Arlo McKinley - "This Mess We're In" (Behind the Song)

Arlo McKinley "This Mess We're In" from his album This Mess We're In
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This Mess We're In (Lyrics)
[Verse 1]
These are the days that I'll remember
These boys never held a smile so wide
It's proof that the bad days do get better
It's proof that love is still alive
[Pre-Chorus]
I will follow where this goes
And in this mess, we'll rest and find ourself a home
[Chorus]
So take what you are needin', what's mine is yours
Girl, let's set this world on fire
This time, it's the real thing
We both should know
If you plan on leavin', then I'm right behind you
Followin' wherever you go
This time it's the real thing
We both should know
Oh, we both should know
[Verse 2]
This is the only thing I'm needin'
Open eyes to see your smile
You picked up my heart and stopped the bleedin'
Knowin' I can't erase the miles
[Pre-Chorus]
I will follow where this goes
And in this mess, we'll rest and find ourself a home
[Chorus]
So take what you are needin', what's mine is yours
Girl, let's set this world on fire
This time, it's the real thing
We both should know
If you plan on leavin', then I'm right behind you
Followin' wherever you go
This time it's the real thing
We both should know
Oh, we both should know
[Pre-Chorus]
I will follow where this goes
And in this mess, we'll rest and find ourself a home
[Chorus]
So take what you are needin', what's mine is yours
Girl, let's set this world on fire
This time, it's the real thing
We both should know
If you plan on leavin', then I'm right behind you
Followin' wherever you go
This time it's the real thing
We both should know
Oh, we both should know
An Ohio singer/songwriter with a soulful, rootsy blend of country, rock, and folk, Arlo McKinley debuted in 2014 with his self-titled album. In 2020, he came to wider public attention with Die Midwestern, released on the late John Prine's Oh Boy label. Two years later, he issued This Mess We're In.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, McKinley first began singing at age eight in the choir at his family's Baptist church. Growing up, he imbibed his Kentucky-born father's LPs, listening to artists like Hank Williams and George Jones, as well as Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, and Van Morrison. By his teens, he was playing guitar and singing in punk bands. However, in his twenties he began writing his own songs, gravitating toward rootsy country and soul sounds, mixing it with his varied rock influences. A troubled period involving drugs waylaid his career and found him moving away from music. For several years, he drove a truck delivering tuxedos between Cincinnati and Detroit. He eventually returned to songwriting and in 2014 released his debut album, Arlo McKinley & the Lonesome Sound. Hitting the road, he gained wider attention touring alongside roots luminaries like Tyler Childers, John Moreland, Jason Isbell, and Justin Townes Earle. In March 2020, he became the final artist signed by legendary singer/songwriter John Prine's Oh Boy Records label just before Prine's death that April. In August 2020, McKinley released his sophomore album and Oh Boy debut, Die Midwestern, recorded at Sam Phillips Recording Studio with Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang. 2022 saw the release of McKinley's third long-player, the inward-looking This Mess We're In.
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I’m extremely excited to hear my friend’s new album!! I’m so proud how far he’s come since 2014. That’s a long road. Keep it up Arlo!!

[@jimiwildblue7920]

Arlo McKinley along with Sturgil Simpson, Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, Coltor Wall, and the Beautiful Morgan Wade yall in my book are Amongst Musically Gifted Giant Legends from Before Like John Prine, Blaze Foley, Lane Staley Kurt Cobain. You are All Already Legends keeping Music what its supposed to be Medicine.

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Hey man, you prolly won't see this but please do a cover of "tin man" from Miranda Lambert. I'm proud of you dude. Hometown legend coming up!

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I can't wait for this album to drop!!! ✌️❤️

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Arlo is the man!

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