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Tim McGraw, 'Felt Good on My Lips' -- Story Behind the Lyrics

Curb Records

The Boot sat down with songwriters Jim Beavers and Brett Warren of The Warren Brothers to talk about Tim McGraw's latest single, 'Felt Good on My Lips.' Jim and Brett co-wrote the song with their brothers, Brett Beavers and Brad Warren.

Jim Beavers: My brother Brett had this crazy idea that he and I should start writing with The Warren Brothers just to see what would happen. We dubbed ourselves "The Warren Beavers," and the very first song we wrote was 'Felt Good on My Lips.'

Brett Warren: It started with a bass riff that Jim began to play. Then we started spitting out some ideas. Brad and I started singing the "oh oh oh ah" part, and it really unfolded quickly.

Jim: I thought the song was one of the weirdest things I had ever heard. That "oh oh oh ah" part came out of nowhere, but we vowed when we started writing that we wouldn't worry about Music Row songwriting convention. We wrote the song like a band, so the music, groove and instrumentation were as much a part of the tune as the lyrics or idea. One unusual thing was that I played bass on everything as we were writing, which I have never played in my life before. I think the unconventional approach to the writing made the songs that much more unique. We ended up going in the studio and recording all the songs pretty much live. It was a blast. Not musical perfection by any means, but vibe perfection.

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jammsnana

Here is Brad's song..You judge for yourselves!!!

Blue Collar Night 4:15
Brad Cotter/Brad Cotter Patient Man
Country

January 16 2011 at 8:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jammsnana

The whoooa oh part sounds EXACTLY like one of the songs written by BRAD COTTER!!!! He did another song by Brad too..Can't Tell Me Nothing!! So..is this REALLY his song? Hmmmp!!!! Think NOT!!! I like Time but truth is TRUTH...it may be his song..but PARTS of it are Classic Brad Cotter!!!

January 16 2011 at 7:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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jammsnana

I meant TIM not time

January 16 2011 at 8:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bpkpdpap

Great song, it's one of those that sticks in your head.

October 19 2010 at 11:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CABQ

I love Tim, and I love the song! I hope this one actually gets the airplay both it, and he, deserve!

October 19 2010 at 1:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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