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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This Old House
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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This old house once knew its wife
This old house was home and comfort
As they fought the storms of life
This old house once rang with laughter
This old house heard many shouts
Now it trembles in the darkness
Ain't gonna need this house no longer
Ain't gonna need this house no more
Ain't got time to fix the shingles
Ain't got time to fix the floor
Ain't got time to oil the hinges
Nor to mend the window pain
Ain't gonna need this house no longer
He's getting ready to meet the saints
This old house is gettin' shaky
This old house is gettin' old
This old house has seen the rain
This old house has seen the cold
Oh his knees are gettin' chilly
But he feels no fear or pain
'Cause he sees an angel peepin'
Through a broken window pane
Ain't gonna need this house no longer
Ain't gonna need this house no more
Ain't got time to fix the shingles
Ain't got time to fix the floor
Ain't got time to oil the hinges
Nor to mend the window pain
Ain't gonna need this house no longer
He's getting ready to meet the saints
This old house is gettin' shaky
This old house is gettin' old
This old house has seen the rain
This old house has seen the cold
Oh his knees are gettin' chilly
But he feels no fear or pain
'Cause he sees an angel peepin'
Through a broken window pane
Ain't gonna need this house no longer
Ain't gonna need this house no more
Ain't got time to fix the shingles
Ain't got time to fix the floor
Ain't got time to oil the hinges
Nor to mend the window pain
Ain't gonna need this house no longer
He's getting ready to meet the saints (repeat)
The Brian Setzer Orchestra's "This Old House" is both a sentimental and melancholic song about an old and dilapidated home. The lyrics depict a house that was once a happy home filled with love and laughter, but it has now fallen into disrepair. The house is old, rickety, and can barely withstand any storm. The once lively residents have either moved out or passed away, leaving the house dark and lonely. However, the last stanza provides hope as the house's occupant prepares to go to heaven, where he no longer needs this old house.
The song's lyrics are both emotional and evocative, as they describe the life of a home and its occupants. The house is a representation of a life cycle where the occupants grew up and created memories, but as they age, the house begins to show signs of wear and tear. In the end, the singer realizes that it is time to leave the house as he gets ready to meet the saints, suggesting that his time on earth has come to an end.
Overall, "This Old House" acknowledges the inevitable transience of life and the places we call home, where we create memories and may someday have to leave behind. It is a touching reminder to cherish the moments we have in the present and to recognize the beauty in something even as it fades away.
Line by Line Meaning
This old house once knew its children
This house was once filled with children who grew up here.
This old house once knew its wife
This house was once a home to a lovely and loyal wife.
This old house was home and comfort
This house provided comfort and shelter to its occupants.
As they fought the storms of life
As they braved the challenges that life threw their way.
This old house once rang with laughter
This house was once filled with happy sounds of laughter.
This old house heard many shouts
This house also heard angry and loud voices at times.
Now it trembles in the darkness
Now this house shudders with fear at night.
When the lightning walks about
When lightning strikes and strikes across the sky.
Ain't gonna need this house no longer
There is no more need for this structure anymore.
Ain't gonna need this house no more
This house has served its purpose and won't be needed anymore.
Ain't got time to fix the shingles
There is not enough time to fix the roofing tiles.
Ain't got time to fix the floor
There is not enough time to repair the floorboards.
Ain't got time to oil the hinges
There is no longer time to lubricate the opening mechanisms.
Nor to mend the window pain
There is no time to fix the broken glass windows.
He's getting ready to meet the saints
He is preparing for his meeting with the saints in heaven.
This old house is gettin' shaky
This house is worn and unstable, with decaying structures.
This old house is gettin' old
This house is very old, with signs of aging.
This old house has seen the rain
This house has endured many rainy seasons, with strong showers.
This old house has seen the cold
This house has stood through many cold winters.
Oh his knees are gettin' chilly
The occupants feel the cold getting to their knees.
But he feels no fear or pain
The occupant doesn’t feel pain or fear because he is prepared to meet God.
Cause he sees an angel peepin
The occupant sees visions of angels peering through the broken glass pane.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stuart Hamblen
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