Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam – Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose

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About The Song

In the realm of country music, few names evoke the same level of reverence and admiration as Dwight Yoakam. With his signature Bakersfield twang, virtuosic guitar skills, and a voice that could cut through steel, Yoakam has carved an indelible mark on the genre, earning him a place among the pantheon of country music legends.

Released in 1990 as the lead single off his album If There Was a Way, “Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose” stands as one of Yoakam’s most enduring and beloved anthems. The song is a masterclass in honky-tonk storytelling, weaving a tale of heartbreak, resilience, and the transformative power of music.

Yoakam’s voice, a potent blend of grit and tenderness, takes center stage from the outset, effortlessly conveying the narrator’s emotional turmoil. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man seeking solace in the familiar embrace of a honky-tonk, hoping to drown out the lingering memories of a lost love.

As the song progresses, the tempo quickens, and the instrumentation swells, mirroring the narrator’s growing determination to break free from his sorrow. The fiddle and steel guitar weave intricate melodies around Yoakam’s impassioned vocals, creating an atmosphere of raw emotion that is both exhilarating and cathartic.

The chorus, with its infectious refrain of “Turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose”, serves as a powerful declaration of the narrator’s refusal to be consumed by his pain. It is a plea for release, a desperate cry for the music to wash away his heartache and set him free.

“Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose” is more than just a country song; it is an anthem for anyone who has ever experienced the sting of heartbreak or the restorative power of music. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope to be found, and that the human spirit can endure anything if given the right soundtrack.

Yoakam’s masterful performance and the song’s timeless message have ensured its place as a cornerstone of country music history. “Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose” is a song that will continue to resonate with listeners for generations to come, a testament to the enduring power of music to heal, uplift, and inspire.

Video

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Lyric

Well, I’m back again for another nightOf trying to break free from this sadness that I can’t lay to restThis old honky-tonk sure does feel like homeAnd the music with the laughter seem to soothe my loneliness
Turn it on, turn it up, turn me looseFrom her memory that’s driving me lonely, crazy and blueIt helps me forget her, so the louder the betterHey mister, turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
If a tear should fall if I should whisper her nameTo some stranger I’m holdin’ while we’re dancin’ to an old Buck Owens songI know she won’t mind, she won’t even knowShe’ll be dancing with a memory crying teardrops of her own
Turn it on, turn it up, turn me looseFrom her memory that’s driving me lonely, crazy and blueIt helps me forget her, so the louder the betterHey mister, turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
Turn it on, turn it up, turn me looseFrom her memory that’s driving me lonely, crazy and blueIt helps me forget her, so the louder the betterHey mister, turn it on, turn it up, turn me looseYeah, mister turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose
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