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.
Come Back Baby
Sawyer Brown Lyrics
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My name is mud and here it gets complicated
I got egg dripping all over my face
You tell me your leaving
You oughta be doing something else tonight
But before you go girl there's just one thing
[Chorus]
Don't stop coming back baby
Run back baby
Don't stop running back girl
You can call me any ole time
I'll be here with my arms open wide
Come back baby
Don't stop coming back girl
I've been a fool and don't you know I've been taken you for granted
Way way too long I'll be here yeah ready and a waiting
Girl I'll miss you when you're gone
You say that you're leaving
Cause all I do is make you cry
When you've gone too far girl and you want to come home
[Chorus]
The moon is out and I feel a rush
The stars are shinning bright
Don't want to see you walking away to a lonely night
[Chorus]
Got to come back
Got to come back
Got to come back
Got to come back
The song Come Back Baby by Sawyer Brown is a heartfelt plea to a lover who is leaving. The singer in the song finds himself in a difficult situation, feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place. His reputation has been damaged and he feels foolish and regretful. He acknowledges that he has taken his partner for granted, and begs her not to leave him. He promises to be there for her whenever she needs him, with his arms open wide.
The chorus of the song is the most emotional part, as the singer repeatedly urges his lover to "come back." He pleads with her not to stop coming back, and reassures her that he'll be waiting with open arms. He is aware of his mistakes, and hopes that she can forgive him and give him another chance. As the song progresses, the singer becomes more urgent in his requests for his lover to return. He doesn't want to see her walk away and be left alone, and he implores her to come back to him.
The song is a classic country ballad, with a slow and melancholy melody that perfectly matches the lyrics. It is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and a second chance, and showcases the range and depth of emotions that country music is known for.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting here and got myself situated between a rock and a real hard place
I am currently in a difficult and uncomfortable situation.
My name is mud and here it gets complicated
I have made a mistake and things have become difficult.
I got egg dripping all over my face
I am embarrassed by my actions and the consequences that ensued.
You tell me your leaving
You inform me that you are leaving me.
You oughta be doing something else tonight
You should have other plans for the evening.
But before you go girl there's just one thing
Before you leave, there is something important to say.
Come back baby
Please return, my love.
Don't stop coming back baby
Do not cease to return to me, my love.
Run back baby
Return to me quickly, my love.
Don't stop running back girl
Continue to come back to me, my dear.
You can call me any ole time
You can contact me anytime you want.
I'll be here with my arms open wide
I will be here waiting for you with an open heart.
I've been a fool and don't you know I've been taken you for granted
I have made a mistake and failed to appreciate your worth.
Way way too long I'll be here yeah ready and a waiting
I have been negligent for an extended period, but I will be here waiting for you.
Girl I'll miss you when you're gone
I will miss you deeply when you are no longer here.
You say that you're leaving
You inform me that you are departing.
Cause all I do is make you cry
I cause you pain and make you cry.
When you've gone too far girl and you want to come home
When you have journeyed too far and desire to return, I will be here waiting.
The moon is out and I feel a rush
The moon is visible, and I am filled with excitement.
The stars are shinning bright
The stars are shining brilliantly in the sky.
Don't want to see you walking away to a lonely night
I do not want to witness you departing into solitude and isolation.
Got to come back
You must return to me.
Got to come back
You must return to me.
Got to come back
You must return to me.
Got to come back
You must return to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRAD WARREN, BRETT WARREN, CRAIG CAMPBELL, LANCE MILLER
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