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.
Virginia
Whiskey Myers Lyrics
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And slow movin’ freight trains
Girl that’s how,
You make me feel sometimes
But you were gone away from here
So far my dear
Up by that northern state line
[Chorus]
Virginia
Lie in all my broken dreams
You pick me up
And you sure make me smile
Virginia
And I would give anything
To come dance around
My memory for awhile
Off in the moonlight,
Sweet southern moonlight
A billion stars,
Bare feet in the sand
I’m countin’ down the summer days
Smiling at our reckless ways
You was my girl
And I was your man
[Chorus]
That’s the way the story goes
Of broken hearts and sad souls
You left me here,
Not saying goodbye
Said you headed with your paw
North Arkansas
But that was back before, 1975
[Chorus]
In Whiskey Myers's song Virginia, the lyrics depict a sense of nostalgia and longing for a lost love. The singer compares the way he feels to natural disasters and slow-moving trains, conveying the turbulence and constant presence of his emotions. The chorus revolves around the idea of Virginia being a symbol of broken dreams while also causing the singer to smile. He wishes to dance around his memory, highlighting how the experience he had with Virginia left a lasting impression on him. The second verse portrays a romantic moment between the two, with the moonlight and sand enhancing the beauty of their relationship. The singer counts down the days till he sees her again, reminiscing their past actions. However, the final verse reveals that the relationship was cut short, and Virginia left without saying goodbye in 1975. The song ends with the chorus, emphasizing the lasting effects Virginia had on the singer's emotions and memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Earthquakes and Hurricanes
The turbulent nature of the world is reflected in my emotions
And slow movin’ freight trains
My feelings for you are constantly and consistently present
Girl that’s how,
This is the way I feel about you
You make me feel sometimes
Your effect on me is powerful and unpredictable
But you were gone away from here
You were not here with me anymore
So far my dear
You were very far away from me, my love
Up by that northern state line
You were somewhere near the northern border of our state
Virginia
You are the embodiment of my broken dreams
Lie in all my broken dreams
You are the one who fills me with hope and joy
You pick me up
You make me feel better when I am down
And you sure make me smile
Your presence brings happiness to my life
Virginia
I would do anything to relive our memories together
And I would give anything
I value you and our time together so much that I would sacrifice anything for it
To come dance around
To revisit those happy moments we spent together
My memory for awhile
To relive the past and bask in the warmth of those memories
Off in the moonlight,
We were together in the peacefulness of the night under the moonlight
Sweet southern moonlight
The light of the moon was a beautiful charm of our love
A billion stars,
A myriad of stars shone above us, symbolizing the immensity of the love we had for each other
Bare feet in the sand
We stood on the sand, holding hands and lost in each other's embrace
I’m countin’ down the summer days
I am eagerly waiting for our next summer together
Smiling at our reckless ways
I recall our fun and playful recklessness in love
You was my girl
You were my partner, my love
And I was your man
I was yours just as much as you were mine
That’s the way the story goes
That's how our story turned out
Of broken hearts and sad souls
We both experienced heartbreak and sadness
You left me here,
You went away and left me behind
Not saying goodbye
You didn't say farewell, causing me pain and confusion
Said you headed with your paw
You left with your dad
North Arkansas
You went to northern Arkansas
But that was back before, 1975
That happened many years ago
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Earthquakes and hurricanes
And slow movin' freight trains
Girl, that's how
You make me feel sometimes
But you were gone away from here
So far, my dear
Up by that Northern state line
Virginia
Light up my broken dreams
You pick me up
And sure make me smile
Virginia
And I would give anything
To come dance around
My memory for awhile
Off in the moonlight
A sweet Southern moonlight
A billion stars
Bare feet in the sand
I'm countin' down the summer days
Smiling at our reckless ways
You was my girl
And I was your man
Virginia
Light up my broken dreams
You pick me up
And sure make me smile
Virginia
And I would give anything
To come dance around
My memory for awhile
That's the way the story goes
Of broken hearts and sad souls
You left me here
Not saying goodbye
Said you headed with your Paw
North Arkansas
But that was back before 1975
Virginia
Light up my broken dreams
You pick me up
And sure make me smile
Virginia
And I would give anything
To come dance around
My memory for awhile
@sunshinegrl2
Sweet memories of me and the love of my life, fishing in a tiny jon boat on a pond, in the middle of the night. He'd sing "Melinnnda". I'd sing Joshuaaaa. He passed away in April. I hear him singing my name and smile thru the tears when I listen to this song! ❤ Thank you Whiskey Myers
@jackiw8868
This ain't Country music, it's food for the Soul. Even better.
@40kgnorg33
"AMEN" Food 4 the soul...
@michellestilkey3217
Couldn't agree more
@OGZaddy
hands down the most raw country music non sellout badass preforming mother ...... these guys are everything.... and live ive yet to see another concert that slaps as hard as them riffing between the songs instead of taking breaks transitionig into their next songs off the solos they slay and its criminal how underrated they are but honestly i believe they would never sellout anyways
@lyn4638
Found this band only 2 weeks ago. Loving the music. Wish I had heard it years ago
@babycaykz
Same love them now
@kaylas7283
If you can find them playing close to you, they are awesome live!
@Tank_Head
@@kaylas7283 agreed I had the opportunity to see them live here in Virginia. It was amazing. Been rocking with these guys for years hands down one of my favorite bands. Real music with soul and meaning
@gregorycombs7304
Welcome to the family, great group 👍 been listening for years and years never gets old either. like other music does.