While Cray was among artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and George Thorogood who got wider radio airplay and regular MTV video exposure during the late 1980s, he started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Originally, Robert Cray wanted to become an architect, but at about the same time he was going to study design in architecture he formed a local band "Steakface", described as "the best band from Lakewood you never heard of". Cray on guitar and vocals contributed greatly to Steakface's set list of songs by Jimi Hendrix, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, the Grease Band, Blodwyn Pig, Jethro Tull, Forever More, Spirit, and The Faces.
By the time he was twenty, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert, and decided to form his own band. His band started playing college towns on the west coast. After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury Records in 1982. His third release, Strong Persuader, received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single "Smokin' Gun" gave him wider appeal and name recognition.
By then Cray was an opening act for such major stars as Eric Clapton (who remains a friend to this day), and sold out larger venues as a solo artist. Cray has generally played Fender guitars (Telecasters and Stratocasters) and there are two signature Robert Cray Stratocasters models available from Fender.
Cray continues to record and tour.
She's Into Something
Robert Cray Lyrics
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Snappin' of a finger make a dog wag it's tail
A whistle from her voice make a train jump it's rail
Take her to the racetrack
Show her face
A horse in years will come in first place!
She's into something
She's into something
You should be into something too!
Well you laughed at her about a week ago
Now she's met a man with a whole lot of dough and oh yeah he's rich!
I seen the money!
And all she had to was to call the man "Honey"
She's into something
She's into something
She's into something
You should be into something too!
She rides around town
On her wheel
Oh yeah you might say she got herself a stone-cold deal
One thing the girl
She don't have to do
Is worry 'bout no money when the payment's due!
She's into something
She's into something
She's into something man you should be into something too!
The lyrics of Robert Cray's song "She's into Something" are an ode to a woman who knows how to make things happen. She's the kind of girl who can snap her fingers and make a dog wag its tail, and whistle a tune that makes a train jump its rail. The singer takes her to the racetrack, and even though the horse is old, it still comes in first place because of her presence. The song's title is repeated throughout the lyrics to emphasize that this woman is not idle, and the singer thinks that people, in general, should follow suit and have something they are passionate about.
In the second verse, the girl was previously laughed at because of her actions or persona. However, she has now met a rich and wealthy man who is besotted with her. All she had to do was call him "honey." The lyrics suggest that this woman has a personality that attracts both animals and affluent men. The woman is described as riding around town on her wheel, which might allude to her having a bicycle or a motorcycle, and the song implies that she has a lot of money and doesn't need to worry about things like bill payments.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the woman is powerful and that the singer admires her for it. The song seems to be encouraging listeners to be like her and have something in life that they are passionate about, be it art, music, sports, or business. The lyrics also suggest that having a powerful personality will attract good things in life, such as love or wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Snappin' of a finger make a dog wag it's tail
She has a commanding presence that can make people or even animals act accordingly
A whistle from her voice make a train jump it's rail
Her voice has a commanding effect that can even make great big things like trains stop in their tracks
Take her to the racetrack
She enjoys betting and gambling on horse racing
Show her face
She has a reputation for being lucky and likes to be seen at the track
A horse in years will come in first place!
Her luck and exuberance are so infectious that it rubs off on even horses, making them win races
She's into something
She's got a lot going on in her life
You should be into something too!
You should also find something that excites and motivates you
Well you laughed at her about a week ago
You were once dismissive of her or her interests, but things have changed now
Now she's met a man with a whole lot of dough and oh yeah he's rich!
She's found a partner who is wealthy and financially stable
I seen the money!
It's clear that her new man has plenty of money to spend
And all she had to was to call the man "Honey"
She didn't have to work too hard to impress or win over her wealthy partner
She rides around town
She enjoys cruising around in style
On her wheel
She has a nice car or motorcycle to ride around in
Oh yeah you might say she got herself a stone-cold deal
She's got a great life and things seem to be going her way
One thing the girl
Despite her newfound wealth, there's one thing she doesn't have to worry about
She don't have to do
She doesn't have to work hard or struggle to make ends meet
Is worry 'bout no money when the payment's due!
Her financial situation is secure, so she doesn't have to stress about bills or payments that are due
She's into something man you should be into something too!
She's got a lot of exciting things going on in her life, and you should find your own passions too
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CARL WRIGHT
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@alvinbanteah6743
I love this bunch all stars I wake in the morning and play harmonica!
@johnrowland3105
Love this track. Much underrated is Mr.Cray
@nicholasgordon5013
Unique blues player...one of the best that ever was.....
@MrDjuros
bravo majstoreeee!!!!!!!!!!
@davidmartin7081
Amazing! Roberts voice is just WOW! Then the Iceman blasts the place with a blizzard of icy notes!
Man , I wish I'd gotten to meet Albert. He was quite a guy I hear.!
@tellthetruthg
Big question is ever known A woman like that
@kennygilbert5240
A woman like that would be outta my league, think I'll just go to the local brothel and get half an hours worth in 3seconds hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha