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 .
I Am Two
Todd Snider Lyrics
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You've kept me down way too long now
I gotta find me a way to get over you somehow
I wanna sing for a woman that I've never seen honey
My love is bigger than a limousine
If you've got a heart with guts like mine honey
I can make that pale moon shine
My love is truer than a magazine
If you've been lookin' for me
I've been lookin' for you
And if you're lookin' for some trouble babe
I am too
Tell me somethin' that I don't know
Take me to someplace I can't go
You know I've seen all there is to see honey
You can't play those tricks on me
If you've been lookin' for me
I've been lookin' for you
And if you're lookin' for some trouble babe
I am too
Honey my love is like kerosene
I know you know what I mean
Come on honey
Let's twist and shout
I wanna hit this town til it's teeth come out
If you've been lookin' for me
I've been lookin' for you
And if you're lookin' for trouble
I am too
The singer addresses someone who has kept him down for too long and expresses his desire to move on and find someone new. He wants to sing for a woman he's never met, someone who has the heart and guts to match his own. He doesn't want a phony disco queen, but someone with whom he can share a true love. The singer believes he's seen all there is to see and can't be fooled by tricks.
The chorus repeats the idea that if someone's been looking for him, he's been searching for them as well. He's up for some trouble if they are too. The singer compares his love to kerosene, claiming that it will ignite and burn brightly. He invites the woman to twist and shout with him and to hit the town hard until it's left toothless.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has been in a toxic relationship or situation that he's ready to leave behind. He's searching for someone with whom he can share a genuine, lasting love that won't be affected by superficiality or deceit. The chorus implies that he's been waiting for this person and is willing to take some risks and have some fun in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
You know
I am addressing you directly and acknowledging that you are aware of what I'm about to say.
You've kept me down way too long now
You have oppressed me for an extended period of time, and I'm not willing to let that continue.
I gotta find me a way to get over you somehow
I need to discover a way to move past our relationship and find happiness elsewhere.
I wanna sing for a woman that I've never seen honey
I desire to perform music for a woman I have not yet met, and I'm expressing that desire in a playful way.
My love is bigger than a limousine
The depth and magnitude of my emotions are greater than the length of even the most extravagant vehicle.
If you've got a heart with guts like mine honey
If you possess a courageous and passionate heart like mine, then...
I can make that pale moon shine
...I can make even the palest moon beam with radiance and vibrancy.
I don't need some phony disco queen honey
I am not interested in a fake, superficial woman who tries to replicate disco culture.
My love is truer than a magazine
The love I offer is more sincere and genuine than the often deceptive content found in magazines.
If you've been lookin' for me
If you have been searching for me, hoping to find...
I've been lookin' for you
...Know that I too have been on a quest to find you.
And if you're lookin' for some trouble babe
If you feel inclined to stir up excitement and chaos, then...
I am too
...I am also willing to take part in such activities.
Tell me somethin' that I don't know
Share with me a fact or piece of information that I am not yet aware of.
Take me to someplace I can't go
Escort me to a location that I cannot access on my own.
You know I've seen all there is to see honey
I have experienced everything there is to experience, and you cannot deceive me with novelty or gimmicks.
You can't play those tricks on me
You will not be able to trick or fool me with your usual tactics.
Honey my love is like kerosene
My love is like a flammable liquid, burning hot and intense.
I know you know what I mean
You understand and recognize the significance of my feelings.
Come on honey
I am inviting you to join me in something.
Let's twist and shout
Let us engage in lively and energetic behavior together.
I wanna hit this town til it's teeth come out
I want to explore and revel in this city until we have experienced everything it has to offer.
And if you're lookin' for trouble
If you are interested in causing chaos and making mischief...
I am too
...I am also looking for such excitement and troublemaking opportunities.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: TODD DANIEL SNIDER, WILL KIMBROUGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonw12
Absolutely love Todd. I think he'd be proud I've paid to see him twice and also jumped a fence to see him twice for free.
@GerardPerry
"I'm going to share them because they rhyme."
This guy gets folk music.
@thomastate2716
Is that over the portion of the program?
@thomasellis554
@@thomastate2716 portion of the program.
@stevethebodyman
He gave me his guitar pick back in 97. I still have it.
@TheOsfania
Todd Snider is a national treasure.
@itsmeitsmeearnestt.5772
Mark have been Posting Todd's songs on FB for years.
@iamgod2063
self hating white
@kidaicarasmurphy4938
DISHONER
@dogsys
@@iamgod2063 how?