Jamie Richards has spent decades building a reputation as one of Texas country music’s most dependable storytellers, and his new single, “My Goings, What’s Coming,” is a reminder that some artists only get better at telling the truth with age. Drawn from his forthcoming album Blue Rock Sessions, the song finds Richards leaning into the qualities that have made him a regional favorite: plainspoken lyrics, emotional honesty, and a deep understanding of the restless souls who never quite seem able to stay in one place for long.
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At first glance, “My Goings, What’s Coming” feels like a song about leaving. But beneath that surface lies something more complicated. This isn’t the story of a carefree drifter celebrating the open road. Instead, Richards sings from the perspective of someone who recognizes both the gift and burden of his own nature. The opening lines, “You can’t say you ain’t been told / I’m impossible to hold,” immediately establish a free spirit who knows exactly who he is and understands the disappointment that truth can bring to others.
The song’s central hook is both memorable and revealing. “My goings what’s coming, I can’t stop my running,” Richards sings, capturing the contradiction at the heart of the character. He may find comfort, companionship, and even love, but permanence remains just beyond reach. The line “I’m staying here, but I’m not here to stay” is classic country songwriting—simple, direct, and devastatingly effective.
What makes the song particularly compelling is the absence of excuses. Richards doesn’t portray the narrator as a rebel or romantic outlaw. There’s a quiet sadness running through the lyrics. When he sings, “Right now with you, I feel at home, that lets me know I stay too long,” the realization lands with a sting. Home is exactly what he wants, yet it’s also what sends him moving again.
That emotional complexity has long been one of Richards’ strengths. Raised on an Oklahoma dairy farm before cutting his teeth in honky-tonks, Nashville songwriting rooms, and eventually the Texas country circuit, he has built a career on songs that feel lived-in rather than manufactured. His authenticity is audible in every line of this performance. His vocal delivery carries the weight of experience, sounding less like an actor playing a role and more like a man reflecting on roads already traveled.
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Musically, the track embraces the traditional country sensibilities Richards has championed throughout his career. The arrangement supports the lyrics without overwhelming them, allowing the story and melody to remain front and center. It’s the kind of song that trusts the listener to lean in rather than dazzling them with unnecessary production tricks.
“My Goings, What’s Coming” succeeds because it understands a universal truth: sometimes the hardest thing to live with is yourself. Jamie Richards captures that reality with grace, humility, and hard-earned wisdom. In an era often dominated by trend-chasing, this song stands as a testament to the enduring power of honest country music and the craftsmanship of an artist who still knows exactly how to tell a story worth hearing.
Gwen Waggoner