Lost Eric Church Song Lyrics About Getting Fired
Eric Church's music is known for its hard-hitting lyrics, electrifying guitars, and unapologetic attitude. It's no surprise then, that Church got fired from the Rascal Flatts Me & My Gang Tour for being too loud and rowdy. In response, Church added new lyrics to his song, "How Bout You," describing the experience and capturing the energy of his fans during his live shows. Church's firing from the tour was a defining moment in his career.
The Me & My Gang Tour wasn't all smooth sailing. On a fateful night in Madison Square Garden, Church and his band played their hearts out, but also broke all the rules. They played too long, played too loud, and even used Rascal Flatts' ego ramps that extended into the crowd. But the crowd loved it, and the energy was electric. Church remembers wondering if they would ever get to play the famous arena again, but in the end, it was worth it. Despite the energy and enthusiasm of Church and his fans, the headliners didn't appreciate the competition. Rascal Flatts ultimately kicked Church off the tour, replacing him with Taylor Swift. While Church was clearly disappointed, he turned his disappointment into inspiration and added the lyrics to "How Bout You," expressing his feelings and channeling the raw emotion of the moment.
"I got fired at the garden for playing too damn loud, headliners don't like it when you fire up their crowd.
They tried to tie my hands behind my back, but I still got them on their feet.
It ain't the smoke it aint the lights it's the songs that you sing"
After Church was fired, he started his own tour. The Me & Myself tour played local dive bars even with some being heavy metal clubs, they were in the same city as the Me & My Gang Tour. Fans who showed their ticket stubs from the Flatts show got free entry to see Church and his band play. It was a smart move, as the band built a following and created a buzz that would propel them to national stardom. Church promised his loyal fan base the Church Choir that he would be in those cities, and he kept his promise with these free shows. The Memphis stop is shown below, it was at B.B Kings on Beale st. following the house blues band.
Gary LeVox, the lead singer of Rascal Flatts, recently commented on the incident, but his perspective is different from Church's. LeVox claimed that Church didn't get kicked off the tour for being too loud or rowdy, but for playing too long. Just ask anyone about that night inside the Garden and they will tell you that Eric Church was the name coming out of months walking those New York streets after the show.
In the end, Church's creativity and perseverance paid off. He continued to play sold-out shows and his music continued to connect with fans around the world. The experience with Rascal Flatts was just one step in his journey to greatness, and it only made him stronger. Eric Church's story is a reminder that success is not always easy and that sometimes we need to fight for what we believe in. Church's music reflects his passion and determination, and it's that same fire that has made him one of music's most popular and beloved artists today. When the day is over, It ain’t the smoke or lights that will be left, it will be these songs!
