A study in contrasts, smooth, organic vocals with a po… Read Full Bio ↴Tyler Burkum
A study in contrasts, smooth, organic vocals with a pop sensibility, offset by instrumentation and arrangement harkening a bygone era, the music of Tyler Burkum speaks to both new and old in one fresh breath. A native of Minneapolis, MN, Tyler's music speaks truthfully and without frills of his life, love, family, and home. The songwriting and composition Burkum displays are reminiscent of when folk, blues, rock n' roll, and soul were one.
Recently touring as lead guitarist and backing vocals for Columbia recording artist Mat Kearney, Tyler continued to mold songs of his own during free time.
The product of these private sessions is Burkum's first full-length studio recording, Darling Maybe Someday, released in June of 2008. Tracked in Nashville, TN with a talented band of friends and past collaborators, the album plays more as a heartfelt story than collection of singles. Each track is unique and personal to Tyler, while imploring listeners to adopt as their own.
Growing up in a musical family, lakeside in Minnesota, Tyler's education in the art began at a very young age. Influenced by songs from church, piano lessons, and his father's guitar and record collection, Tyler's longing to write and play were evident. Receiving his first guitar at age eleven, it wasn't long before Tyler was playing along with all his favorite records and beginning to write some of his own. The music he enjoyed playing, and quotes as his most prominent influences, The Beatles, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Jayhawks, were honest, raw, and transcended mere words and melodies.
At the age of 17, Tyler moved to Nashville, TN to join Audio Adrenaline. Spanning a period of ten years, Tyler toured the world, garnering two GRAMMY Awards, three Dove Awards, and two ASCAP awards. He also penned several No. 1 singles for the group over the span of seven studio recordings. Tyler's solo style is miles away from that of Audio Adrenaline, but the experiences and friendships created only furthered his drive for projects of his own.
Since leaving Audio Adrenaline, Tyler has made several national appearances, including Late Night, The Tonight's Show, The Late Late Show, Ellen, and AOL Sessions with Columbia recording artist Mat Kearney. Studio sessions with various artists and some brief touring work with independent artist Wild Sweet Orange, including their SXSW debut, have also filled the time between recording Burkum's own work.
The past twelve years of Tyler Burkum's journey have taught, molded, and finally brought him back where he always wanted to be - home. A raw, earnest collection of one man's story set to an intricate yet surprisingly accessible musical backdrop, Darling Maybe Someday is now.
End of the Road
tyler burkum Lyrics
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Breathe the sweet summer air
We don't know where we going
But we don't care
Darling hold my hand
And never let go
Walk with me, til the end of the road
Let the hair fly in the wind
Close your eyes
Feel the moonlight kiss your skin
I love you now
And i'll always love you so
Walk with me, til the end of the road
Walk with me, til the end of the road
I want to say it in a million ways
I want to tell you that i love you (that i love you)
So much time, and nowhere to be
I've got one hand on the wheel
And the other on your knee
I love you
So much more than i could ever show
So walk with me, til the end of the road
I'll walk with you, til the end of the road
The lyrics of Tyler Burkum's song "End of the Road" is all about being in love and savoring the moments with the person you love. The song talks about how they don't care about their destination as long as they are together. The first verse suggests that they are on a joyride, going nowhere particular, with the windows rolled down and enjoying the breeze. The song shows that the love of his life is everything that he wants in life. The singer then asks the person he loves to walk with him until the end of the road, signifying that he wants to spend his life with her.
The second verse shows the intimacy between the couple. The singer has his hand on the wheel and the other on the knee of his beloved, a comforting touch that suggests a deep emotional bond. The singer acknowledges that he loves the person more than words could ever say, so he asks her to walk with him until the end of the road. In the chorus, the singer reiterates that he will always love his partner and will walk with her until the end of time. The song's sentimental lyrics and easygoing melody make a perfect love song for couples in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling put your feet on the dash
Relax and enjoy the ride, my love
Breathe the sweet summer air
Take a deep breath and savor the moment
We don't know where we going
Uncertainty lies ahead but it doesn't matter as long as we're together
But we don't care
As long as we're together, nothing else matters
Darling hold my hand
Let's never let go of each other's love and support
And never let go
Let's always stick together through thick and thin
Walk with me, til the end of the road
Let's take this journey together until the very end
Roll all the windows down
Let's embrace the freedom and beauty of nature
Let the hair fly in the wind
Let's feel the thrilling rush of adventure
Close your eyes
Let's escape reality and be lost in the moment together
Feel the moonlight kiss your skin
Let's bask in the romantic atmosphere and enjoy the connection between us
I love you now
I am filled with immense love and adoration for you at this moment
And i'll always love you so
My love for you is indescribably strong and will endure forever
I want to say it in a million ways
Words are not enough to express the depth of my love for you
I want to tell you that i love you (that i love you)
I need you to know just how much you mean to me
So much time, and nowhere to be
Let's cherish this moment together as if it's the only one we have
I've got one hand on the wheel
I am in control of this journey but I want you to be by my side through it all
And the other on your knee
I want to be close to you and feel your warmth and love
So much more than i could ever show
My love for you cannot be fully expressed or measured
I'll walk with you, til the end of the road
I will always be by your side, even beyond this journey we are on
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ccampbell6876
Brings me back to years ago...... Pondering all the what ifs.... #allthefeels
@KenziValentin
This song deserves thousands of views!
@blakecliveaguila9427
Happy anniversary Jhade.thank you for still walking with me.Till the end of the road
@MrPredoka
Right in the feels.
@TheSonofagun06
AMAZING.
@LYchipper
love this!
@PotatoSauceOfDoom
omg. I'm singing this at my stepbrother's wedding and it's gorgeous.
@bethampeth115
happy birthday to my significant other,my wife jhade. walk with me till the end love you so much
@Lavarusity
wow
@Fa1Lse
only 3k views for THIS AMAZING SONG???