Todd Daniel Snider is a singer-songwriter born October 11, 1966 in Portland… Read Full Bio ↴Todd Daniel Snider is a singer-songwriter born October 11, 1966 in Portland, Oregon.
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 .
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 .
Somebody
Todd Snider Lyrics
Tell anybody that ain't got nobody
Somebody's coming
Tell all these people who think they need money
Somebody's coming
Tell everybody walkin' tall and proud
That their money talks, but it talks so loud
That there's somebody coming
That's gonna change everything
Tell all these people makin' all these decisions
Somebody's coming
Tell all these people with their hateful opinions
Somebody's coming
Tell everybody in the KKK, in the FBI, in the CIA
That there's somebody coming
That's gonna change everything
Somebody's coming to change your mind
Sneak up on all you believe from behind
Somebody's coming who won't let you down
Who'll turn everything you thought was right around
Well somebody's coming
That's gonna change everything
Tell all these people at the end of the line
Somebody's coming
Tell all these people holding "I'll work for food" signs
Somebody's coming
Somebody's coming, been here before
If you think you're outta chances, well you've got one more
'Cause somebody's coming
That's gonna change everything
Somebody's coming that don't need your vote
Gonna rattle your cage and rock your boat
Somebody' coming like a thief in the night
Gonna stand by his people when we're took weak to fight
Well somebody's coming
It's gonna change everything
Somebody's coming
Somebody's coming
Look out!
Somebody's coming
Yes it's somebody coming
That's gonna to change everything
(Na na na na)
(Somebody, somebody, somebody)
(Somebody's coming, somebody's coming)
Somebody's coming
Tell all these people who think they need money
Somebody's coming
Tell everybody walkin' tall and proud
That their money talks, but it talks so loud
That there's somebody coming
That's gonna change everything
Tell all these people makin' all these decisions
Tell all these people with their hateful opinions
Somebody's coming
Tell everybody in the KKK, in the FBI, in the CIA
That there's somebody coming
That's gonna change everything
Somebody's coming to change your mind
Sneak up on all you believe from behind
Somebody's coming who won't let you down
Who'll turn everything you thought was right around
Well somebody's coming
That's gonna change everything
Tell all these people at the end of the line
Somebody's coming
Tell all these people holding "I'll work for food" signs
Somebody's coming
Somebody's coming, been here before
If you think you're outta chances, well you've got one more
'Cause somebody's coming
That's gonna change everything
Somebody's coming that don't need your vote
Gonna rattle your cage and rock your boat
Somebody' coming like a thief in the night
Gonna stand by his people when we're took weak to fight
Well somebody's coming
It's gonna change everything
Somebody's coming
Somebody's coming
Look out!
Somebody's coming
Yes it's somebody coming
That's gonna to change everything
(Na na na na)
(Somebody, somebody, somebody)
(Somebody's coming, somebody's coming)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK MARCHETTI, SHANNON HILLS, TODD SNIDER
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atg
Dude's songs have about five times more total unique verses and lyrics than about 95% of songs; I've wondered for a long time how he remembers as many of them as he does over the course of a show. Errors are human. If you want perfect then put your iPod on repeat - same way, every time, no problem. Me? I'll be at the show.
luvzdolphins
Very powerful lyrics. Beautiful and sad song. Great message.
Joseph Schlichting
The real world is pretty sad...✌️
Montana
Im glad he sang it twice. It's my favorite verse.
dixieken
Been crying to this song since its release in mid 90's!!! Tonight, I played it twice without a tear!!! Quite a triumph for me. Just had to say it, ya'll!!!! Thanks fer readin!!!!
MrScrichter
You lost the heart! This such an amazing song! Someone post the full on version!
SPennell
Todd has written many GREAT songs...this may be his BEST!
JOE STONE
what a powerfull song
BrushApe66
PRODIGIOUSLY TALENTED! Haven't yet had the pleasure to see him live, but would drive 250 miles both ways on a school night to do so. Thank you for posting!
Mark Kimsey
I reckon if he wants to drop, add or change a stanza, he can. It's his song, after all, and he can 'screw it up' if he wants. Either way, a masterful song and story. As to the 'stoned' part? Who cares?