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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I Won't Stand In Your Way
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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That I've been cheated on, and lied to
If it's old then it's wrong, we've held on for so long
Why don't we have that magic anymore
I've got a strange sneaking suspicion
That it's been going on for some time now
Something shines in your eyes, something stirs deep inside
You said that I'm just a little boy
Who's easily led astray
Well aren't you the same little girl
Who always gets her way
The Brian Setzer Orchestra's song I Won't Stand In Your Way is a heart-wrenching ballad about a failing love relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has a feeling of betrayal and deceit from their partner, and they have held on for too long only to realize that the magic in their relationship is gone. The singer has a sneaking suspicion that their partner has been cheating on them for some time, and they can see something shining in their partner's eyes, which stirs something inside of them.
The lyrics reflect the singer's sadness and resignation towards the relationship. They no longer wish to hold onto a relationship that's lost its magic and doesn't want to stand in their partner's way anymore. The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of the blame game, where they are accused of being a little boy who's easily led astray. Instead, they question their partner's actions and ask if they are the same little girl who always gets her way. The song's melancholic melody complements the lyrics and gives the listener a sense of longing and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I've got a low down dirty feeling
I have a gut instinct that something is amiss
That I've been cheated on, and lied to
I suspect that you have been unfaithful and dishonest
If it's old then it's wrong, we've held on for so long
Our love has stagnated and lost its magic over time
Why don't we have that magic anymore
I am wondering why our relationship has lost its spark
I've got a strange sneaking suspicion
My hunch is growing stronger
That it's been going on for some time now
I believe that you have been involved in this for a while now
Something shines in your eyes, something stirs deep inside
I can sense that something is stirring within you
I won't stand in your way anymore
I will no longer try to hold you back
You said that I'm just a little boy
You accused me of being naive and immature
Who's easily led astray
You think that I can be easily swayed
Well aren't you the same little girl
But aren't you the same woman
Who always gets her way
Who always gets what she wants
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN SETZER
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Luca
i love this song i play it when i want sleep
amowolf
What a musician, talent........great voice. Love all of it!
erijoey3
one of my favorites songs that has a beautiful ending with brian singing the last notes in a higher register, kick ass brian kick ass!!!!!
JewelsFalcon
His voice is so much deeper now than when this song was originally recorded. I loved it then and I really love it now.
Pete Scafidi
I'd love to get the tabs for this! Such tasty chords and phrasing...a master!
luvsmercury
Damnnn he sounds sooo good!!!!! I love you Brian!
tellmeitsnottaken
One of the greatest guitarists I can think of. He's fucking awesome!
JASON JAMES
Great !!! I love this.
Julian V
MARAVILLOSO!!!!!!
Total Singing Dojo
its in a lower key but beautifully sang and played - his Christmas show is amazing.