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.
That's A No No
Sawyer Brown Lyrics
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Says she's ready and willin'
And I can't see
You're spreadin' around
That she's out doin' the town
Makin' a fool of me
You saw her walkin' with a guy
Your line I'll have to refuse
This ain't front page news
So get your story right
You said, "She what what
Did what with who who
Well, that's not so so
'Cause that's a no no
And that's a no no"
You're talkin' [Incomprehensible] that I'm blinded for Billy
But, really I can see
You say she's tellin' me lies
But when I look in her eyes
They don't lie to me
I'm not a pretender
I don't have to defend her
On the steps she takes
Oh, and I don't get jealous
'Cause you and the fellas
Watch the moves she makes
You said, "She what what
Did what with who who
Well, that's not so so
'Cause that's a no no"
You said, "She what what
Did what with who who
Well, that's not so so
'Cause that's a no no"
Ooh, you said, "She what what
Did what with who who
Well, that's not so so
'Cause that's a no no"
Ooh, you said, "She what what
Did what with who who
Well, that's not so so
'Cause that's a no no"
Yeah, that's a no no
I'm talkin' no no
Yeah, that's a no no
The lyrics to Sawyer Brown's song "That's A No No" are about the singer, referred to as Billy, who is accused of cheating on his partner by someone else. The person accusing Billy of cheating is spreading rumors that he has seen Billy's partner out and about with other men. However, the singer does not believe these rumors and trusts his partner. He believes that his partner is not a liar and that he does not have to defend her or be jealous of other men watching her every move. The singer is unbothered by the rumors being spread about his partner because he knows that they are not true, and he trusts his instincts and her actions.
The chorus of the song, "She what what did what with who who, well, that's not so so, 'cause that's a no no," is a response to the accusations being made against Billy's partner. The singer is essentially saying that he does not believe the rumors and that they are baseless allegations. The song focuses on trust and loyalty in relationships, and how rumors and gossip can impact these values. The singer makes it clear that he trusts his partner and that he will not tolerate anyone spreading falsehoods about her.
Line by Line Meaning
You're talkin' to Billy
You are talking to me about Billy.
Says she's ready and willin'
You claim that Billy is willing to do something.
And I can't see
I do not believe what you are saying.
You're spreadin' around
You are telling other people.
That she's out doin' the town
You are saying that Billy is going out and being promiscuous.
Makin' a fool of me
You are making me look foolish.
You saw her walkin' with a guy
You claim to have seen Billy walking with another man.
Who was talkin' 'bout Friday night
The man she was with was discussing plans for Friday night.
Your line I'll have to refuse
I will not believe what you are saying.
This ain't front page news
Your news is not important.
So get your story right
You should get your facts straight.
You said, "She what what
You claimed that Billy did something.
Did what with who who
You are describing something she did with someone else.
Well, that's not so so
But I don't think that's true.
'Cause that's a no no
Because that is not acceptable behavior.
You're talkin' [Incomprehensible] that I'm blinded for Billy
You are suggesting that I cannot see the truth about Billy.
But, really I can see
But I can see what is really going on.
You say she's tellin' me lies
You accused Billy of lying to me.
But when I look in her eyes
But when I look into her eyes, she seems sincere.
They don't lie to me
I believe that she is telling the truth.
I'm not a pretender
I am not pretending to believe her.
I don't have to defend her
I do not feel the need to defend Billy.
On the steps she takes
I trust her actions.
Oh, and I don't get jealous
I am not jealous of her interactions with other people.
'Cause you and the fellas
You and your group of friends.
Watch the moves she makes
Are watching Billy's actions.
Yeah, that's a no no
That is not acceptable behavior.
I'm talkin' no no
I agree that what you are saying is unacceptable.
Yeah, that's a no no
That is not acceptable behavior.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK MILLER, RANDY SCRUGGS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marryann Lamb
Thanks for sharing Dan.