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If you’re familiar with Drayton Farley, chances are you’ve come across his most popular song, “Pitchin’ Fits,” on more than one occasion. With over 2 million streams on Spotify alone, this heartfelt track resonates with listeners who have experienced tough times but found solace in someone who made it all bearable. It’s a song that hits close to home for countless people.
“Pitchin’ Fits” is featured on Drayton Farley’s debut album, “A Hard Up Life,” which was released in January 2021. The timing of the album’s release, coupled with Farley’s exceptional songwriting, struck a chord with country music fans who were feeling down and out.
The Story Behind “Pitchin’ Fits”
Best Lines: “It’s a long and hurtful phase / And I don’t know if I belong here at all. / But when I’m here with you / I don’t mind at all.”; “Tell me I’m not crazy / And we all feel like this. / I’ve been so damn down here lately / Tell me I’m just pitchin’ fits.”
Release Date: January 29, 2021
Written By: Drayton Farley
Produced By: Drayton Farley
Recently, Outsider had the opportunity to sit down with Drayton Farley and delve into the story behind “Pitchin’ Fits.” In his own words, Farley revealed that there wasn’t a grand and dramatic narrative behind the song. Instead, he explained, “Writing that one was almost like a journal entry more than anything. It was almost like a little therapy session.”
Farley further elaborated that the lyrics for “Pitchin’ Fits” flowed out of him effortlessly. “I had been in a really negative place for a really long time. [I was] just really stressed out and depressed with the way life was heading.” Despite having a good job, a happy marriage, a beautiful child, and overall good health within his family, Farley admitted that something was still missing. Life seemed unfulfilling.
Even before the pandemic, Farley’s job as an assembly line worker demanded much of his time, leaving little room for his burgeoning music career and quality moments with his loved ones. When COVID hit, everything seemed to spiral downward. “It seemed like everything around me was negative. Everything was a downer. There was nothing good going on. Everything was falling apart around me and just in the world in general.”
Casting a Wide Net
While “Pitchin’ Fits” is a deeply personal song for Drayton Farley, he consciously avoided making it too specific. He aimed to create lyrics that resonated not only with his own life but with the lives of others, recognizing that we all share similar human experiences. “If you get too specific, lyrically, you narrow your audience to people who are almost exactly like you. A lot of times, in country music that’s what happens. It’s songs written for country music fans. ‘Pitchin’ Fits’ was clearly not a very specific song as far as any one group of people, and I tried to keep it that way.”
The Lyrics of “Pitchin’ Fits”
[Verse]
Tell me, can you save me?
I think I’ve fallen sick
I have grown to be so angry
And I just can’t call it quits
Tell me I’m not crazy
And we all feel like this
I’ve been so damn down here lately
Tell me I’m just pitchin’ fits
[Chorus]
‘Cause it’s a long and hurtful phase
And I don’t know if I belong here at all
But when I’m here with you
I don’t mind at all
I don’t mind at all
[Verse]
So tell me I’m still breathing
I’m gonna be okay
Tell me you’re still here
And you won’t ever go away
Tell me I’m not dying
Just need to get some rest
And tell me all this trying
Will pay off in the end
[Chorus]
‘Cause it’s a long and hurtful phase
And I don’t know if I belong here at all
But when I’m here with you
I don’t mind at all
I don’t mind at all
[Verse]
Tell me all these things
That I cannot tell myself
Tell me you don’t think
That I need to get some help
Tell me that you love me
Just tell me one more time
Tell me that I’m dreaming
Just open up my eyes
[Outro]
‘Cause it’s a long and hurtful phase
And I don’t know if I belong here at all
But when I’m here with you
I don’t mind at all
I don’t mind at all
Oh, when I’m here with you
I don’t mind at all
I don’t mind at all
Drayton Farley’s “Pitchin’ Fits” captivates audiences with its raw emotional depth and relatable lyrics. It’s a song that reminds us that in the midst of life’s struggles, having someone by our side can make all the difference. To learn more about Drayton Farley and explore his remarkable music, visit Ratingperson.