His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart". 2011's Chief, his first #1 album, gave him his first two #1 singles, "Drink in My Hand" and "Springsteen", and the hits "Homeboy", "Creepin'", and "Like Jesus Does". His third #1 single was "The Only Way I Know", which he, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan recorded for Aldean's album Night Train.
A fourth album, The Outsiders, was released in February 2014. It produced five new singles between 2013 and 2015 with the title track, "Give Me Back My Hometown", "Cold One", "Talladega" and "Like a Wrecking Ball". "Talladega" and "Give Me Back My Hometown" each reached #1 on the Country Airplay chart. Eric Church got his sixth #1 hit with Keith Urban in May 2015 with the single "Raise 'Em Up". His fifth studio album, Mr. Misunderstood, was released in November 2015 and went on to produce two #1 singles with "Record Year" and "Round Here Buzz".
On July 13, 2018, Church released the first single and title track of his album Desperate Man, which was released in October 2018.
In April 2021, Church released the double album set Heart & Soul.
Solid
Eric Church Lyrics
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I might look like a mess to you
But I'm solid
This ol' thing I drive around
Got some rust, makes some funny sounds
But it's paid for and solid
But I get it done, got my daddy's will
And I'll always, I'll always keep a promise
In a great big world, spinnin' around
People walkin' around on shaky ground
My foundation's solid
Like a vessel gettin' tossed on the big blue sea
Tryin' to rock me off my feet
It's you that keeps me solid
Everybody wants me to think like they do
Put my faith in somethin' new
But this old school is tried and true, it's solid
Got these 501's back in '93
Yeah the blue's all gone, you can see my knees
But to me man, they're still solid
This old scarred-up piece of wood
Sounds a lot better than it looks
I can't count the nights that it's caught me when I was fallin'
In a great big world, spinnin' around
People walkin' around on shaky ground
My foundation's solid
Like a vessel gettin' tossed on the big blue sea
Tryin' to knock me off my feet
It's you that keeps me solid
It's been a lotta years since I've taken this road home
It's still not paved, Mama and Daddy's gone
But the gravel in my soul is solid
The song "Solid" by Eric Church is a tribute to the values that he holds dear. The song takes a dig at the contemporary culture of consumerism and posits that the real value lies in the durability of things and relationships that have stood the test of time. The singer of the song asserts that he may not have anything new, and he may look like a mess, but what he does have is rock-solid. He takes pride in driving an old car that may have rust and make funny sounds but is still paid for and reliable. He wears old clothes that may have lost their lustre, but they still hold sentimental value to him.
The song is a celebration of the virtues of integrity, loyalty, and steadfastness. The singer's upbringing is considered a critical factor in shaping his values. His father was a hard-working man with a strong will, which is something that the singer has inherited. He stands apart from the masses who are easily swayed by trends and fads, refusing to put his faith in something new just because everyone else is doing it. The singer's perspective is that people may come and go, but what matters is the strong foundation of values that they have built, which will always hold them up, even in turbulent times.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't own nothin' new
I don't have anything brand new
I might look like a mess to you
I might not appear impressive to you
But I'm solid
But I'm dependable
This ol' thing I drive around
This old vehicle I drive
Got some rust, makes some funny sounds
It has some rust and produces strange noises
But it's paid for and solid
But I own it outright and it's dependable
You may think I'm way too chill
You may think I'm too relaxed
But I get it done, got my daddy's will
But I accomplish what needs to be done, through hard-work and determination like my dad
And I'll always, I'll always keep a promise
And I will always keep my word
In a great big world, spinnin' around
In a vast ever-moving world
People walkin' around on shaky ground
People unsteady and uncertain
My foundation's solid
My principles and beliefs are steadfast
Like a vessel gettin' tossed on the big blue sea
Like a ship being hurled on an endless, blue sea
Tryin' to rock me off my feet
Attempting to destabilize me
It's you that keeps me solid
But it is you who keeps me grounded and secure
Everybody wants me to think like they do
Everyone desires me to conform to their belief system
Put my faith in somethin' new
Put my trust in something modern
But this old school is tried and true, it's solid
However, these traditional methods endure the test of time, and are reliable
Got these 501's back in '93
I acquired my Levi's 501 jeans in 1993
Yeah the blue's all gone, you can see my knees
The blue color has faded, revealing my kneecaps
But to me man, they're still solid
But to me, they are still durable and dependable
This old scarred-up piece of wood
This old battered guitar
Sounds a lot better than it looks
It sounds better than it appears
I can't count the nights that it's caught me when I was fallin'
I've lost track of how many times it has consoled me when I was down
It's been a lotta years since I've taken this road home
It's been years since I last travelled this road home
It's still not paved, Mama and Daddy's gone
The road is still unpaved, and my parents are no longer with me
But the gravel in my soul is solid
But my inner foundation is stable and unwavering
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anders Osborne, Eric Church
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I am using this opportunity to say a very big thank to some of my fans for always supporting me in my music career and i want you to always make sure you keep up the support.
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@kennethericchurch8750
I am using this opportunity to say a very big thank to some of my fans for always supporting me in my music career and i want you to always make sure you keep up the support.
Thanks for your nice comment on my post I appreciate it, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I will know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary
messages
Hangouts mail: ericchurch.k.connect@gmail.com
WhatsApp number: +1 657-315-6537
@kennethericchurch8750
I am using this opportunity to say a very big thank to some of my fans for always supporting me in my music career and i want you to always make sure you keep up the support.
Thanks for your nice comment on my post I appreciate it, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I will know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary
messages
Hangouts mail: ericchurch.k.connect@gmail.com
WhatsApp number: +1 657-315-6537
@robynoliver859
Mom passed away on the 1st. Almost 3am lost in music therapy. Thank you for helping me sooth my troubled mind .
@JoshDisher
This man doesn't know how to make a bad tune... #SOLID
@madamhummingbird
Word!
@Canadiantrucker696
100% every single tune touches the heart and soul!
If it don't that means you got no heart nor soul.
@amberamber6752
Very true eric church is good music
@whitneydavidson3457
Me
@williamhall8223
Yes sir
@d.dickinson4880
My four year old daughter looked at me the other night and said daddy your solid i laughed and cranked up church she stood on my boots and we danced moments money cant buy
@brandydickerson5672
Precious moments
@pushband9382
Awesome.