1) American rockabilly revivalist Robert Gordon (March 29, 1947 – October 18, 2022) grew up in Bethesda, M.D., a suburb of Washington D.C. Unlike many of his heroes, he had a relatively comfortable childhood. At a young age, after hearing Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel, he was inspired to choose R'n'R as his future career path, according to Wikipedia. In the mid-seventies Gordon was a part of the then-flourishing downtown NYC punk scene, fronting the CBGB regulars, Tuff Darts (who appear on an early CBGB live compilation album). After recording one album with the band ("All for the Love of Rock 'n' Roll) he parted ways with the band to work with such artists as Link Wray and Chris Spedding, both of whom share a love for early rock 'n' roll and rockabilly. Bruce Springsteen wrote the song, Fire, for Gordon and played piano on the studio version which also features the guitar-legend Link Wray.
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2) Robert Gordon is a Sheffield-based producer and co-founder of Warp Records. Most of his output is under pseudonyms (including "Track With No Name" as Forgemasters which was Warp's first release), but he has put out a handful of EPs and a full-length under his own name.
Someday Someway
Robert Gordon Lyrics
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I can't bear to hear you cry
If you can't tell me what you need
All I can do is wonder why
Someday, someway, aww
Someday, someway, yeah now
Someday, someway, maybe I'll understand you
After all you've done for me
All I really want to do
Is take the love you've brought my way
And give it all right back to you
Someday, someway, aww
Someday, someway, yeah yeah
Someday, someway, maybe I'll understand you
You've taken everything from me
I've taken everything from you
I'll love you for my whole life through
Now after all you've done for me
All I really want to do
Is take the love you've brought my way
And give it all right back to you
Someday, someway, aww
Someday, someway, yeah now
Someday, someway, maybe I'll understand you
Yeah, you've taken everything from me
I've taken everything from you
I'll love you for my whole life through
I can't stand to see you sad
I can't bear to hear you cry
If you can't tell me what you need
All I can do is wonder why
Someday, someway, aww
Someday, someway, yeah yeah
Someday, someway, maybe I'll understand you
Someday, someway, aww
Someday, someway, yeah yeah
Someday, someway, maybe I'll understand you
Someday, someway, ohh
Someday, someway, now now
Someday, someway, maybe I'll understand you
Someday, someway, woah woah
Someday, someway, yeah yeah
Robert Gordon's song "Someday Someway" is a classic '80s rock ballad that explores themes of love and uncertainty. The song opens with the singer expressing his discomfort at seeing his lover unhappy, and his inability to understand why she is feeling that way. He then goes on to say that he wants to repay her love by giving her all the love she has given to him, indicating that he may not have been attentive or affectionate enough. The chorus is repeated three times, with the singer expressing his hope that “maybe I’ll understand you” someday.
The repetitive nature of the song’s chorus highlights the singer’s uncertainty about his lover’s feelings and his inability to understand her. He is clearly grappling with his own shortcomings and insecurities, and the song’s slow, melancholic melody helps to convey the mood of introspection and sorrow.
Overall, “Someday Someway” is a poignant reflection on love and the complexities of human relationships. It is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time, and is beloved by fans of rock and roll music across the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand to see you sad
It hurts me to see you upset and unhappy
I can't bear to hear you cry
It's too painful for me to listen to you cry
If you can't tell me what you need
If you can't communicate your needs to me
All I can do is wonder why
All I can do is question what's causing your pain
Someday, someway, aww
One day, somehow, hopefully
Someday, someway, yeah now
One day, in some way, yes
Someday, someway, maybe I'll understand you
One day, somehow, I might be able to comprehend you
After all you've done for me
Considering everything you've done for me
All I really want to do
What I desire most is to
Is take the love you've brought my way
Is to accept and return the love you've given me
And give it all right back to you
I want to give you all the love you deserve
You've taken everything from me
You've given me everything and provided for me
I've taken everything from you
I've accepted all you've given me
I'll love you for my whole life through
I will continue to love you for the rest of my life
Contributed by Landon W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gymnastix
Is Mr. Gordon having health issues? I am asking because of your fairly recent comments.
I also see (from online research) Mr. Gordon is actually nearing his seventh decade. My how time flips, flops and flies!
I have seen Robert Gordon perform live exactly twice--once in the very early 1990s at a now-defunct club called Nightstage in Cambridge, MA, and again actually on June 17, 1994, the very evening of a certain infamous police chase (in California) of a suspect in a white Ford Bronco. I had never seen so many people watching the television screens at a bar as I did that evening, not even for a sporting event. But, fortunately, Mr. Gordon's set that evening took most persons in the bar away from the TV screens long enough to become immersed in his more enjoyable performance. Both times I saw (and heard) Mr. Gordon live I was tremendously impressed by his energy and the authenticity (to rockabilly) of his shows.
I also briefly chatted with Mr. Gordon that evening of 06-17-1994, just as he was arriving at the also-now-defunct roots music club known as Johnny D's (in Somerville, MA). The one thing I remember most was Mr. Gordon referred to some guy as a "cat," which conveyed to me he had really absorbed that rockabilly lingo as part of his everyday vocabulary. Either that or he affected that lingo whenever he appeared in public. In any case, he was convincing.
You also stated your "friend penned the song." So I gather your friend is Marshall Crenshaw.
By the way, my former band appeared, along with a track by Chris Spedding, on the European version of a Buddy Holly tribute CD. I gather Mr. Crenshaw must also be a fan of Holly's music, since he portrayed Holly in the Richie Valens biopic "La Bamba," as well was in the reunion band in the film "Peggy Sue Got Married" starring Kathleen Turner and Nicholas Cage. That latter film was also the last film role of that great character actor Leon Ames, perhaps best remembered now for his role as neighbor "Colonel Gordon Kirkwood" in the TV sitcom "Mister ED." Ames replaced Larry Keating (who had played "Wilbur Post's" acerbic neighbor "Roger Addison"), when Keating died suddenly after the start of the series' fourth season.
Anyway, my best wishes to Mr. Gordon.
@shirleypena4133
RIP to Rockabilly's most eloquent gift to Rock & Roll, the one and only Robert Gordon. May Divine Winds gently guide you on your journey, Robert.🙏
@jknuttel
RIP, Robert. Thanks for keeping rockabilly going.
@NevadaBoss
GOD DAMN this f'ing year. Saw him live in '14 and he looked different but was still sounding great. RIP RG. We'll see you again down the road...someday, someway...
@Maury2Kid
Robert has in this video an amazing group of musicians, Danny Gatton and Lance Quinn on guitars, Tony Garnier on electric bass and Shannon Ford on drums...THAT WAS A BAND..
@johnemerson5428
Yep, he sure does. This is SICK! Seriously, Robert Gordon singing lead and Danny Gatton playing that Telecaster! Good Lord!
@trextrextrex
Unreal band.
@chrisherbert6564
Holeeeey christ
@puffinbilly6826
...happenin'...!
@jimwhite9401
Marshall Crenshaw wrote this and his version is far superior.
@paulbuxton1326
I’ve been gigging for 40 yrs I’ve watched the humbler Danny Gatton’ to me the best Tele player I’ve seen 🎶🙏