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.
The Trouble with Loving Today
Asleep at the Wheel Lyrics
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I wonder if she knows why I′m drinkin'
We wonder a lot but we never say
What we are wonderin', worryin′ over
I guess that′s the trouble with lovin' today
I feel that she don′t really know me
We feel a lot but we never say
What we are feelin′, feelin' inside
I guess that′s the trouble with lovin' today
I tell my pillow that I'll live without you
I tell my glass, I like it this way
We tell our hearts we′re not really missin′
What we are wantin', needin′ so badly
I guess that's the trouble with lovin′ today
We tell our hearts we're not really missin′
What we are wonderin', worryin' over
What we are wantin′, needin′ so badly
I guess that's the trouble with lovin′ today
What we are feelin', feelin′ inside
I guess that's the trouble with lovin′ today
The lyrics of Asleep At The Wheel's song "The Trouble with Loving Today" reflect on the difficulties of communication and vulnerability in modern day romantic relationships. The song portrays two individuals who wonder if their significant other truly understands them or if they are being ignored. They feel a lot of emotions but do not express them, leading to a sense of insecurity and confusion in their relationship. The lyrics also suggest that society places a stigma on openly admitting and expressing our feelings, causing many people to hide their true emotions.
The repetition of the phrase "we wonder a lot but we never say" emphasizes the importance of communication in relationships. Without open and honest communication, misunderstandings and insecurities can arise. The line "we tell our hearts we're not really missing what we are wanting, needing so badly" suggests that individuals may try to suppress their emotions in an attempt to protect themselves from vulnerability.
Overall, "The Trouble With Loving Today" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of modern day relationships and the importance of communication and vulnerability. It encourages listeners to confront their own insecurities and to be open and honest with their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder if he knows what I′m thinkin'
We constantly wonder if the other person is aware of our thoughts
I wonder if she knows why I′m drinkin'
We are constantly wondering if the other person knows the reason behind our actions
We wonder a lot but we never say
What we are wonderin', worryin′ over
I guess that′s the trouble with lovin' today
We often keep our thoughts and worries to ourselves, leading to problems in modern relationships
I feel that she don′t really know me
Oh, and I feel that he's ignoring me
We feel that our partners don't truly understand us and may be ignoring our needs
We feel a lot but we never say
What we are feelin′, feelin' inside
I guess that′s the trouble with lovin' today
We often keep our feelings bottled up, leading to issues in modern relationships
I tell my pillow that I'll live without you
I tell my glass, I like it this way
We try to convince ourselves that we don't need our partners by using comforting items as a crutch
We tell our hearts we’re not really missin′
What we are wantin', needin′ so badly
I guess that's the trouble with lovin′ today
We try to deceive ourselves by denying our true feelings and desires, which ultimately causes issues in modern relationships
What we are feelin', feelin′ inside
I guess that's the trouble with lovin′ today
Our inability to express our true feelings and emotions is the main issue with modern relationships
Writer(s): K.b. Farrell
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