American Aquarium - Old North State

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This ain't for the faint or the weak of heart
This ain't for the ones who walked away
Just to quit while they're ahead
These boys they are my blood
Like old friends from a war
They've seen me at my worst
This life it takes it's toll
And everyday it gets harder and harder to justify
These dead head drives from Tulsa
But everything's gonna be okay soon as I cross that state line

When the morning light shines through the branches on the pines
Carolina I'm coming home

I ain't seen my bed in months
But there's a girl that keeps it warm
As she cries herself to sleep
While I'm out here on the road
Blue Ribbon cans and one night stands and parked cars with girls that know all the words
I always hurt the ones that I love
And I'll spend the rest of my life paying for the pain I put her through
But I swear I'll right these wrongs
And everything is gonna be okay as soon as I cross that state line

When the morning light shines through the branches on the pines
Carolina I'm coming home

And here's to the land of the long leaf pine
The summer land where the sun doth shine
Where the weak grows strong
And the strong grow great
The old north state

When the morning light shines through the branches on the pines
Carolina I'm coming home

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American Aquarium is an American alt-country band that was formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2006. Drawing influence from bands like Whiskeytown and the Drive-By Truckers, the band was led by singer-songwriter B.J. Barham. The original lineup included pianist Zack Brown, bassist Bill Corbin, guitarist Ryan Johnson, drummer Kevin McClain, and pedal steel player Whit Wright.

Despite an active touring schedule, American Aquarium also spent time in the recording studio, releasing a pair of independent albums before partnering with Last Chance Records for their 2009 release, Dances for the Lonely. The album was produced by Chris Stamey and featured guest vocals from Caitlin Cary of Whiskeytown.

In 2010, American Aquarium released their fourth album, Small Town Hymns, which further solidified their reputation for gritty, Springsteen-esque anthems. The following year, they released their first concert album Live in Raleigh, as well as their critically acclaimed fifth studio album, Burn.Flicker.Die, which was produced by Jason Isbell.

In 2015, the band worked with producer Brad Cook on their more alt-rock-inspired album, Wolves. They also released a concert album titled Live at Terminal West, capturing a show in Atlanta. B.J. Barham then released a solo album titled Rockingham in 2016, which was well-received by critics.

In 2017, Barham announced that the original lineup of American Aquarium had dissolved, and he would be recording with a new lineup. Despite the changes, American Aquarium continues to perform and release music, showcasing Barham's powerful songwriting and the band's dynamic sound.