Fastball consists of Miles Zuniga (lead guitar and vocals), Tony Scalzo (bass and vocals), and Joey Shuffield (drums). They released one breakout hit single, "The Way", in 1998. Other songs receiving significant radio airplay included "Out Of My Head", "You're An Ocean", and "Fire Escape". "The Way" ended up peaking at number-one on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, bringing the group into a mainstream audience.
The group's fifth full length album, Little White Lies, was released in Spring 2009. Their most current album as of spring 2013, it is distributed by MRI/RED Distribution. The group continues to tour to a loyal cult following.
Sooner or Later
Fastball Lyrics
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Huh
I'm gonna get under your skin
Sooner or later
I'll find the key that lets me in
Sooner or later
Yeah, 'cause you just can't keep me down
Yeah, 'cause you just can't keep me down
Sooner or later
You gonna let me treat you right
Sooner or later
Yeah, 'cause you just can't keep me down
Oh, if you'd only give me
Time is really all that I need
to push it throughto make you see
I'll make you see
I'm gonna take my time alright
Sooner or later
You gonna let me treat you right
Sooner or later
Yeah, 'cause you just can't keep me down
Oh, if you'd only give me time
'Cause time is really all that
I'll need to push it through to make you see
I'll make you see
Sooner or later
Sooner or later
Sooner or laterSooner or later
The song "Sooner or Later" by Fastball is about a person who is determined to get under someone's skin and win them over. The lyrics suggest that the singer is confident and persistent, and believes that with time and effort, they'll be able to make their love interest see things their way. The repeated phrase "sooner or later" emphasizes this belief, and the line "I'm gonna take my time alright" suggests that the singer is willing to be patient and work hard to win over their crush.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of defiance and rebellion, as the singer asserts that their love interest "just can't keep [them] down." The song's overall message is one of determination and perseverance in the face of obstacles, and the lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to win over the person they desire.
Overall, "Sooner or Later" is a catchy and upbeat song with lyrics that convey a sense of confidence, determination, and persistence. The repeated phrase "sooner or later" emphasizes the singer's belief that they will eventually win over their love interest, and the lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to work hard and be patient to achieve their goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah
Expressing confidence in the following lyrics
Huh
An interjection used for emphasis
I'm gonna get under your skin
I will make a lasting impression on you
Sooner or later
At some point in time
I'll find the key that lets me in
I will discover what makes you tick
Yeah, 'cause you just can't keep me down
I am determined and resilient
I'm gonna take my time alright
I am patient and willing to wait
You gonna let me treat you right
You will eventually allow me to treat you well
Oh, if you'd only give me
If you just allow me
Time is really all that I need to push it through to make you see
I just need time to convince you to see my perspective
I'll make you see
I will persuade you to understand
Sooner or later
At some point in time
Sooner or later
At some point in time
Sooner or later
At some point in time
Sooner or later
At some point in time
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALFREDO ZUNIGA
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