Brent Mason was born on July 13, 1959, in Van Wert, Ohio. At five years old, he taught himself to play guitar by ear. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee after graduating from high school, in order to pursue a career in country music. Eventually, he was discovered by country guitarist Chet Atkins, who invited him to play on his Stay Tuned album. From there, Mason went on to play on several other artists' albums, including those of George Strait, Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, David Gates, and Neil Diamond. Mason also co-wrote singles for Clinton Gregory ("Play, Ruby, Play") and McBride & the Ride ("Hurry Sundown"). Having worked with most of the biggest names in the music industry in the past 25 years, his extensive credits are too long to mention, and can be viewed by checking his credits at allmusic.com. He is widely reported to be one of the most recorded guitarists in history.
Mason signed to Mercury Records in 1997, releasing an instrumental album entitled Hot Wired that year. This was his only major-label album. He made a decision to break his contract with Mercury records soon after to remain in Nashville and work in the recording studio as an A-List session guitarist rather than spend most of his time on the road touring and away from his familly. He and his brother Randy released a second album, entitled Smokin' Section, in 2006.
Since I Fell For You
Brent Mason Lyrics
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And never get love
You'd better let love depart
I know it's so, and yet I know
I can't get you out of my heart
You made me leave my happy home
You took my love and now you're gone
Love brings such misery and pain
I guess I'll never be the same
Since I fell for you
Well, it's too bad
And it's too sad
But I'm in love with you
You love me, then you snub me
But what can I do?
I'm so in love with you
I guess I'll never see the light
I get the blues most every night
Since I fell for you
Since I fell for you
Brent Mason's "Since I Fell For You" tells the story of someone who has fallen in love but it hasn't been reciprocated. The first verse describes the pain of giving love without receiving it back and the realization that the person must let go of the love they have for the other. However, despite this knowledge, the second half of the verse reveals that the person cannot help but still love the other person. The second verse describes how being in love has caused the singer to leave their "happy home" and how the other person has left, taking the singer's love with them. The chorus speaks to the misery and pain that love can cause, and how the singer will never be the same since they fell in love.
In the bridge, the singer speaks directly to the other person, acknowledging that it's "too bad" and "too sad" that they are in love but the other person has snubbed them. Despite this, the singer cannot help but be in love with the other person. The final verse speaks to the overwhelming feeling of despair and loneliness that has come with falling in love and not having it returned. The singer acknowledges that they will never be the same since they fell for the other person.
Overall, "Since I Fell For You" is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain and misery of unrequited love. The lyrics beautifully capture the feelings of someone who has given their all to someone else, only to be left alone and broken-hearted.
Line by Line Meaning
When you just give love
When you offer affection with nothing in return
And never get love
And never receive the same amount of affection back
You'd better let love depart
It's best to end the relationship if it's one-sided
I know it's so, and yet I know
I understand this, but I still feel attached to you
I can't get you out of my heart
Despite the unevenness in our love, I can't stop loving you
You made me leave my happy home
You caused me to abandon my comfortable life
You took my love and now you're gone
You accepted my love and then left me
Love brings such misery and pain
Being in love can lead to a great deal of suffering
I guess I'll never be the same
My experience with you has changed me forever
Well, it's too bad
Unfortunately
And it's too sad
It's a sorrowful situation
But I'm in love with you
Regardless of the pain, I still have feelings for you
You love me, then you snub me
You show me affection, then reject me
But what can I do?
I'm powerless to change my feelings for you
I'm so in love with you
I can't help the depth of my emotions for you
I guess I'll never see the light
I doubt that my situation will improve in the future
I get the blues most every night
I'm consistently sad
Since I fell for you
All of these emotions have been present since I first fell in love with you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUDDY JOHNSON WOODROW
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18echosf
Though Brent has incredible country licks, his playing on slower tunes such as this just knock me out! The phrasing, choice of chords, knockout runs, and wonderful vocals simply put him in a category wished for by many players. The only other player I can think of that has this entire package is Jack Pearson. This is wonderful video!
Marc LeBlanc
I will go on record to say that there's no guitar player more versatile than Brent Mason! No matter what type of music. Incredible!
Joao Brandao
Efing amazing!
Kenny Carlile
George Benson would be proud, Brent. :)
snowcatoperator
Talk about a loaded stage! Mason, Franklin, Rhodes,,, is that Eddie Bayers?
Pj Donohoe
Auto focus Brian f@#k
richard V.
Peter Donohoe 🤣🤣