound that is sure to take concert listeners on an atmospheric roller coaster. With a sound like no other and a stage presence that captivates anyone close enough to notice, a live concert performed by this young band is something that must be seen to be believed.
The Tyler area has been instrumental in the development of Whiskey Myers from a group of musicians to a band. As the group continues to expand its fan base, new listeners all over Texas are beginning to recognize their talent. They continue to engulf listeners with their sound, ensuring that the name Whiskey Myers is one that will be remembered for ages to come.
Feet's
Whiskey Myers Lyrics
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You know I've got to keep these big wheels rollin'
I've gots to fan the flame
Been on the road since I was young moving at 110
'Cause you don't know where you're going 'til you know where you been
And I done been around the world I ain't afraid of dying
I keep my feets on the ground and my eyes on the horizon
Just trying to be a star
And y'all know where I come from because I done told y'all from the start
And I'm for them lost souls the ones who don't fit in
I'm for that old time country
I'm for the blue collar man
But I ain't much on radio tunes, I like smoke stack lightnin'
I keep my feets on the ground and my eyes on the horizon
Where I'm gonna go the good Lord only knows
I keep drifting around where the wind may blow
I was born to get heavy
Born to get loud
I was born to keep rollin' you know I can't slow down
Oh, gotta keep on movin'
Chasing down a dream
You know I've come a mighty long way for a ol' country boy like me
I'm a sinner, an old mule skinner
A singer of sad ol' songs
I've done left 'em in a trail of tears
From all the things I've done wrong
But I got enough to back it up so believe me I ain't lying
I keep my feets on the ground and my eyes on the horizon
(Play it for us Florida band, baby)
(shoo, shoo, shoo)
(shoo, shoo, shoo)
(shoo, shoo, shoo)
(shoo, shoo, shoo)
Maybe one day I'll find me a piece of shade
But you know that won't be too long 'til they lay me in the grave
So don't tell me bout the good times or the things I've been missing
I ain't much on small talk
I ain't one for reminiscing
And I'd really love to stick around but I'm too busy grindin'
I keep my feets on the ground and my eyes on the horizon, hey
The lyrics to the song "Feet's" by Whiskey Myers are full of determination and drive as the singer talks about his love for the road, the music, and his connection to the blue-collar man. The lyrics capture the essence of a restless soul who finds solace and purpose in moving forward and keeping on working to chase down a dream. From the opening line, "There's a long stretch of highway been calling out my name," the song sets the tone for a journey filled with energy and passion.
The singer talks about his long history of being on the road since he was young and moving at 110 to keep his big wheels rolling. He believes that you don't know where you're going until you know where you've been. The singer has travelled the world and ain't afraid of dying, but he keeps his feet on the ground and his eyes on the horizon.
The lyrics also show the singer's love for the blue-collar man and the old time country, but he's not much into radio tunes. He sings about being for the lost souls who don't fit in and his love for smoke stack lightnin'. He's a sinner, an old mule skinner, and a singer of sad old songs. But he's got enough to back it up, and he keeps his feet on the ground and his eyes on the horizon.
The song is all about the journey and the drive to keep moving forward. The lyrics speak to the heart of those who feel restless and find purpose on the road. The singer's voice captures the essence of the song, making it a powerful and energizing anthem of the road.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a long stretch of highway been calling out my name
I have been called by the open road that stretches far and long ahead of me.
You know I've got to keep these big wheels rollin'
I have to move forward and keep my wheels turning.
I've gots to fan the flame
I have to keep the passion burning within me.
Been on the road since I was young moving at 110
I have been traveling at high speed for as long as I can remember.
'Cause you don't know where you're going 'til you know where you been
I have learned to appreciate my past experiences because they guide me forward.
And I done been around the world I ain't afraid of dying
I have seen much of the world and I am not afraid of what comes next.
I keep my feets on the ground and my eyes on the horizon
I stay grounded and focused on what is ahead of me.
Oh, gotta keep on working
I know that success requires working hard and staying motivated.
Just trying to be a star
I am pursuing my dreams and aiming high.
And y'all know where I come from because I done told y'all from the start
I am honest and transparent about my roots and my background.
I'm for them lost souls the ones who don't fit in
I stand for those who feel out of place and disconnected.
I'm for that old time country
I appreciate and honor the traditions of country music.
I'm for the blue collar man
I support and identify with the working class.
But I ain't much on radio tunes, I like smoke stack lightnin'
I prefer raw and authentic music over mainstream radio hits.
Where I'm gonna go the good Lord only knows
I am uncertain about my future, and only the divine knows where I am headed.
I keep drifting around where the wind may blow
I am free-spirited and open to change, willing to go wherever life takes me.
I was born to get heavy
I was meant to take on life's challenges and hardships.
Born to get loud
I am meant to make an impact and be heard.
I was born to keep rollin' you know I can't slow down
I was meant to keep moving forward, and it is impossible to slow me down.
Chasing down a dream
I am pursuing my aspirations and chasing my dreams.
You know I've come a mighty long way for a ol' country boy like me
Despite my humble beginnings, I have come a long way and achieved much.
I'm a sinner, an old mule skinner
I have made mistakes and worked hard my entire life.
A singer of sad ol' songs
I express myself through the music I create, which often reflects on the hardships I have faced.
I've done left 'em in a trail of tears
I have moved on from difficult situations and left them behind, but the memories still linger.
From all the things I've done wrong
I have learned from my mistakes and grown because of them.
But I got enough to back it up so believe me I ain't lying
I have the skills and experience to succeed, and I am not boasting or exaggerating.
Maybe one day I'll find me a piece of shade
Perhaps one day I will find peace and rest from my travels.
But you know that won't be too long 'til they lay me in the grave
I know that my time is limited and that my life will come to an end someday.
So don't tell me bout the good times or the things I've been missing
I am not interested in dwelling on past experiences or missing out on what I have not yet achieved.
I ain't much on small talk
I do not enjoy idle conversation or wasting time on trivial matters.
I ain't one for reminiscing
I prefer to focus on the present and the future, rather than dwelling on the past.
And I'd really love to stick around but I'm too busy grindin'
I wish I could stay, but I am fully committed to working hard and pushing forward.
I keep my feets on the ground and my eyes on the horizon, hey
I stay grounded and focused on my goals, always looking ahead to what is next.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cody Bryan Cannon
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