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 .
The Very Last Time
Todd Snider Lyrics
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You going to break my heart
Unlike the last time, this is the last time
You going to break my heart
Staring down the barrel of a lonesome truth
We never got that far
From the worn out welcome of a wasted youth
This is the last time, the very last time
You going to break my heart
Unlike the last time, this is the last time
You going to break my heart
I had a dream where you came to see me
You asked if I was okay
That’s how I knew that I was dreaming
You asked if I was okay
This is the last time, the very last time
You going to break my heart
Unlike the last time, this is the last time
You going to break my heart
You going to break my heart
So many things that I had hoped for
So many things I feared
Just like tears into a river
They way they’ve all disappeared
This is the last time, the very last time
You going to break my heart
Unlike the last time, this is the last time
You’re gonna break my heart
The song "The Very Last Time" by Todd Snider is a sad and heartbreaking song about a relationship that's seemingly coming to an end. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, with Snider lamenting the fact that this is going to be the last time his heart is broken by this person. He reflects on the past and the hopes and fears he had for the relationship, and how they have all disappeared like tears in a river. He then describes a dream he had where the person came to see him and asked if he was okay, which only serves to further emphasize the pain and loneliness he's feeling.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "this is the last time" several times, emphasizing the finality of the situation. Snider speaks of staring down the barrel of a lonesome truth, which suggests he's come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over and there's nothing left to salvage. The song ends with a plea to the person to not break his heart again, a final desperate plea for some kind of reprieve from the pain.
Overall, "The Very Last Time" is a beautifully sad and emotional song that captures the feelings of heartbreak and loss in a powerful and relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the last time, the very last time
I have decided that this will be the last time
You going to break my heart
That you will break my heart
Unlike the last time, this is the last time
Do not mistake this time for the last time
Staring down the barrel of a lonesome truth
Facing a harsh reality
We never got that far
Our relationship never progressed far enough
From the worn out welcome of a wasted youth
Reflecting on the time we invested in each other
I see the way we are
I recognize the current state of our relationship
I had a dream where you came to see me
I had a dream about you visiting me
You asked if I was okay
You expressed genuine concern for my well-being
That’s how I knew that I was dreaming
Realizing that it was a dream upon hearing your concern
So many things that I had hoped for
I had so many aspirations for our relationship
So many things I feared
I was also filled with fear about our relationship
Just like tears into a river
Everything has slipped away as easily as tears into a river
They way they’ve all disappeared
All the hopes and fears I had have disappeared
You’re gonna break my heart
I am sure that you will break my heart
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OldManTwain
Enjoy the style. Sounds great.
Curtis Thompson
Met him in Indy. Hell of a personality. All around down to earth good dude with some awesome tunes!
patti park
Love you Todd Snider. See you again at NYC Winery in March. Did I I say love ya. Please dint stop writing and talking to us. Love your stories and book