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.
For the Kids
Whiskey Myers Lyrics
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It's burning in your eyes tonight
You're doing more than Killing time
Did our dreams
Simply burn like kerosene
Chasing the ghosts from another life
I know you're gonna go away
Before you do I got something to say
If we could stay together for the kids and a few more years
They might not end up like we did
Love has a way of losing its shine over time
You were young and so was I
And we don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
There's a voice of a little girl and a little boy
Is your freedom, worth the price?
There's nothing left to say
The heart tends to only want what causes it to break
And we both know, this ain't right
So think about them before you go
'Cause I can't do this on my own
If we could stay together for the kids and a few more years
They might not end up like we did
Love has a way of losing its shine over time
You were young and so was I
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
If we could stay together for the kids and a few more years
They might not end up like we did
I know love has a way of losing its shine over time
You were young and so was I
If we could stay together for the kids it'll be enough
This ain't about love
And it ain't about us
And we don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy, we
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
Darling, won't you come back home
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to be happy
The song "For the Kids" by Whiskey Myers reflects on a troubled relationship and explores the idea of staying together for the sake of their children. The first verse suggests that the two individuals in the relationship have lost their passion and are going through the motions of their daily lives. The mention of dreams burning like kerosene implies that their dreams and aspirations have been destroyed over time.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of staying together for the kids and a few more years, hoping that their children won't end up in the same unhappy situation as the couple. It acknowledges that love can lose its shine over time, and despite the fact that they may not be happy, they could still remain together for the sake of their children.
In the second verse, the voice of a little girl and a little boy is mentioned, possibly representing the couple's children. The lyrics question if the freedom one partner seeks is worth the cost of breaking up the family. It suggests that holding onto a relationship solely for personal freedom may not be the right choice. The plea to consider the children's well-being before making a decision reflects the struggle of one partner wanting to keep the family together.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea of staying together for the kids, even though it may not be about love or personal happiness. The repeated mantra "we don't have to be happy" represents the acknowledgment that the relationship may not bring joy, but it can still be maintained for the sake of the children. The final plea for the partner to come back home highlights the desperation and the desire to keep the family intact, even if happiness is not guaranteed.
Overall, "For the Kids" explores the complexities of a troubled relationship and the complexity of love and commitment. It delves into the sacrifices and difficult decisions that come with choosing between personal happiness and keeping a family together for the sake of the children.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a light
There is a glimmer of hope or possibility
It's burning in your eyes tonight
I can see the intensity and passion in your eyes right now
You're doing more than Killing time
You're not just wasting time, you're doing something meaningful
Did our dreams
Did the aspirations and desires we once shared
Simply burn like kerosene
Fade away quickly and completely, like a fuel burning
Chasing the ghosts from another life
Trying to escape the memories and experiences of a previous existence
I know you're gonna go away
I understand that you are going to leave
Before you do I got something to say
But before you go, there's something important I need to express
If we could stay together for the kids and a few more years
If we could remain in this relationship for the sake of our children and for a little while longer
They might not end up like we did
Our children might not face the same challenges and negative outcomes as we did
Love has a way of losing its shine over time
The initial excitement and luster of love tends to fade as time passes
You were young and so was I
We were both young and inexperienced when we started this relationship
And we don't have to be happy
We don't have to pretend or strive for happiness
There's a voice of a little girl and a little boy
The innocent voices of our children
Is your freedom, worth the price?
Is the personal freedom and liberation you seek worth the potential negative consequences?
There's nothing left to say
There are no more words or arguments to be made
The heart tends to only want what causes it to break
The heart often desires things that ultimately lead to pain and heartbreak
And we both know, this ain't right
Both of us are aware that this situation is not ideal or correct
So think about them before you go
Consider the well-being and future of our children before making a decision to leave
'Cause I can't do this on my own
Because I cannot handle or manage this situation by myself
If we could stay together for the kids and a few more years
If we could maintain our relationship for the sake of our children and for a little longer
They might not end up like we did
Our children might not face the same challenges and negative outcomes as we did
I know love has a way of losing its shine over time
I understand that love tends to diminish in its brilliance as time goes by
You were young and so was I
We were both young and inexperienced when we started this relationship
If we could stay together for the kids it'll be enough
If we could remain in this relationship for the sake of our children, it would suffice
This ain't about love
This is not primarily about love and romance
And it ain't about us
And it is not solely about our personal desires or needs
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to pretend or strive for happiness
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to force ourselves to be happy
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to fake or maintain a facade of happiness
We don't have to be happy
We don't have to prioritize our personal happiness above all else
We don't have to be happy, we
We are not obligated to be happy
Darling, won't you come back home
My love, please come back to our shared abode and relationship
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cody Bryan Cannon
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