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.
I Need A Girlfriend
Sawyer Brown Lyrics
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It's a good life I'm livin'
When I met you baby I could tell
There was somethin' missin'
What was missin'
[Chorus]
I need a girlfriend
I need a girlfriend
To hold me one that I can hold on to
I need a girlfriend
Who walks and talks like you know who
Oh I need a girlfriend who looks a lot like you
Now I can see, I can see real well
I think they call it intuition
How you got me talkin' to myself
Got me in this condition
Are you listening
[Chorus]
I see em walking around all over this town
I guess I didn't have a clue
Jimmy's got one, Ronnie's got one
Look at Ricky he's got two
He's got two
All I really want
All I really want
All I really want is you
I need a girlfriend to hold me
I need a girlfriend who walks and talks a lot like you know who
Oh I need a girlfriend who looks a lot like you
I need a girlfriend
I need a girlfriend
I need a girlfriend
The lyrics to Sawyer Brown's song "I Need A Girlfriend" describe the singer's life as going well, but when he meets a woman he can sense that something is missing from his life. He longs for a girlfriend to show him what love can do and to hold him. His intuition tells him that he needs someone like the woman he's talking to, and he sees other men in town who have girlfriends, which makes him feel left out. He states that he only wants her to be his girlfriend.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire for a girlfriend who looks and acts like the woman he is talking to. He wants someone to hold onto and love, and he desires the intimacy and connection that comes with being in a romantic relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and loneliness, with the singer searching for companionship and love.
Overall, "I Need A Girlfriend" is a song about the desire for companionship and love. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and longing for a romantic partner, emphasizing the importance of finding someone who can complete you emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look at my life things are goin' well
I am content with my current life situation
When I met you baby I could tell, there was somethin' missin'
Meeting you made me realize that I lack love and companionship in my life
I need a girlfriend, to show me what love can do
I am in need of a girlfriend to experience the true meaning and depth of love
I need a girlfriend, to hold me one that I can hold on to
I want a girlfriend who I can physically hold and who can hold me back as a symbol of affection and security
I need a girlfriend, who walks and talks like you know who
I want a girlfriend who has similar qualities, personality and resemblance to you
Now I can see, I can see real well, I think they call it intuition
I have gained clarity and insight after meeting you, what people call intuition
How you got me talkin' to myself, got me in this condition, are you listening
You have made me talk to myself, you have affected me to a great extent, are you aware of it?
I see em walking around all over this town, I guess I didn't have a clue
I see couples everywhere in the town, and I didn't realize I was missing out on love
Jimmy's got one, Ronnie's got one, look at Ricky he's got two, he's got two
Other people around me have girlfriends, some of them even have multiple girlfriends
All I really want is you
All I want is you, the person I am addressing
I need a girlfriend, to hold me, one who walks and talks a lot like you know who
Reiteration of the desire to have a girlfriend with qualities similar to the addressed person
Oh I need a girlfriend, who looks a lot like you
I need a girlfriend who has a close resemblance to you in terms of looks and personality
I need a girlfriend, I need a girlfriend, I need a girlfriend
Repeated emphasis on the addressed person's need for a girlfriend
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: DAVE LOGGINS, MARK MILLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
FRANKIE JOHNNY
WOW! I love this group, I haven't heard anything from them in it seems like forever, I remember them from when I was a kid & they were on STAR SEARCH.
Keith Hensley
A great song from a great yet IMO underrated band
therealmylesracing
Great video gang glad to see & hear your still rock in' =) Great video about young love!
Roger
Yep, I remember this, from 2002. I was a senior in High School when this came out.
Joshua Stafford
Damn good Song and Amazing Video.
shadowwolf9394
I can relate to the blonde guy at the beginning & darker haired guy at the end!!!
Gaming with Mike
shad