Tyler Childers - Song While You're Away (From Twisters: The Album)

Behind the recording of "Song While You're Away" by Tyler Childers

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Photography (Video) by Neilson Hubbard and Joshua Britt
Photos by Emma Delevante
Editor: Sam Adkins / Impact Media
Editor: Hunter Way / Impact Media

Lyrics:
Up in your nephew’s room
Playin’ on his cousin’s guitar
I wrote a song for you

You had done drove off
With everything I need
My box and my tumbleweed

Picked it up on the way
To Flagstaff years ago
I was hanging on to everything
You had the grace to show

You were young
You were hungry
Lord knows I was hungry too
We were both
Flat out starvin’
For something worthwhile to lose

You were my bread
I was your honey
Up against a dark red wine
Tryin’ to hold on
To the lovely
Through the bitter of our time

Lookin’ over the hill
At the lights of your hometown
I wrote a song for you

Thinkin’ of the way we met
A girl home from school
And a boy just passin’ through

Got a job as a cut man
At a house just down the road
I had never been to town before
And I didn’t know a soul

I was young
I was hungry
Lord knows you were hungry too
We were both flat out starvin’
For something worth while to lose

You were my bread
I was your honey
Up against a dark red wine
Tryin’ to hold on
To the lovely
Through the bitter of our time

Agate white wedding dress
Turquoise on your ring
Upright bass and violin
As you walked the aisle with me

I was young
I was hungry
Lord knows you were hungry too
We were both flat out starvin’
For something worth while to lose

You were my bread
I was your honey
Up against a dark red wine
Tryin’ to hold on
To the lovely
Through the bitter of our time

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[Greenie.]

He's been performing this song live for a long time, I'm so glad we finally have it as a single.

[traceyhayward]

Tyler is a lyrical genius . Seeing him perform live is just the best thing ever. I love every song

[chloe.imogen]

A day with new Tyler Childers music is a good day

[ashleyrinker]

The little bass line in the beginning makes me so happy. They all sound great and Tyler’s voice is perfection on this.

[susanmiller]

The man is one of the very top caliber singer songwriters ever. His songs never disappoint.❤

[hikingforpeace]

You can put Tyler in a barn, a studio or anywhere, he will deliver !!!!

[ChristineMatlock-qf]

My “new” daughter walked down the aisle to her groom on Saturday to this song. A perfect match for him. God bless them.

[MegSkrypka]

My husband and I walked down the aisle to this version on Saturday. Brought tears to everyone’s eyes

[WildcatWarrior]

I can't get over how healthy Tyler looks compared to 3-4 years ago.

[GitzenShiggles]

This man is the greatest lyricist of this generation. And those melodies!!! Just wow.

[risonfall]

Now I just need an updated Oneida and life will be perfect.

[eightpenny]

“Trying to hold on to the lovely through the bitter of our times.”
Wow that’s poetry

[hollymills]

He’s a true artist - musician, story teller, song writer and psalmist proud his from our home county - Lawrence Co Ky

[sethtitus]

It's like he is writing songs for every stage of my life

[Fayefaye]

I cant believe some ppl are just now hearing this! Its an oldie from Tyler, he has sooo many good songs that was never recorded in a studio ❤

[bethford]

I love his voice so much. I'm late to the party, but I can't get enough of anything he sings.

[MargaretHottinger]

Nothing like the sound of his amazing voice. Gives me chills❤️

[ReverendSparkles]

I've had this on repeat all afternoon! Isn't it amazing that we are all alive to watch this legendary musician in real time?!

There is no other artist today that matches Tyler's talent, but more importantly, his heart. I was lucky enough to work one of his shows recently. Every single person from his team was gracious and down to earth. His soundcheck was mesmerizing. I worked another VERY popular country singer's concert a few weeks after, and suffice it to say, they did not even remotely compare to Tyler & his team's kindness & humility.

[JustinMilford]

I'm so glad you recorded this one! I'm still holding out hope for "her and the banks" also. Can't wait for the album!

[shirleywhite]

This song is real country. I can relate to this song and my late husband who has been gone almost 5 years.