Tired of Toein' the Line
Rocky Burnette
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Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line. Don't know why you want to jump on me, Baby, baby, baby, and make-a me cry. Baby, I, I'm gonna find myself someone new, Someone who will be true, But no more toeing the line. I know it's o-ooh-over, cause I've seen the signs. Don't let me waste your precious time. Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line. If you want to get uh-rid of me, Baby, baby, baby, you're doin' fine. Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line. I'm gonna put on my walkin' shoes And leave you far behind. You're rolling over in clover so refined, But you can't fix this broken heart of mine. Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line. Don't know why you want to jump on me, Baby, baby, baby, and make-a me cry. Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line. Don't know why you want to jump on me, Baby, baby, baby, and make-a me cry. Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line. Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line. Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line. Baby, I'm tired of toeing the line.
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Written by: ROCKY BURNETTE, RONALD COLEMAN
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10 facts about this song
Concept and Production"Tired of Toein' The Line" is a song by American rockabilly artist Rocky Burnette that was first released in 1980. The song became a hit that year, reaching number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Burnette and Ron Coleman, who also worked as his tour bassist. Their collaboration turned into a classic that is still remembered today.
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Chart Performance** Apart from being a hit in the United States, "Tired of Toein' The Line" also managed to chart in several other countries. For instance, it reached number 8 in the UK Singles Chart, and it also made it to the top ten in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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Genre and Style"Tired of Toein' The Line" is often identified as a pop rock song with strong elements of rockabilly, a style that Rocky inherited from his father, Johnny Burnette, who was a pioneer of the rockabilly genre.
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Movie SoundtracksThe song has appeared in several films since its release. It was featured on the soundtrack for the movies “Cherry, Harry & Raquel!” and “Vampires Suck" and was also used in a scene in the film "Joe Versus the Volcano."
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Disappearance and Re-entryAlthough "Tired of Toein' The Line" was Burnette's biggest hit and made him famous, he somewhat disappeared from the music scene shortly after its success. Nevertheless, the song continues to be played on retro radio, bringing him back to the spotlight time and again.
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Cover VersionsThe song has seen numerous cover versions by different artists in different languages all over the world. Notably, it was covered by German punk band Die Toten Hosen for their cover album "Underground".
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Music VideoThe song's music video was styled in a typical 1980s MTV fashion. It featured a mix of live action and animated sequences, with Rocky depicted as a comic strip rock star. This unique approach made it stand out during the era when music videos were becoming popular.
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Subsequent AlbumsAfter the colossal success of "Tired of Toein' the Line," Burnette released a few more albums, including "Heart Stopper" in 1981 and "Rock Solid" in 1988, though none managed to replicate the success of this song.
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Father's InfluenceRocky, the son of rock and roll pioneer Johnny Burnette, has often mentioned in interviews that his father's music heavily influenced his writing style and music career, evident in the rockabilly style of "Tired of Toein' The Line."
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