In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
Goin
Asleep at the Wheel Lyrics
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Can't stand your evil ways
Goin' home tomorrow
Can't stand your evil ways
When you're around me
I'm full of misery all day
I can't go on this way
I can't go on
I can't go on this way
You don't want my loving
So I'm going away to stay
Don't try to find me
Don't ever call me on the phone
Don't try to find me
Don't ever call me on the phone
I'm better off without you
So won't you leave poor me alone
The lyrics to Asleep at the Wheel's "Goin" reflect a sense of desperation and conveys the emotions of a person who has had enough of their partner's mistreatment. The song expresses the idea of leaving an abusive relationship because it has become unbearable. The lyrics, "Goin' home tomorrow, can't stand your evil ways," exemplify this idea by demonstrating that the singer has reached his breaking point.
The second verse, "when you're around me, I'm full of misery all day," communicates how the singer's partner affects their mood and, consequently, their whole life. They feel like they cannot go on this way any longer and chooses to leave, as shown in the chorus, "I can't go on, I can't go on this way. You don't want my loving so I'm going away to stay."
In the final verse, the message of leaving the past behind and moving forward is emphasized. The lyrics "don't try to find me, don't ever call me on the phone" indicate that the singers past relationship is over, and he or she does not want to look back. The repeated phrase "I'm better off without you" signifies that the singer has recognized that leaving is the best decision to make.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' home tomorrow
I am leaving tomorrow.
Can't stand your evil ways
I can't tolerate your wickedness.
Goin' home tomorrow
Again, I am leaving tomorrow.
Can't stand your evil ways
Once more, I can't tolerate your wickedness.
When you're around me
When you are with me, then,
I'm full of misery all day
I feel unhappy throughout the day.
I can't go on
I can't continue with this.
I can't go on this way
I can't carry on like this.
You don't want my loving
You don't want my love.
So I'm going away to stay
Hence I am leaving and won't come back.
Don't try to find me
Please don't attempt to search for me.
Don't ever call me on the phone
And never contact me on the phone.
Don't try to find me
Again, please don't attempt to search for me.
Don't ever call me on the phone
Once more, please never contact me on the phone.
I'm better off without you
I am financially stable without you.
So won't you leave poor me alone
Hence leave me alone poor thing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, ALVIN E YOUNG
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