From a first single in 1979, the group successfully combined a pop rock and power pop (and sometimes, a blues rock) influenced backing with harmony side-vocals and Lewis' strident voice, and the band had numerous hit songs during the 1980s and early 1990s. These include "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" (both of which were featured in the film "Back to the Future"), "I Want a New Drug", "Doin' It All (For My Baby)", "Do You Believe in Love?" "Hip to Be Square", "Stuck With You", and "Jacob's Ladder". Huey Lewis shared three Grammy awards, an American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award along with several artists for his role singing the 1985 charity song "We Are the World" as well.
=Albums=
Huey Lewis & the News (1980)
Picture This (1982) [#13 U.S. Gold]
Sports (1983) [#1 U.S. 7x Platinum]
Back to the Future Soundtrack (1985) [Gold]
Fore! (1986) [#1 U.S. 3x Platinum]
Small World (1988) [#11 U.S. Platinum]
Hard at Play (1991) [#27 U.S. Gold]
The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Best of Huey Lewis and The News (1992)
Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) [#55 U.S.]
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the News (1996) [#185 U.S.]
Plan B (2001) [#165 U.S.]
Live at 25 (2005)
Greatest Hits & Videos (2006) [#70 U.S.]
www.hueylewisandthenews.com
Plan B
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
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Always together, you said we can't lose
Picture of a minister, bells and lace
And all of the relatives in one place
And then right in the middle of the party
You want to change your mind
Well it's time for me to wake up to reality
Plan be
I should have known better, a girl so fine
They tell me it happens all the time
Nothing but trouble tip to toe
And tons of attention everywhere you go
Well, you're the kind of girl that
Makes a little dog break a big chain
There's only one option that's left for me
Plan be
I guess it was too good to be true
All that devotion and attitude
But you found somebody you had missed
And that was the one thing that you can't resist
So you tell me that you love me
Then you kick me out in the street
Well, its time for me to face up to reality
Plan be
In Huey Lewis & The News's song "Plan B," the singer laments a failed relationship that was supposed to be forever. The song begins with the singer recalling what they believed was the initial agreement when they started their relationship, that they were always going to be together, and they would get married. The singer mentions the visual representation of their imagined wedding ceremony; a minister, bells, and relatives all together. However, the singer is shocked when their partner abruptly changes their minds during their party, indicating that they no longer wish to take their relationship to the next level. The singer then becomes realistic and decides it's time to move on, accepting that there is always a "Plan B" when things don't work out.
In the next verse, the singer's frustration towards their partner is evident, stating that they should have known better than to get involved with someone who is always in trouble and loves attention. The partner is described as a person who has a magnetic quality that attracts everyone's attention. The relationship has come to a point where there is only one option left, a backup plan or "Plan B." The singer believes that their partner was too good to be true, and after finding someone else, kicks the singer out onto the street.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasn't forever the word you used?
You promised that our love would last forever.
Always together, you said we can't lose
You assured me that we would never be apart.
Picture of a minister, bells and lace
We had a vision of a perfect wedding with all the traditional elements.
And all of the relatives in one place
Our families were coming together to celebrate our love.
And then right in the middle of the party
But suddenly, during our celebration,
You want to change your mind
you tell me that you have changed your feelings.
Well it's time for me to wake up to reality
I need to accept the truth and move on.
Plan be
I need to come up with an alternate plan for my life.
I should have known better, a girl so fine
I should have been aware of the risks of getting involved with such an attractive woman.
They tell me it happens all the time
I have heard that many other people have experienced similar situations.
Nothing but trouble tip to toe
You bring nothing but problems and complications into my life.
And tons of attention everywhere you go
You attract a lot of attention from other men wherever you go.
Well, you're the kind of girl that
You have the personality and appearance that
Makes a little dog break a big chain
Even the most loyal and obedient companion could not resist your charm.
There's only one option that's left for me
I have only one choice for what to do next.
Plan be
I need to come up with an alternate plan for my life.
I guess it was too good to be true
I realize now that our love was too perfect and unrealistic.
All that devotion and attitude
Your love and dedication to our relationship was all a facade.
But you found somebody you had missed
You realized that you had missed another person more than me.
And that was the one thing that you can't resist
You couldn't resist the temptation to pursue that person instead of me.
So you tell me that you love me
Despite this, you continue to tell me that you love me.
Then you kick me out in the street
But you still choose to break up with me and leave me with nothing.
Well, its time for me to face up to reality
I need to accept the truth and move on.
Plan be
I need to come up with an alternate plan for my life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUEY LEWIS, JOHN VICTOR COLLA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rurka zsengadeer
BB king on the start?..what a nice and relaxed album, great surprise from a band that saw their hight point in the 80´s...much better from other 80´s bands that should have retired long ago..congrats..
axllebeer
This album is so satisfying and underrated.
Jesse Caceres
We all have to have a plan B
sweettunes1000
Plan " What NOW? " .....