1. Sneaker was a West Coast American rock music band, active from 1973 to 1982. The band is best known for its Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hit single, "More Than Just the Two of Us", from its first album, Sneaker (1981). They also had a minor hit with "Don't Let Me In", a song written by Donald Fagen & Walter Becker from Steely Dan.
Sneaker was composed of Tim Torrance on guitars, Mitch Crane on vocals and guitars, Michael Carey Schneider on vocals and keyboards, Mike Hughes on drums, Michael Cottage on bass guitar, and Jim King on keyboards, synthesizers, and vibes. The band cited as its primary musical influences Steely Dan, The Eagles, and The Doobie Brothers. They released 2 studio albums on Handshake Records, Sneaker, in 1981 and Loose In The World, in 1982. Both albums were produced by Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. In 2001, Cool Sound Records, a Japanese record label, released Early On, a collection of their early recordings and, in 2003, released Footprints In Japan, a 1982 live recording from Osaka & Tokyo, Japan.
The group's name "Sneaker" was shortened from "Bad Sneakers" taken from the Steely Dan tune "Bad Sneakers" from their "Katy Lied" LP.
2. Sneaker were a Sydney band operating in the early to mid 1990's. They had 2 tracks on the Serum Records compilation, Half-life, which featured other bands from Sydney at the time.
3. Sneaker has been on a mission to reveal the origins of electronic music for about fifteen years now. Whether as a producer, DJ, live act, promoter of the ElektroTekknoKlash-club nights in Jena or as one of the owner of the eponymous label – he’s doing it properly but always after careful consideration. Early on, he fell in love with Detroit and Chicago but furthermore there are the obscure Italo-, New Wave- and Minimal Synth-gems that make his sets special and provide his productions with that certain Sneaker-flavour. If he doesn’t reflect on dance music’s history, the student of fine arts travels extensively or shuttles between his part-time- hometowns Dresden, Jena and Berlin. With the pricky bomb that is You Think You Think! he’s become a member of the Uncanny Valley-family now.
Don't Let Me In
Sneaker Lyrics
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Well if I try to take you back again
I finally decided to make amends
Don't let me in
You know I've got the be inside
Don't you listen when you hear me cry
Not even just to say good bye
Don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I never want to do you harm
Pay no head to all my false alarms
If I should come with pleading arms
Don't let me in
You hear me knocking on your door
A pounding of a heart you can't ignore
Soon it isn't there anymore
Don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
The lyrics of Sneaker's song "Don't Let Me In" tell a story of someone who has realized their mistake and wants to make amends with a past lover, but at the same time, understands that they may not be welcomed back. The first verse sets the scene of the person finding out that their ex has found someone else. Despite this, the person is still open to reconciliation and wants to "make amends." However, in the chorus, the person admits that they know they shouldn't be let back in, even if they are crying or trying to say goodbye.
The second verse emphasizes the person's lack of ill-will towards their ex and their desire to make things right. They ask to not be let in even if they show up with "pleading arms," suggesting that they don't want to risk hurting their ex again. The final line of the verse, "soon it isn't there anymore," implies that the person knows their feelings for their ex may fade if they aren't given the chance to go back to the relationship.
Overall, the song speaks to the complicated emotions of wanting to fix a past mistake and make things right, but also understanding that it may not be possible or even the best option.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear you found a brand new friend
I know you're spending time with someone else now
Well if I try to take you back again
If I attempt to reconcile with you
I finally decided to make amends
I've realized I need to apologize and make things right
Don't let me in
But please don't let me back into your life
You know I've got the be inside
I feel like I belong with you
Don't you listen when you hear me cry
But please don't give in to my emotional pleas
Not even just to say good bye
I don't even deserve a chance to say goodbye
I never want to do you harm
I promise I don't intend to hurt you
Pay no head to all my false alarms
Please ignore all the times I've caused undue worry or panic
If I should come with pleading arms
But if I do come begging for forgiveness
You hear me knocking on your door
If you hear me trying to come back into your life
A pounding of a heart you can't ignore
My emotions are running high and I can't control them
Soon it isn't there anymore
But if you stay strong, eventually I'll give up and go away
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
I'm repeating myself because I really want you to understand how serious I am about not coming back
I said don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't let me in
Please don't let me back in
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dean Cannarozzi
Solid, beautiful, intoxicating, acoustic, harmonies… just a gem!
Allen Ruby
Wonderful song. Takes me back to college. As good now as it was then. They should have done more records.
Ken Rhino
I saw this band a couple of times at a tiny club in Huntington Beach in the early 80s. Great band!
Marc Kusel
The Golden Bear best little club ever. I still have a brick from when they tore it down :(
RecordWarped
Wow, lucky you! I have always loved this band, but I was never living anywhere near where they were playing.
Morcaiden
Excellent cover version! The vocals remind me of Ozark Mountain Daredevils, too. Thanks for posting :-)
Matthew Clark
The song ran 3:45 on album BUT there is 25 more seconds that was added!!! Got the complete Sneaker collection on Japan import (all 4 CD's, self - titled (with bonus tracks), "Loose In The World" (with bonus tracks), "Early On" & "Live In Japan 1983") as well as "The Unreleased Demos" on Apple iTunes!!
RecordWarped
Oh wow, I did not know there was a complete Sneaker collection! I shall order it now.
TheMUSICFANATIC67
another classic song by one of the greatest musical groups ever the AMAZING SNEAKER:):)
hategrinder
After 35 years still super track and album.