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 .
Out All Night
Todd Snider Lyrics
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I don't ever wanna let this summer end
You and me we got a lot in common
We keep thinkin' there's this place to go
You ask me I say we oughta keep drivin'
But turn up that radio
Again tonight
Stay out all night
Again tonight
I don't ever wanna have to go to work for my dad
I guess that's about the only goal I've ever had
I got this feeling that my step-mom hates me
That gold digger's got a worthless bone
She stays drunk on rum and Pepsi, yeah
She'll never notice if I'm not home
Out all night
Again tonight
Stay out all night
Again tonight
We don't have to answer to
Anyone that we don't want to
And we can do anything, yeah
Yeah, we can do anything
You and me, we got a lot in common
We keep thinkin' there's a place to go
You ask me, I say we oughta keep drivin'
Hey, turn up the radio
Stay out all night
Again tonight
Stay out all night
Again tonight
Stay out all night
Again tonight
Let's stay out all night
Stay out all night
We can do anything, anything, anything
I don't ever wanna go back home again
The lyrics to Todd Snider's song "Out All Night" are about two young people who are determined to enjoy their summer to the fullest, without having to face any responsibilities or go back to their mundane lives. The singer is perfectly content with staying out all night and driving wherever the road takes them. He doesn't want to go back home, where he'll have to work for his dad and deal with his stepmother's drinking problem. He just wants to be free and do anything he pleases, and he's found a companion who shares his desires. The lyrics convey a sense of youthful rebellion, excitement and carefree living that many listeners can relate to.
The song is an anthem for anyone who craves a break from their routine and wants to live life on their own terms. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a summer night, with the radio blaring and two young people driving aimlessly, feeling invincible and forever young. The song speaks to the desire for freedom, adventure and the joy of living in the moment, without worrying about what tomorrow may bring.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't ever wanna go back home again
The singer does not want to return to his home.
I don't ever wanna let this summer end
The singer wants the summer to last forever.
You and me we got a lot in common
The singer and his companion share many similarities.
We keep thinkin' there's this place to go
The pair are searching for a destination.
You ask me I say we oughta keep drivin'
The singer suggests they continue driving.
But turn up that radio
The singer wants the volume of the radio to increase.
Let's stay out all night
The singer wants to remain outside for the entire night.
Again tonight
The pair have stayed out all night before.
I don't ever wanna have to go to work for my dad
The singer does not want to work for his father.
I guess that's about the only goal I've ever had
The singer's only goal is to avoid working for his father.
I got this feeling that my step-mom hates me
The singer feels his step-mother dislikes him.
That gold digger's got a worthless bone
The singer thinks his step-mother is a gold digger.
She stays drunk on rum and Pepsi, yeah
The singer's step-mother drinks a lot of rum and Pepsi.
She'll never notice if I'm not home
The singer thinks his step-mother won't care if he is not home.
We don't have to answer to anyone that we don't want to
The pair are free to ignore anyone they wish.
And we can do anything, yeah
The pair are capable of doing anything they want.
Stay out all night
The singer does not want to go home.
Let's stay out all night
The singer wants to remain outside for the entire night.
We can do anything, anything, anything
The singer is emphasizing the freedom he and his companion have.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Todd Daniel Snider
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