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
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Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
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Must have been a little bit crazy
I had heaven in my hands and didn't even know to do with it
Must have been seeing things
I can't believe the tears in my eyes
And now all I want to do is tell you what you mean to me
Never been one for crying
Never even thought about holding on till it happened to me, yes it happened to me
[Chorus:]
That's not me.
Don't look like me
Don't walk like me when you're out together
That's not me
Don't act the same way
Ain't got the same thing
He don't love you like I do
I must have been driving too hard
Doing ninety in a thirty-five zone
And now everything I do
Designed to get you back to me
You know, walking through stone
Breathing under water
Is easier than trying to shake a memory
Never been one for crying
Don't waste time on jealousy
Never even thought about holding on till it happened to me, yes it happened to me
[Chorus]
In Huey Lewis and The News's song "That's Not Me," the singer reflects on a lost love and the mistakes he made in letting her go. He admits that he must have been out of his mind to let someone so special slip through his fingers. He had heaven in his hands but was blinded by his own foolishness and didn't know what to do with it. Now, with tears in his eyes, all he wants to do is tell her how much she means to him.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "That's not me" as the singer compares himself to the man who is now with his former love. He asserts that this other man doesn't look like him, walk like him, act the same way, or love her like he does. The singer is consumed with jealousy as he attempts to win back what he has lost. He knows he must have been driving too hard in the past, doing reckless things that ultimately led to the end of their relationship. But now, he is willing to do whatever it takes to get her back, even if it means walking through stone or breathing underwater.
Overall, "That's Not Me" is a haunting yet hopeful reflection on lost love and the lengths we will go to reclaim what we have lost. It is a reminder that sometimes, we don't realize the value of what we have until it's gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Must have been out of my mind
I made a mistake, wasn't thinking clearly at that time.
Must have been a little bit crazy
I was not in my right state of mind when I did it.
I had heaven in my hands and didn't even know to do with it
I had a wonderful opportunity, but didn't appreciate it or make the most of it.
Must have been seeing things
I must have been mistaken or misunderstood something.
I can't believe the tears in my eyes
I am surprised that I am feeling emotional and crying.
And now all I want to do is tell you what you mean to me
I regret not valuing you enough earlier and now I want to express my feelings.
Never been one for crying
I am not the type to cry easily.
Don't waste time on jealousy
I don't believe in feeling resentful or envious of others.
Never even thought about holding on till it happened to me, yes it happened to me
I never realized how important or valuable something was until I lost it myself.
That's not me.
That's not who or how I am.
Don't look like me
We are not the same anymore.
Don't walk like me when you're out together
Don't act like you are happy with someone else.
Don't act the same way
I know you are pretending to be okay without me, but it's not true.
Ain't got the same thing
He can't give you what I can.
He don't love you like I do
I am sure that my love for you is much stronger than his.
I must have been driving too hard
I was too persistent or forceful in trying to make things work.
Doing ninety in a thirty-five zone
I was pushing things too quickly and not being patient enough.
And now everything I do
All my actions and efforts are focused on winning you back.
Designed to get you back to me
Everything I am doing is to make you realize how important we are to each other.
You know, walking through stone
It is easier for me to do something impossible than to forget you.
Breathing under water
It is easier for me to do something impossible than to forget you.
Is easier than trying to shake a memory
It is very hard for me to forget our memories together and move on.
[Chorus]
The refrain of the song which talks about how different the new guy is from the singer.
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@RedstoneRecords
Song so catchy most people don't listen to the lyrics
@christosstamato527
True. This is actually a rather sad song, despite the Beach Boys-like doo wop harmonies and the melodic guitar by Chris Hayes.
Hell, Hayes' solo can make a grown dude cry and Huey knocked it out of the park! Probably his greatest (and one of the most emotive) vocal performance to date!
On a side note, I do agree Mr Bateman. And no, their masterpiece most likely wasn't 'Hip To Be Square'!
@BruceBowman42
@Chris Stamato One of the best leads ever.
@king_reynolds1879
Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor.
@matmac888
@Jay Bird Hey Paul !!!!
@lordcarty
@Jay Bird 😆😆
@bleep77
There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them
@FeCr3
Ohhh yes..... : .(
@shantiharris7005
So true!
@davidwright4495
I said the same thing in. This one and a few others from the 80's.