Released: 2016
Whiskey Myers’ ‘Stone’ is a heartfelt exploration of loneliness, heartbreak, and the struggles of life on the road. The song’s protagonist grapples with his own flaws and shortcomings, seeking solace in the bottle and questioning his resilience in the face of repeated heartbreak.
The opening lines, ‘Well, the night is my companion / And the highway is my home,’ paint a picture of a nomadic lifestyle, likely that of a touring musician. The ‘highway’ symbolizes a life of constant movement and change, while the ‘night’ is a metaphor for solitude and introspection.
‘Got me seeking for one last beacon / Every single place I roam’ speaks to the protagonist’s desperate search for hope or guidance. A ‘beacon’ is a signal or symbol that guides or inspires, suggesting the protagonist is looking for something or someone to give his life direction or purpose.
The lines ‘They say Jesus was a poor man / I guess I wish I had a little more him in me’ reflect the protagonist’s desire for spiritual strength and resilience. He’s acknowledging his own shortcomings and expressing a wish to be more like Jesus, who is often depicted as humble and selfless in Christian tradition.
‘Sweet, sweet heart of mine / I’m gonna break again a million times / Or is this too far gone? / Or have you turned to stone?’ This chorus reveals the protagonist’s struggle with heartbreak and his fear of emotional numbness. The phrase ‘turned to stone’ is a metaphor for becoming emotionally hardened or unfeeling.
‘Well, I guess I got my bottle / I still hold it all the time / But it keeps me smiling and singing / Helps me fall asleep a little bit better at night’ Here, the protagonist admits to using alcohol as a coping mechanism. The ‘bottle’ is a symbol of his struggles with addiction.
‘They say life is like a dagger / Backstage is full of parasites / They love you and drain of everything you own / Just to feel better about their life’ These lines offer a critique of the music industry and the false friends it often attracts. The ‘parasites’ are people who exploit the protagonist for their own gain, leaving him feeling used and drained.
In the end, ‘Stone’ is a poignant reflection on the trials and tribulations of life, both as a musician and as a human being. The protagonist’s struggles with heartbreak, loneliness, and addiction are laid bare, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and challenges.
