In 1981, Burnette toured Europe with the final version of his late father's The Rock and Roll Trio. He also used the band on his next album, Get Hot or Go Home! on Enigma Records. It also sold poorly, and Enigma dropped Burnette and the Trio rather than release a follow-up.
Burnette worked with Rosie Flores and Dwight Twilley in the mid-1990s, and also contributed vocals and the original "Trouble Is I'm in Love With You" to Paul Burlison's 1997 Train Kept A-Rollin' . In 1996, Burnette released Tear It Up on Core Records, which went bankrupt almost immediately after its release.
Burnette continued to tour internationally, and wrote the European hit "You Got Away With Love" for Percy Sledge in 1997.
Tired Of Towing The Line
Rocky Burnette Lyrics
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Don't know why you want to jump on me,
Baby, baby, baby, and make-a me cry.
Baby, I, I'm gonna find myself someone new,
Someone who will be true,
But no more toeing the line.
I know it's o-ooh-over, cause I've seen the signs.
Don't let me waste your precious time.
If you want to get uh-rid of me,
Baby, baby, baby, you're doin' fine.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
I'm gonna put on my walkin' shoes
And leave you far behind.
You're rolling over in clover so refined,
But you can't fix this broken heart of mine.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
Don't know why you want to jump on me,
Baby, baby, baby, and make-a me cry.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
Don't know why you want to jump on me,
Baby, baby, baby, and make-a me cry.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
Rocky Burnette's hit single "Tired of Toein' the Line" is a classic rock song with lyrics that reflect a man's frustration in a relationship. The song details the story of a man who has reached his breaking point and decides to end the relationship because his partner is emotionally manipulating him. The lyrics suggest that the man is tired of playing the role his partner has set for him and is ready to move on.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses his desire to find someone who will be faithful to him and not trouble him anymore. The catchy chorus, "Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line," reinforces the frustration he feels and his intention to break free. The song includes a number of rock elements such as guitar riffs and a driving beat that contribute to its popularity.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
I'm exhausted from trying to conform to your expectations and always doing what you want.
Don't know why you want to jump on me,
I don't understand why you're constantly criticizing me and attacking me.
Baby, baby, baby, and make-a me cry.
It hurts me when you treat me poorly and make me cry.
Baby, I, I'm gonna find myself someone new,
I've decided to leave you and find someone who will treat me better.
Someone who will be true,
I want to be with someone who is loyal and honest.
But no more toeing the line.
I refuse to conform to someone else's expectations and will live life on my own terms.
I know it's o-ooh-over, cause I've seen the signs.
I'm aware that our relationship is coming to an end because of the way you've been acting.
Don't let me waste your precious time.
I don't want to continue to be a burden or inconvenience to you anymore.
If you want to get uh-rid of me,
If you're trying to get rid of me, you're doing a good job.
You're rolling over in clover so refined,
You may be enjoying yourself and feeling good, but it doesn't change the fact that you're mistreating me.
But you can't fix this broken heart of mine.
Your actions have caused me a lot of pain and sadness that can't be easily remedied.
I'm gonna put on my walkin' shoes
I'm going to start moving on and leaving this situation behind me.
And leave you far behind.
I'm going to distance myself from you and move on with my life without you.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
I'm fed up with constantly trying to please you and do what you want.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
I'm exhausted from always trying to live up to your expectations and be the person you want me to be.
Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
I'm done with conforming to your standards and will no longer be controlled by you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROCKY BURNETTE, RONALD COLEMAN
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