In the 1980s, Setzer fronted the popular rockabilly band, Stray Cats. Stray Cats caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, Rock This Town (#9) and Stray Cat Strut (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant N Rave, which included the two successful singles (She's) Sexy + 17 (#5), and I Won't Stand In Your Way (#35).
In the 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, Jump, Jive, and Wail around the same time songs like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies Zoot Suit Riot had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
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Glad All Over
Brian Setzer Lyrics
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This must be love
One little kiss from you
And I feel glad all over
Oh baby I don't Gilly
It's silly
But I'm glad all over
'Cause I feel so good
When you cuddle me like you do
And I feel glad all over
Oh mercy, I'm a rock-gone pappy
And I'm happy
And I'm glad all over
Your touch goes through me
Like an electric wire
Never thought of make love
It don't take much luck
To see what I've got
But it shows, yes it shows
Come on honey bunny
Give me one more time
Every time you do
Well I feel glad all over
Oh baby, I don't Gilly
It's silly
But I'm glad all over
Tried to tell you how I'm cooking inside
When we're cheek to cheek
My temperature's low
Fever is high
I can't speak
I'm too weak
Well come on honey bunny
Give me one more time
Every time you do
Well I feel glad all over
Oh baby, I don't Gilly
It's silly
But I'm glad all over
Hot dog Gilly
It's silly
But I'm glad all over
Well hot dog Gilly
It's silly
But I'm glad all over
The lyrics to Brian Setzer's song Glad All Over can be interpreted as a love song. The singer expresses his feelings for his romantic partner, stating that he feels glad all over just from one little kiss. He describes how her touch goes through him like an electric wire, and when they are cheek to cheek, his temperature rises and he feels weak. The singer is almost giddy and silly with joy when he is around her, and he can't get enough of her.
The use of words such as "hot dog" and "Gilly" can be interpreted as playful and exuberant, adding to the upbeat and joyful tone of the song. The repetition of "I'm glad all over" throughout the song reinforces the overall feeling of happiness and enthusiasm. Overall, the lyrics seem to express the simple, yet powerful feeling of being in love and how it can make a person feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no doubt about it
It's absolutely certain
This must be love
I'm convinced that this is true love
One little kiss from you
Your kiss has a great impact on me
And I feel glad all over
I feel complete happiness and joy
Oh baby I don't Gilly
I don't understand why, but
It's silly
It seems ridiculous
But I'm glad all over
But it makes me so happy
Yeah the goose pimples baby
I get chills when
'Cause I feel so good
I feel really good
When you cuddle me like you do
When you hold me close
Oh mercy, I'm a rock-gone pappy
I'm so happy, I'm like a rock star
And I'm happy
I'm filled with joy
And I'm glad all over
I feel complete happiness and joy
Your touch goes through me
Your touch has a profound effect on me
Like an electric wire
Like an electric current
Never thought of make love
I never considered making love
It don't take much luck
It doesn't take much to realize
To see what I've got
What I have with you
But it shows, yes it shows
And it's obvious to everyone
Come on honey bunny
My term of endearment for you
Give me one more time
Kiss me one more time
Every time you do
Each time you kiss me
Tried to tell you how I'm cooking inside
I tried to express how I'm feeling internally
When we're cheek to cheek
When we're close together
My temperature's low
I'm calm
Fever is high
My passion for you is strong
I can't speak
I'm speechless
I'm too weak
I'm overpowered by my feelings for you
Hot dog Gilly
An exclamation of excitement
It's silly
It seems ridiculous
But I'm glad all over
But it makes me so happy
Well hot dog Gilly
An exclamation of excitement
It's silly
It seems ridiculous
But I'm glad all over
But it makes me so happy
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON SCHROEDER, AARON H. SCHROEDER, ROY C. BENNETT, SID TEPPER
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