The band signed with Capitol Records and scored a Top 20 hit with their first single, "Leona," in 1984. That success was quickly followed by their first #1 hit, "Step That Step". The band had their ups and downs on the charts throughout the 1980s. But radio success was not really Sawyer Brown's strong suit. It never was. Rather, they have been successful due to their live performances. Fans flock to the band's concerts year after year, whether the band performs in a stadium, state fair, or casino. The live shows, more than anything, sustained the band until 1989's remake of the George Jones hit "The Race Is On" put them back near the top of the charts.
In 1991, after the release of their album Buick, guitarist Bobby Randall left the group to remain close to his family and host a short-lived TV talent show, You Can Be A Star. Duncan Cameron, formerly of The Amazing Rhythm Aces, was chosen as his replacement just as Sawyer Brown was about to become country music's "it" band. The band then switched labels, moving to Curb Records and releasing the albums The Dirt Road, Cafe On The Corner, and Outskirts Of Town, which saw hit after hit for the band in the early to mid-'90s.
Sawyer Brown was all over country music radio and television for much of the decade. After 1999's Top 10 hit "Drive Me Wild," however, the country music industry seemed to forget about Sawyer Brown in favor of newer acts like Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban.
The band was having ups and downs in the charts again – mostly downs. In 2003, they parted with Curb, their record label of eleven years, and signed with Lyric Street Records. They released one single, "I'll Be Around", and then left Lyric Street as well. In 2004, they re-signed with Curb, but Duncan Cameron decided to leave the group to pursue a life-long dream of flying for Southwest Airlines.
Guitarist Shayne Hill was added to the lineup as they prepared for the release of their 20th album, Mission Temple Fireworks Stand. While Sawyer Brown is still looking to reclaim the top of the charts, their live shows continue to keep the band going strong.
A Love Like This
Sawyer Brown Lyrics
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Would leave two hearts with even half a chance
And who would have know after all this time
We would search and that we would find
[Chorus]
In a town this big in a house this small
In a world so flat that there could exist
So young so green so blue so bold
Who would have thought that
We would brake the mold
So afraid to fall and scared not to
If we had only known what our hearts knew
[Chorus x2]
The lyrics to Sawyer Brown's song A Love Like This speak to the surprising way that two people can come together and find love. The song starts by talking about an innocent dance, something that may seem insignificant on its own, but that ultimately led to two people finding each other. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it's the small moments in life that can have the biggest impact.
As the song continues, it speaks to the idea that even when we've been searching for love for a long time, it can still come as a surprise when we finally find it. The lyrics also touch on the idea of breaking the mold and being bold in the pursuit of love. While it can be scary to put yourself out there and risk getting hurt, sometimes the reward is worth it.
Overall, A Love Like This is a hopeful and uplifting song about finding unexpected love. It suggests that sometimes the best things in life come to us when we least expect them, and that we shouldn't be afraid to take a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
Who would have thought an innocent dance
Who could have imagined that a simple dance could lead to something more
Would leave two hearts with even half a chance
That our hearts would be given an opportunity to experience love and not just individuals dancing together
And who would have know after all this time
After so much time had passed, nobody could have predicted what was to come
We would search and that we would find
That we would actively seek out love and ultimately discover it
In a town this big in a house this small
That love found its way to us even in a large community and within a modest home
In a world so flat that there could exist
Love exists even in a world that can be seemingly monotonous or uneventful
A love like that a love like this
The kind of exceptional love we share that is meant to be celebrated
So young so green so blue so bold
We were so young and inexperienced yet courageous in our pursuit of love
Who would have thought that
It was unexpected that
We would brake the mold
We would break free from social conventions and seek love on our own terms
So afraid to fall and scared not to
Although we were scared of getting hurt, we were more afraid of missing out on what love had to offer
If we had only known what our hearts knew
If only we had trusted our hearts sooner, rather than being held back by our fears and doubts
In a town this big in a house this small
Even in a large community and within a modest home, our love remains strong and meaningful
In a world so flat that there could exist
Even in a world that is sometimes mundane or lacking in excitement, our love endures
A love like that a love like this
Our love is truly special, one that is meant to be shared and cherished
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