Turn It On Turn It Up Turn Me Loose
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Well I'm back again for another night
Of trying to break free from the sadness I can't lay to rest
This old honky-tonk sure does feel like home
And the music and the laughter seem to soothe my loneliness
Chorus:
From the memory that's driving me lonely, crazy and blue
It helps me forget her so the louder the better
Hey mister, turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
Now if a tear should fall, if I should whisper her name
To some stranger I'm holdin' while we're dancin' to an old buck owens' song
I know she won't mind, she won't even know
'cause she'll be dancing with a memory crying teardrops of her own
Chorus:
So turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
From the memory that's driving me lonely, crazy and blue
It helps me forget her so the louder the better
Hey mister, turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
Chorus:
So turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
From the memory that's driving me lonely, crazy and blue
It helps me forget her so the louder the better
Hey mister, turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
Yeah mister, turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
"Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose" is a classic country song by Dwight Yoakam. The song talks about a familiar story of a man trying to break free from the memories of a past relationship. He seeks refuge in an old honky-tonk where the music and the laughter help him forget his loneliness. The chorus emphasizes the need to turn the music up louder so that he can forget his memories even more quickly.
The singer of this song is a man who's struggling to move on from the memories of his past love. He's trying to erase those memories by drinking and dancing with a stranger. He knows his ex won't mind him moving on, but he's afraid that he'll catch sight of her in the crowd or hear someone mention her name. The only escape he has is by turning the music up, so it drowns the memories and the pain. The song captures the essence of the classic honky-tonk lifestyle and the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm back again for another night
I'm here at the honky-tonk bar again for another night, trying to escape my sadness that I can't seem to let go of.
Of trying to break free from the sadness I can't lay to rest
I'm attempting to escape from the constant sadness and grief that I just can't seem to overcome.
This old honky-tonk sure does feel like home
This honky-tonk bar always feels like a comfortable and familiar place to be.
And the music and the laughter seem to soothe my loneliness
The joyous sounds of the music and laughter help alleviate my feelings of loneliness.
So turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
Play the music louder and let it take over me, helping me forget the painful memories that haunt me.
From the memory that's driving me lonely, crazy and blue
I'm trying to escape the memories that are causing my loneliness, insanity, and sadness.
It helps me forget her so the louder the better
The louder the music, the better it veils my memory of her and helps me forget.
Hey mister, turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
I'm pleading with the person in charge of the music to turn up the volume and let me lose myself in it.
Now if a tear should fall, if I should whisper her name
If I happen to cry, or even say her name in a whisper, to someone I'm dancing with, I know she won't mind.
To some stranger I'm holdin' while we're dancin' to an old buck owens' song
To a stranger I'm dancing with, while an old Buck Owens song is playing.
I know she won't mind, she won't even know
I'm confident that my lost love won't be bothered, or even aware if I end up mentioning her name or crying while dancing.
'cause she'll be dancing with a memory crying teardrops of her own
She'll be out there on the dance floor, dealing with her own pain and memories, potentially shedding her own tears.
Yeah mister, turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
I'm repeating my request for the music to be turned up and to let myself loose in it, drowning out my sorrow.
Contributed by Molly P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.