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 .
Stuck All Night
Todd Snider Lyrics
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Stuck all night in a hotel room
Stuck on rock and roll time
Tryin' to make something of a crossword puzzle
'Cause I can't think of nothing to rhyme.
Watching these trucks leave Birmingham
I've been callin' my house all night long
Ain't nobody pickin' up.
Where could my baby be ?
Where could my baby be ?
Where could my baby be ?
I feel so lonely by myself.
Been stuck all night in a hotel room
Stuck inside my head
The world outside's flyin' high and wide
While I'm sittin' here on this bed.
I oughta be walkin' around somewhere
Not starin' at a telephone
But I've been callin' my house all night long
And there's still nobody home.
Where could my baby be ?
Where could my baby be ?
Where could my baby be ?
I feel so lonely by myself
Please, don't let her be with somebody else.
Stuck all night in a hotel room
Stuck up wide awake
Tryin' to get over this sinking feeling
That I can't seem to shake.
Flipping through the TV news
Losing all my cool
Calling my house all night long
Feeling like a fool.
Where could my baby be ?
Where could my baby be ?
Where could my baby be ?
I feel so lonely by myself.
Where could my baby be ?
Where could my baby be ?
Where could my baby be ?
I feel so lonely by myself
Please, don't let her be with somebody else
Don't let her be with somebody.
Todd Snider's "Stuck All Night" is a love song of sorts, but it's not your typical gushy ballad. Rather, it's a melancholy tune about being stuck in a hotel room, unable to figure out a crossword puzzle, and worrying about where his lover might be. The song has an almost bluesy feel to it, with Snider's voice and guitar work conveying a sense of weariness and resignation.
Throughout the song, Snider expresses his frustration with being stuck in a hotel, unable to come up with anything to rhyme for his crossword puzzle. He's restless, flipping through TV channels and losing his cool, but mostly he's concerned about his lover. He's been calling their house all night, but no one is answering, and he's worried that she might be with someone else. This anxiety is reflected in the chorus, which repeats the line "Where could my baby be?" over and over again, emphasizing the singer's desperation.
Overall, "Stuck All Night" is a sad song about longing and uncertainty. It's a reminder that even the most exciting lives can be lonely and confusing at times, and that the things we want most are often the hardest to hold on to.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck all night in a hotel room
Spent the entire night in a hotel without going out
Stuck on rock and roll time
Feeling restless and unable to fall asleep due to jet lag or excitement
Tryin' to make something of a crossword puzzle
Attempting to complete a crossword puzzle as a way to pass the time
'Cause I can't think of nothing to rhyme.
Unable to write lyrics due to writer's block
Watching these trucks leave Birmingham
Observing trucks leaving the city of Birmingham
Drinkin' wine from a paper cup
Drinking wine from a disposable cup due to lack of proper glassware
I've been callin' my house all night long
Making repeated attempts to call one's own home
Ain't nobody pickin' up.
No one is answering the phone at home
Where could my baby be ?
Wondering about the whereabouts of one's significant other
I feel so lonely by myself.
Feeling incredibly alone and isolated
Been stuck all night in a hotel room
Reiterating that one has not left the hotel room all night
Stuck inside my head
Trapped in one's own thoughts and feelings
The world outside's flyin' high and wide
Everything else in the world is moving forward and progressing
While I'm sittin' here on this bed.
Meanwhile, one is confined to the bed
I oughta be walkin' around somewhere
Thinking that one should be exploring the city, rather than staying in the hotel
Not starin' at a telephone
Instead of staring at the phone, one should be out and about
But I've been callin' my house all night long
However, one has been too preoccupied with contacting home
And there's still nobody home.
Despite repeated calls, no one is answering the phone at home
Stuck up wide awake
Unable to fall asleep despite feeling exhausted
Tryin' to get over this sinking feeling
Attempting to overcome a deep, emotional distress
Flipping through the TV news
Changing channels to find something to watch
Losing all my cool
Becoming increasingly agitated and unsettled
Feeling like a fool.
Realizing that one is wasting time and energy feeling upset about being alone
Please, don't let her be with somebody else.
Begging fate or a higher power to ensure one's significant other is not with someone else
Don't let her be with somebody.
Repeating the plea to make sure the significant other is not with someone else
Contributed by Micah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
spikethegreat
sweet! Very well done.
adolf shitler
the audio is top notch
Don Lewis
this video rules! Can't believe I never saw it before!
coleman schneider
Just a good song on a bad night
K. Mason
He probably thinks it's too polished, but this is a great Todd Snider song AND video...
loungecruz
great
MuddyG
Only Todd could trash a hotel room Jenga style.
Mitch
I like his hair shorter like that.