His first album, Marshall Crenshaw, was acclaimed as a pop masterpiece upon release, proving Crenshaw a first-rate songwriter, singer and guitarist. His second album, Field Day, sported a somewhat heavier sound which displeased some listeners, but Field Day is regarded by many critics as Crenshaw's best album, and one of the classic power pop statements, although Crenshaw's work, like Alex Chilton's, transcends the genre. "Some of the stuff I've done you could call power pop," he told an interviewer. "But the term does have sort of a dodgy connotation."
Although Marshall Crenshaw has never sold enormous numbers of records, he enjoys a reputation as one of the finest songwriters of the era, with roots in classic soul music, British Invasion songcraft, Burt Bacharach and Buddy Holly -- to whom Crenshaw was often compared in the early days of his career, and whom he portrayed in the 1987 film La Bamba. In 1989 he compiled a collection of Capitol Records country performers of the '50s and '60s called Hillbilly Music...Thank God, Vol. 1, which was extremely well-received. In 1993 he made an appearance in the cult TV show The Adventures of Pete and Pete, in the role of a guitar-playing meter reader. In 1994 he published a book, Hollywood Rock: A Guide to Rock 'n' Roll in the Movies. He continues to record, and in 1999 released the critically acclaimed #447.
Crenshaw has recently been playing guitar with the reunited members of the MC5.
There She Goes Again
Marshall Crenshaw Lyrics
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I see that girl go down the highway
And I think she's trying to catch my eye
Standing alone I see her drive on by
There she goes again with another guy
She was my girl not too long ago
How I lost her I'm not sure I know
But it makes no difference how I try
There she goes again with another guy
It's a sad situation
But I know just what I ought to do
I'm gonna find someone better
Go have fun little girl I can live without you
I'll be stronger when she's off my mind
I hope she finds what she's been tryin' to find
And as life goes on and time goes by
Will her heart ever be satisfied
There she goes again with another guy
The lyrics to Marshall Crenshaw's "There She Goes Again" describe a bittersweet realization and determination to move on from a past love. The singer watches as the girl he once dated drives by with another guy, prompting him to reflect on their past relationship and question how he lost her. Despite his efforts to move forward, he can't help but feel a twinge of sadness and longing when he sees her with someone else. The singer acknowledges the sadness of the situation but ultimately decides that he will find someone better and wishes the best for his former love, wondering if she will ever truly find happiness.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of regret and lost love, but also a resolve to move on and find happiness. The lyrics paint a picture of a summer day, with the singer watching the girl drive by from his window, lending a wistful and nostalgic quality to the song. The repeated phrase "there she goes again" emphasizes the cyclical nature of relationships and the idea that sometimes things just aren't meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
From my window nearly everyday
I have a view from my window that allows me to see the highway every day.
I see that girl go down the highway
I notice a girl driving down the highway.
And I think she's trying to catch my eye
I believe she is intentionally trying to get my attention.
Standing alone I see her drive on by
I am by myself and watch as she drives past me.
There she goes again with another guy
She is driving with a different man this time.
She was my girl not too long ago
She used to be my significant other recently.
How I lost her I'm not sure I know
I am uncertain as to how I ended up losing her.
But it makes no difference how I try
My attempts to change the outcome don't matter.
I get that feeling when she drives on by
I feel something when she passes me in her car.
There she goes again with another guy
She's driving with a different man again.
It's a sad situation
The situation is not a happy one.
But I know just what I ought to do
I am aware of what I should do.
I'm gonna find someone better
I am going to look for someone who suits me better.
Go have fun little girl I can live without you
I want her to go and enjoy herself because I have the ability to live without her.
I'll be stronger when she's off my mind
I will be more resilient once I am free from thoughts of her.
I hope she finds what she's been tryin' to find
I wish for her to discover whatever she has been seeking.
And as life goes on and time goes by
As the passage of time moves forward in life,
Will her heart ever be satisfied
Will she ever find contentment in her heart?
There she goes again with another guy
Once again, she is driving with someone new.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARSHALL H CRENSHAW
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Vayabroder
Marshall is a musical genius. The whole package.
Scott
Absolutely played the grooves out of this album one of the best albums I've ever bought in my entire life. While people were listening to Journey Styx and Foreigner I was listening to Marshall Crenshaw Elvis Costello and John Hiatt
rallokkcaz
Loved this record as a kid because of my dad, happened to not only meet Marshall but hang out with him on many occasions growing up. Great guy, great songwriter. Wish this was on Spotify but thanks to the record label it's abandoned.
Gwyn Nielsen
I never realized just how many albums Marshall Crenshaw made until I just saw him in concert and decided to do the research. He really was quite prolific.
Vayabroder
Still is, thank God…😉
Jens Schrader
and not a bad song...
Michael Galietta
Over the years I have bought this album several times as the formats changed...masterful
Grace Morgan
most overlooked songwriter of the rock era. Field Day is a classic album i picked up i the bargain bin about 2 months after its release. My gain, the world's loss.
Oppothumbs M
Every time I listen to a Marshall Crenshaw album I get pissed off because (1) he is not ever going to be considered for the stupid Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and, more importantly, (2) why isn’t the man ever referred to as America’s Elvis Costello? Actually Costello went downhill after his first 6 records as he tried to be a crooner and sometimes a country crooner. Not sure what Marshall is doing today but say him live at the Tin Angel in Philly and he gave a great performance for a few of us.
Mark Howell
Hey. Find mirical science. Great album.
To start play theme from a flame thrower
A little hard to get.