Long Shot
Baillie & the Boys Lyrics
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Call you on the phone
Gonna send you flowers, sing you a song
I'm gonna get to you . . . just you wait and see
And even if you won't say yes right now
I'll bide my time 'cause some day, some how
I'm gonna get to you . . . the way you get to me
You can call me crazy I don't care
[CHORUS]
A long shot at love Is better than no shot
Right now, that's all I've got to get to you
So I gotta believe
A long shot at love Is better than no shot
My heart won't let me stop 'till I get to you
The way you get to me
Gonna throw a little salt
Gonna knock on wood
Gonna say a little prayer that my luck runs good
I'm gonna get to you . . . I hope I get to stay
And even if you break my heart in two
I'm going for broke that's all I can do
I'm gonna get to you . . . before you get away
You can call crazy I don't mind
The odds are bad but I've got time
[REPEAT CHORUS TWICE]
A long shot at love Is better than no shot
The lyrics of Baillie & the Boys' song Long Shot explore the theme of pursuing love despite the odds being stacked against the main character. The first verse includes actions that the singer is taking in order to reach their love interest; they'll write a letter, call, send flowers, and sing a song. The chorus emphasizes the idea that even though it seems like a long shot to get the person they want, it's still better than not trying at all. The singer is shown to be optimistic and hopeful about their chances, indicating that they are not giving up on love and will take any chance they get.
The second verse is about things the main character is doing to improve their luck, such as throwing salt and knocking on wood. They also mention saying a prayer for good luck. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to go to any lengths to make sure they have the best shot at getting together with their crush. The bridge depicts the singer's determination to keep trying, even if they get their heart broken along the way.
Overall, Long Shot is a song about not giving up on love, even when the odds seem low. It's about taking chances and going for what you want, knowing that it may not work out, but still trying anyway. The lyrics encourage listeners to take risks and not let fear hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna write you a letter
I'll express my love through writing.
Call you on the phone
I'll express my love through talking on the phone.
Gonna send you flowers, sing you a song
I'll express my love through sending beautiful gifts and music.
I'm gonna get to you . . . just you wait and see
I'll work hard to get to you regardless of the challenges I face.
And even if you won't say yes right now
Even if you don't accept my love now, I'll keep trying.
I'll bide my time 'cause some day, some how
I'll wait patiently and eventually find a way to express my love.
I'm gonna get to you . . . the way you get to me
I'll find a way to show love as you have expressed it for me.
You can call me crazy I don't care
Even if people think I am crazy, I will not stop my pursuit of love.
The odds are bad but the chance is there
There may be slim chances, but I still have hope and will give it my all.
A long shot at love Is better than no shot
Trying, even if the odds are low, is better than not trying at all.
Right now, that's all I've got to get to you
I'll do whatever it takes to show my love, even if it seems like a long shot.
So I gotta believe
I need to have faith in my ability to express my love.
My heart won't let me stop 'till I get to you
I won't give up on my love until I find a way to express it.
Gonna throw a little salt
I'll use a little bit of good luck to try to make things work.
Gonna knock on wood
I'll do everything I can to avoid bad luck and hope for the best.
Gonna say a little prayer that my luck runs good
I'll personally appeal to a higher power for a favor in love.
I'm gonna get to you . . . I hope I get to stay
I'll try my best to get to you and hope to stay there.
And even if you break my heart in two
Even if my love is not fully reciprocated, I will not stop pursuing love.
I'm going for broke that's all I can do
I'm giving it my all, putting everything on the line for love.
I'm gonna get to you . . . before you get away
I'll make every effort to express my love before it's too late.
You can call crazy I don't mind
I won't let others' opinions of my pursuit of love affect me.
The odds are bad but I've got time
I'll keep trying even if the chances of success are low, because time is on my side.
A long shot at love Is better than no shot
Reinforcing the idea that trying in love is always better than giving up without trying.
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Walls
I love Kathie Baillie's voice. Reminds me of Crystal Gayle. Excellent song by one of the greatest 80's country bands.
Kim4300
Loved this group. Wish they were still on the radio !! Lots of memories.
William Rolls
Hello Kim
rosebuddy47
This is a great duet. The girl has a beautiful voice!!! No such music today. Country is crap today and not really country. I listen to the old songs--no comparison to today's.
William Rolls
Hello Rose
sarahstacy81
I absolutely love '80's country. Back when it truly was country in every sense of the world. Country music today pales in comparison. Not in even close. I remember this band. Great stuff.
blayke pegues
sarahstacy81 I agree I like country music between 85 and 05. Tom petty said it best, 'today's country music is bad rock with a fiddle.' Its sad to see what's happened.
Robert Dubisar
Amen, halleluyah, and you are so right. My sentiments eggzakly.
Christine T
This is one of my favorite country music songs from late ‘88 - early ‘89. I first heard it on a Phoenix country music radio station after moving from Chicago. I fell in love with the song instantly! I used to dance around the living room with my baby on my hip to this song. Still loving this song in 2023 and the sweet memories it evokes. ❤
baillieandtheboys
This is such a sweet, thank you so much for writing this. This is the reason why we make music to bring joy to people like you. We love you thank you. Kathie and Michael.