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.
Heart of Stone
Whiskey Myers Lyrics
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And I wonder if she'll ever know the darker side of me
Is my reflection just a shell of the truth?
Am I the living or am I the dying proof
I'm learning to move slow
I'm learning to let go
I'm learning most things a man my age is supposed to know
I'm learning how to sleep at night
I'm learning after these years how to be thankful for what I got
And I carry on with a heart of stone and calloused hands
Sometimes I think I'm crazy, washed up in the brain
And as for my youth I threw most of those years away
And I can't even apologize for half the things I've done
Or all the nights spent looking down the wrong end of a gun
But I'm learning how to love
I'm learning 'bout the Lord above
I'm learning that he's giving me more than anything I could dream of
And I'm learning how to pray a little more everyday
I'm learning to accept the things about me I can't change
And I carry on with a heart of stone and calloused hands
And I'm learning to move slow
I'm learning to let go
I'm learning most things a man my age is supposed to know
And I'm learning how to love
I'm learning about the Lord above
I'm learning that she's given me more than anything I could dream of
But I carry on with a heart of stone and calloused hands
Yeah, I carry on with this heart of stone and calloused hands
"Stone" is a song by the Southern rock band Whiskey Myers. The lyrics convey a sense of self-reflection and growth, as the singer assesses his past mistakes and personality, wondering if the person he sees in the mirror is only a façade. He feels haunted by his past and the things he's done, but he's learning to come to terms with them and trying to become a better person. The verses convey a sense of solemnity, as the singer contemplates the darker side of his personality and how it's affected his life. He admits to his past wrongdoings and the times when he felt like he was losing his mind. Despite his challenges, he's trying to learn how to move forward and focus on the positive things in his life. The chorus captures this spirit of resilience and determination, as he vows to keep going, even if his heart feels like stone and his hands are calloused. The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes his perseverance and unwillingness to give up.
The lyrics show a degree of vulnerability and honesty that's characteristic of Whiskey Myers' songwriting. The band is known for their earnest lyrics and blend of Southern rock, blues, and country influences. "Stone" is no exception, offering a poignant portrait of a man searching for meaning and redemption. The song's slower tempo and melancholic melody match the introspective mood of the lyrics, giving the song a bittersweet quality. Overall, "Stone" is a powerful meditation on resilience, self-reflection, and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I look in the mirror and I don't like what I see
Doubting self-image and wondering if the darker side of one's life will be understood
And I wonder if she'll ever know the darker side of me
Questioning if the partner will know everything about the darker side
Is my reflection just a shell of the truth?
Wondering if the reflection hides certain truths
Am I the living or am I the dying proof
Uncertain of whether living or dying is more proof of one's existence
I'm learning to move slow
Trying to slow down in life
I'm learning to let go
Learning to let go of the things that hold one down
I'm learning most things a man my age is supposed to know
Trying to catch up on the things a person is expected to know at this age
And I'm learning how to write
Improving communication skills by learning to write
I'm learning how to sleep at night
Learning to get a peaceful night's sleep
I'm learning after these years how to be thankful for what I got
Learning to appreciate what one has after spending years chasing things
Sometimes I think I'm crazy, washed up in the brain
Feeling mentally disturbed and lost most of the time
And as for my youth I threw most of those years away
Regretful of the way youth has been spent without a plan or goal
And I can't even apologize for half the things I've done
Unable to say sorry for a significant portion of wrongdoings
Or all the nights spent looking down the wrong end of a gun
Regretful of the nights spent fighting and using violence
But I'm learning how to love
Learning the true meaning of love
I'm learning 'bout the Lord above
Understanding the concept of God and religion
I'm learning that he's giving me more than anything I could dream of
Realizing that God has blessed with more than what could have been asked for
And I'm learning how to pray a little more everyday
Practicing prayer more frequently each day
I'm learning to accept the things about me I can't change
Trying to accept the flaws and shortcomings one cannot change
Yeah, I carry on with this heart of stone and calloused hands
Moving ahead despite having a tough exterior and being rough around the edges
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cody Bryan Cannon
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@Cortezahfoe
Holy shit man I think u just wrote my life story up to this point
@matthewsamilo238
I was thinking the same thing. Moved 1k miles from home to Texas and lost 2 good women and my sobriety since. It is what it is, I reckon.
@saltycajun6481
@@matthewsamilo238stay strong my brother. God is with ya son.
@davidwilliams762
Me too. This song and so many others of WM. Shit just hits different ya know? Stay strong and push forward man
@RILEYLEIFSON_UTAH
Criminally underrated band/song.
@bobperu1
If it makes you cry inside it's a hit.
@sunsioux444
❤
@rushoster
Cody Cannon is my hero. Him, John, Cody T, Jeff, Jamey, and Tony got me through rehab and my battles with deppresion. I would walk through fire to meet them. Ill be at the reading Pa show. Bye legends
@keithnelson4511
Cody unplugged punches me in the soul every time. Simply the best
@kyslaunchhunter6671
Absolutely