Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, "Rock This Town" (#9) and "Stray Cat Strut" (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant 'N Rave, which included the two successful singles "(She's) Sexy + 17" (#5), and "I Won't Stand In Your Way" (#35).
In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, "Jump, Jive, and Wail" around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' "Zoot Suit Riot" had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
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Get Me to the Church on time
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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A few more hours before I tie the knot
There'll be drinks and girls all over London
And I gotta track 'em down in just a few more hours
I'm gettin' married in the morning
Ding, dong, the bells are gonna chime
Pull out the stopper, we'll have a whopper
I got to get there in the morning
Spruced up and lookin' in my prime
Girls come and kiss me, say that you'll miss me
But get me to the church on time
If I am dancing roll up the floor
If I am whistling right out the door
I got to get there in the morning
Ding, ding, dong, they're gonna chime
Kick up a rumpus, don't lose your compass
Get me to the church, get me to the church
Pete's sake, get me to the church on time
If Im flyin' then shoot me down
If Im wooin' get the girl right out of town
I got to get there in the morning
Ding, ding, dong, they're gonna chime
Punch me and jail me, stamp me and mail me
But get me to the church, get me to the church
Pete's sakes, get me to the church on time
On time, on time, on time
The lyrics of "Get Me to the Church on Time" by The Brian Setzer Orchestra tell the story of a man who is about to get married. He realizes that he has limited time before the wedding ceremony begins, and he is determined to make the most of it. In the first verse, he mentions that there will be drinks and girls all over London, and he needs to find them before time runs out. The excitement and urgency in his voice are evident as he sings about needing to track everything down in just a few more hours.
The chorus emphasizes his desire to reach the church on time. He acknowledges the bells that will chime and the celebratory atmosphere that awaits him. The lyrics express his eagerness to experience the festivities and to be surrounded by loved ones. This sentiment is further reinforced in the second verse when he asks the girls to come and kiss him, saying that he will miss them. He wants to make the most of the moment and create lasting memories before he embarks on his marital journey.
The bridge of the song adds a playful twist to the lyrics. The singer asks for a rumpus to be kicked up, emphasizing that he doesn't want anyone to lose their sense of direction and to make sure he gets to the church on time. He humorously refers to Pete's sake, expressing his urgency and pleading for someone to ensure he arrives at the church punctually.
Overall, "Get Me to the Church on Time" captures the nervous excitement and anticipation of a groom on his wedding day. The lyrics reflect his desire to enjoy the remaining time he has and to make it to the church unscathed, ready to embark on the next chapter of his life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe
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