Tryin' To Get To You
The Teen Kings Lyrics
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Even through the valleys, too
Well I've been traveling night and day
Running all the way
Baby, trying to get to you
Ever since I read your letter
Where you said you loved me true
Running all the way
Baby, trying to get to you, oh love
Well when I read your loving letter, yeah
Then my heart began to sing
There were many miles between us, baby
But they didn't mean a thing, no no
If I had to do it over and over and over
It's exactly what I'd do
I would travel night and day
Still run all the way
Baby, trying to get to you
Hold on baby, I'm coming, yeah
Well, there's nothing that could hold me
Or could keep me away from you
When your loving letter told me baby
That you really loved me true, yeah no
Well I've just got to get to you, baby
In spite of all that I've been through
When my way was dark as night
Lord of love would shine his brightest light
When I was trying to get to you, oh baby
Now I'm standing in his fool box
On a lonely dessert highway
And at 25 cents to get to you
No chance, no, no
When my way was dark as night
Lord of love would shine his brightest light
When I was trying to get to you
Well I've been traveling over mountains
"Trying to Get to You" is a classic rock and roll song written by Rose Marie McCoy and Charles Singleton, and first recorded by the R&B group The Eagles in 1954. Elvis Presley covered the song later that year and it became a hit, peaking at number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
The Teen Kings' version of "Trying to Get to You" adds their own rockabilly twist to the song. The lyrics are about a man who will do anything to reach the woman he loves, even if it means traveling over mountains and through valleys night and day. He was inspired by a letter from his love, which made his heart sing and gave him the motivation to keep going.
The song's upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and passionate vocals make it a classic representation of the rockabilly genre. The Teen Kings' version of the song features a driving piano riff and a twangy electric guitar solo, which contribute to the song's energy and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've been traveling over mountains
I have traveled far and wide, even over mountains.
Even through the valleys, too
I have traveled through valleys as well.
Well I've been traveling night and day
I have traveled at all times, including day and night.
Running all the way
I have been running throughout my travels.
Baby, trying to get to you
I am doing all this to get to you, my love.
Ever since I read your letter
I have been doing this since I read your letter.
Where you said you loved me true
In your letter, you expressed your true love for me.
Well when I read your loving letter, yeah
When I read your letter expressing your love...
Then my heart began to sing
...it filled me with joy and happiness.
There were many miles between us, baby
Although we were far apart...
But they didn't mean a thing, no no
...the distance did not matter to me.
If I had to do it over and over and over
Even if I had to repeat this journey countless times...
It's exactly what I'd do
...I would still do it without hesitation.
I would travel night and day
I would continue to travel day and night...
Still run all the way
...and run every step of the journey.
Baby, trying to get to you
All to get to you, my love.
Well, there's nothing that could hold me
Nothing can prevent me...
Or could keep me away from you
...from reaching you, my love.
When your loving letter told me baby
When I read your love letter, and it said...
That you really loved me true, yeah no
...that you truly love me, I believed it wholeheartedly.
Well I've just got to get to you, baby
I have to reach you, my love.
In spite of all that I've been through
Despite all the difficulties I've faced on this journey...
When my way was dark as night
...when my path was dark and difficult.
Lord of love would shine his brightest light
Love would guide me through the darkness and light the way.
Now I'm standing in his fool box
Now I find myself stranded in a payphone booth...
On a lonely dessert highway
...on a deserted road in the middle of nowhere.
And at 25 cents to get to you
And even though it only costs 25 cents to make this call...
No chance, no, no
...I still can't seem to reach you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: CHARLES SINGLETON, ROSE MARIE MCCOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@katr8756
Love me some Roy Orbison!!! The Teen Kings were pretty dern good! With that sexy baritone I can see why Claudette married him!!! One could fall in love with his voice alone!!
@krustybiker
WWWoooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!! I was privileged to see the Big O live in the 60s. Something you would never forget. Wish he'd done this, though.
@10995
This song should be combined with I drove all night on a special single.
@kurteilbracht6783
Now to me Roy Orbinson was greater than Elvis Presely and the Beatles.
@anitabingamon
Baritone!!! How low can he go?? Love Roy's voice here, too!!!
@PhillipCreeper
I know what you mean krustybiker. I brought his 45 RPM records when they started coming out in the 60s. I know like you we are glad that younger people have discovered him and enjoy his great singing but we got to contribute (in a small way with millions of others) to his success while he was alive.
@10995
this song and I drove all night are similar songs storywise
@garyharding1261
That just Blew My Mind it's So Good !
@Antiquetractorsetc
Roy is the best!!!
@Savoy209
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