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.
Song for You
Whiskey Myers Lyrics
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I couldn't count them no matter how I try
They wouldn't fill the whole you left gaping
Only drive it deeper farther down inside
Now I could never blame you for leaving
You didn't have a choice nor did I
But I'm struggling with the facet of no longer having
My rock to lean or shoulder to cry
Holidays couldn't get much longer
If only those memories could be more realI wish I could say you left me stronger
Lying to myself wouldn't change how I feel
Been trying like hell to move forward
Empty bottle seems to lend a hand
But staying up till dawn and drinking whiskey
Can't drown my pain or make a better man
Chorus:
Holidays couldn't get much longer
If only those memories could be more realI wish I could say you left me stronger
Lying to myself wouldn't change how I feel
I took after you since I can remember
Look walk and talk nearly just the same
I don't think I'm ready I'm ready for the burden
Of carrying on our family name
But I know for a fact how much you loved me
Never missed a chance to tell me soI can only hope soon enough I'll realize
You raised me to not fall but grow
Chorus:
Holidays couldn't get much longer
If only those memories could be more realI wish I could say you left me stronger
Lying to myself wouldn't change how I feel
"Song For You" by Whiskey Myers is a heart-wrenching tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The lyrics convey a sense of loss and mourning that is as palpable as it is poignant. The singer attempts to come to grips with the fact that his loved one is no longer with him.
The first verse of the song reflects on the sense of loss felt by the singer. He acknowledges that there are so many ways to say that he misses his loved one, but none of them can fill the void that has been left behind. The singer knows that he can't blame his loved one for leaving, but he struggles with the fact that he no longer has someone to lean on or cry on.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's sense of loss and his struggle to come to terms with it. He wishes that he could relive memories of his loved one, but he knows that he can't. He also acknowledges that he can't lie to himself and that he needs to deal with the pain in his own way. The second verse reflects on the singer's relationship with his loved one and the burden of carrying on their family name. He knows how much his loved one loved him and he hopes that he can learn to live up to their expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
So many ways to say I miss you
There are countless ways to express my longing for you
I couldn't count them no matter how I try
No matter how hard I try, I can't quantify my feelings of missing you
They wouldn't fill the whole you left gaping
No amount of words or actions can make up for the void you left in my life
Only drive it deeper farther down inside
Trying to express my feelings only makes my pain and emptiness worse
Now I could never blame you for leaving
I understand that you had no choice but to leave
You didn't have a choice nor did I
Neither of us had control over the circumstances that led to your departure
But I'm struggling with the facet of no longer having
I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that I no longer have
My rock to lean or shoulder to cry
I miss having someone to rely on and confide in when I need support
Chorus: Holidays couldn't get much longer If only those memories could be more real
The holidays feel incredibly long and empty without you, and I wish I could relive the memories we shared together
I wish I could say you left me stronger
I wish I could pretend that your leaving made me stronger, but it didn't
Lying to myself wouldn't change how I feel
I can't pretend that I'm not hurting just to make myself feel better
Been trying like hell to move forward
I've been putting in a lot of effort to move on and heal
Empty bottle seems to lend a hand
Drinking myself into oblivion seems to be the only thing that makes the pain go away temporarily
But staying up till dawn and drinking whiskey
But even getting drunk all night can't completely numb my pain
Can't drown my pain or make a better man
Drinking won't ultimately help me heal or become a better person
I took after you since I can remember
I've always looked up to you and modeled myself after your example
Look walk and talk nearly just the same
I've adopted many of your mannerisms and behaviors and closely resemble you
I don't think I'm ready I'm ready for the burden
I don't know if I can handle the responsibility of carrying on our family legacy
Of carrying on our family name
Of representing and upholding the reputation of our family
But I know for a fact how much you loved me
I'm certain that you loved me deeply and completely
Never missed a chance to tell me so
You always made sure I knew how much you cared for me
I can only hope soon enough I'll realize
I can only hope that someday I'll come to understand and accept your absence
You raised me to not fall but grow
You taught me to be resilient and to learn and grow from my struggles
Chorus: Holidays couldn't get much longer If only those memories could be more real I wish I could say you left me stronger Lying to myself wouldn't change how I feel
The holidays are so painful without you, and while I wish I could pretend your departure made me a stronger person, I can't lie to myself about how I truly feel
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Written by: Cody Cannon
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