The band signed with Capitol Records and scored a Top 20 hit with their first single, "Leona," in 1984. That success was quickly followed by their first #1 hit, "Step That Step". The band had their ups and downs on the charts throughout the 1980s. But radio success was not really Sawyer Brown's strong suit. It never was. Rather, they have been successful due to their live performances. Fans flock to the band's concerts year after year, whether the band performs in a stadium, state fair, or casino. The live shows, more than anything, sustained the band until 1989's remake of the George Jones hit "The Race Is On" put them back near the top of the charts.
In 1991, after the release of their album Buick, guitarist Bobby Randall left the group to remain close to his family and host a short-lived TV talent show, You Can Be A Star. Duncan Cameron, formerly of The Amazing Rhythm Aces, was chosen as his replacement just as Sawyer Brown was about to become country music's "it" band. The band then switched labels, moving to Curb Records and releasing the albums The Dirt Road, Cafe On The Corner, and Outskirts Of Town, which saw hit after hit for the band in the early to mid-'90s.
Sawyer Brown was all over country music radio and television for much of the decade. After 1999's Top 10 hit "Drive Me Wild," however, the country music industry seemed to forget about Sawyer Brown in favor of newer acts like Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban.
The band was having ups and downs in the charts again – mostly downs. In 2003, they parted with Curb, their record label of eleven years, and signed with Lyric Street Records. They released one single, "I'll Be Around", and then left Lyric Street as well. In 2004, they re-signed with Curb, but Duncan Cameron decided to leave the group to pursue a life-long dream of flying for Southwest Airlines.
Guitarist Shayne Hill was added to the lineup as they prepared for the release of their 20th album, Mission Temple Fireworks Stand. While Sawyer Brown is still looking to reclaim the top of the charts, their live shows continue to keep the band going strong.
This Night Won't Last Forever
Sawyer Brown Lyrics
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Happy music and conversation
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have the blues
In the corner there's a couple dancing
From the kitchen I can hear them laughing
Oh I wish I was celebrating too
[Chorus]
I know the sun is gonna rise sometime
I need some hope for a bright tomorrow
And I know this heart is gonna mend just fine
So pardon me for my disposition
I wish I didn't have to sit and listen
Their playing the same old songs on the stereo
She's been lying since the day I met her
I be better off to just forget her
Oh I would rather be lonesome all alone
[Chorus]
Suddenly there's a strange vibration from my head to my toe
Filling me with a strange sensation
Somebody's telling me somebody's saying
[Chorus x2]
Sawyer Brown's song "This Night Won't Last Forever" is a ballad that explores the emotions one feels when they know a relationship is coming to an end. The song features pure and heartfelt lyrics that evoke universal feelings of heartbreak, loneliness, and longing. The singer is at a party where he sees couples enjoying themselves, laughing, and dancing. Instead of feeling happy, he has the blues and wishes he was celebrating too with someone he loves.
The lyrics of the song capture the essence of a moment that is both bittersweet and poignant. The singer is aware that the night won't last forever, and even though he is feeling down at this very moment, he has hope that the sun will rise sometime, and his heart will mend just fine. He acknowledges his loneliness and his need for a brighter tomorrow, which may be a result of letting go of someone he cares deeply about. The song ends with the singer feeling a strange vibration, and he knows intuitively that someone is telling him something that he needs to hear.
Overall, "This Night Won't Last Forever" is a powerful song that explores the universal emotions of heartbreak, loneliness, and hope. The song's lyrics are poignant and beautifully capture the essence of a moment that is both bittersweet and hopeful.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody Likes a celebration
Everyone loves to have a good time and enjoy themselves.
Happy music and conversation
People enjoy listening to upbeat music and engaging in lively conversation at parties or gatherings.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have the blues
Although everyone around him is having fun, the singer is feeling down and a bit sad.
In the corner there's a couple dancing
A pair of people are dancing together in the corner of the room.
From the kitchen I can hear them laughing
The artist can hear the couple laughing together from the kitchen.
Oh I wish I was celebrating too
The singer wishes he could be having fun and celebrating with everyone else.
I know this night won't last forever
The singer is aware that the night will eventually come to an end.
I know the sun is gonna rise sometime
The artist knows that a new day will come and the darkness will end.
I need some hope for a bright tomorrow
The artist is looking for something to give him hope and optimism for the future.
And I know this heart is gonna mend just fine
The artist is confident that he will heal emotionally and be okay in the end.
So pardon me for my disposition
The singer is apologizing for his mood or attitude.
I wish I didn't have to sit and listen
The artist is tired of being around others who are having a good time and wishes he could leave.
Their playing the same old songs on the stereo
The music being played is repetitive and boring to the singer.
She's been lying since the day I met her
The singer has realized that someone he knows has been dishonest with him from the beginning of their relationship.
I be better off to just forget her
The singer believes he would be better off letting go of this person and moving on without them.
Oh I would rather be lonesome all alone
The artist prefers to be lonely and by himself than be with someone who isn't honest with him.
Suddenly there's a strange vibration from my head to my toe
The artist experiences a physical sensation out of the blue.
Filling me with a strange sensation
The sensation is overwhelming and unfamiliar to the singer.
Somebody's telling me somebody's saying
An external force or voice is communicating with the singer.
I know this night won't last forever
The artist repeats his earlier realization that the night will eventually come to an end.
I know the sun is gonna rise sometime
The artist repeats his earlier realization that a new day will come and the darkness will end.
I need some hope for a bright tomorrow
The artist repeats his earlier desire for hope and optimism for the future.
And I know this heart is gonna mend just fine
The singer repeats his earlier confidence that he will heal emotionally and be okay in the end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL LA BOUNTY, ROY FREELAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@toddmiller7876
This man's voice is a gift from God.
@timhall9424
This is such a pretty song i loved it when it came out and it only sounds better now . Im 56 now and the memories that come back to me when i hear this is crazy .Hope everybody else gets the same reaction .
@jstingray
This song perfectly describes my mentality through all my struggles in life. Epilepsy, loneliness, depression, the feeling of hopelessness. Yet I continue on, because I know it can't last forever. Eventually something will come along to give me hope for a brighter tomorrow. Even if I cant see it today, it could be waiting just around the bend. If I stop moving forward, I'll never see it. So I continue to trudge through all of life's hardships, because I know this night won't last forever.
@newmoon54
Glad to have and keep you aboard Starship earth my friend~!~
My poor nephew has been an epileptic since he was a young boy. He's endured so much, he's now in early 40's and as far as I know, he's never been granted a drivers license.
We need to remember the hardship(s) and accompanied mental pain and sadness of others~!~ The government
should make a holiday for people with special needs and circumstances as a good way of honoring our friends and family members and that would aid us as a reminder~!~
Have a wonderful day! God bless you be well ~!~!~!~
@katgrey6239
Amen!
@mistyhammond753
My amazing son battles with stuff, hurts me that I can't give his feelings a kiss and a bandage. Hang in there, you have to find your happy, no one is going to give it to you, my happy is so lame, but real, I have chickens, makes me happy just watching them peck around. Simple life, they are just happy in the sun, makes my heart happy to see them happy. Keep your head up, tomorrow is another day ❤
@daverogers5609
Pray and trust in God.
@lorenzacoleman9210
God bless you ❤
@toniricks3988
Of all the concerts I ever attended, Sawyer Brown was definitely the most memorable. Gosh! I miss this music!
@bamnowlan6713
They are touring now!!! I saw them last night. The documentary and a new album will be out sion!! They sound amazing!!(and still got the moves!)