Best known for his wry humor, Snider has been a fixture on the Americana, alt-country, and folk scene since his debut on MCA, entitled Songs for the Daily Planet, named for the bar where Snider used to play regularly in Memphis. On that album were the minor hits "Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues", a folk song about the early '90's grunge scene, featuring a band that "refused to play", and "Alright Guy", which later became the title cut of Gary Allan's 2001 album.
He released two more albums for MCA, Step Right Up and Viva Satellite, the latter often sparking colorful debate amongst fans for its comparisons to Tom Petty. He moved to John Prine's Oh Boy Records where he made Happy to Be Here, New Connection, Near Truths and Hotel Rooms, and East Nashville Skyline. That Was Me: The Best of Todd Snider 1994–1998 was released on the Hip-O label in August 2005.
Todd Snider's next studio album, The Devil You Know, was released in August 2006. It marked Snider's return to a major label, as he is now recording for New Door Records, a subsidiary of Universal Records.
The Devil You Know was named to several critics' year-end "best" lists, including a No. 33 ranking in Rolling Stone magazine's top 50 albums of the year, a No. 25 ranking by No Depression magazine, and No. 14 by Blender magazine.
Snider's songs "Late Last Night" and "I Believe You" have been recorded by the Oklahoma country-rock band Cross Canadian Ragweed. He co-wrote the song "Barbie Doll" with country star Jack Ingram.
Snider's new album, Peace Queer, is set to be released on October 14th, 2008, and will be available as a free download from Oct. 11 to Oct. 31 at http://www.toddsnider.net/store/product/1/Peace-Queer .
Feel Like I'm Falling In Love
Todd Snider Lyrics
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Spinning wheels go round and round
No big deal
One more disaster
I'll take my chances
I'm just falling down
Cause I feel like I'm falling in love
This time it's different
This time it's real
I feel like I'm falling in love
I'm not afraid of my heart breaking
I have paid that price before
All my mistakes
Add up to nothing
We've got something
I want more
I feel like I'm falling in love
I feel like I'm falling in love
This time it's different
This time it's real
I feel like I'm falling
I feel like I'm falling
I feel like I'm falling in love
The song "Feel Like I'm Falling In Love" by Todd Snider is a country rock tune about a person who is experiencing the feeling of love. The lyrics talk about the ups and downs of love, and how even though love can sometimes lead to heartbreak, the person is willing to take the risk because they believe that this time it's different and real.
The opening lyrics, "Head over heels falling faster / Spinning wheels go round and round /No big deal, one more disaster /I'll take my chances, I'm just falling down," describe the feeling of falling in love. The person is so caught up in the feeling that they are falling faster and faster, as if on a spinning wheel. Even though there is a risk of it all ending in disaster, the person is willing to take their chances and keep falling down because they believe it is worth it.
The chorus, "I feel like I'm falling in love /This time it's different /This time it's real," highlights the main theme of the song. The person is convinced that this love is different and real, and they are willing to take the risk of their heart breaking because they believe they have something special. The final verse, "All my mistakes add up to nothing / We've got something I want more," further emphasizes this point. The person is willing to put aside their past mistakes and focus on the present because they believe that what they have with their significant other is worth more than anything else.
Overall, "Feel Like I'm Falling In Love" is a song that captures the feelings of falling in love and the risks that come with it. However, the person is willing to take those risks because they believe that this time it's different and real.
Line by Line Meaning
Head over heels falling faster
I am falling in love quickly and deeply, without reserve or hesitation.
Spinning wheels go round and round
My thoughts are racing and I can't seem to slow them down, leaving me in a state of confusion and uncertainty.
No big deal
Even though there may be challenges and obstacles ahead, I am willing to face them head on and not be deterred.
One more disaster
I may have had past relationships that ended in heartbreak, but I am willing to take another chance for the possibility of true love.
I'll take my chances
I am willing to risk being hurt again for the chance of experiencing the joy and fulfillment that comes with falling in love.
I'm just falling down
Despite my best efforts to resist, I am powerless to stop my emotions and feelings for this person.
Cause I feel like I'm falling in love
I am certain and confident in my feelings for this person, and am willing to embrace and pursue them fully.
This time it's different
Unlike past relationships that may have been temporary or superficial, this time I believe that the love I feel is genuine and lasting.
This time it's real
The feelings of love and affection that I have for this person are truly authentic and not just a fleeting infatuation.
I'm not afraid of my heart breaking
Even though there is always a risk of heartbreak when entering into a relationship, I am not afraid of the potential pain because I believe the reward of love is worth it.
I have paid that price before
I have experienced heartbreak and disappointment in the past, but I am willing to learn from those experiences and move forward with hope and optimism.
All my mistakes
Past mistakes and missteps in my romantic life have taught me valuable lessons that I am applying to this new relationship.
Add up to nothing
Despite my past mistakes and misfortunes, they have not been in vain and have ultimately lead me to this moment with this special person.
We've got something
I believe that there is a deep and meaningful connection between myself and this person, and that our relationship has the potential to be something special.
I want more
I am not content to merely be in a casual or superficial relationship - I want to pursue a deeper emotional and romantic connection with this person.
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.