Frank Mills
Annie Golden Lyrics


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I met a boy called Frank Mills
On September twelfth right here
In front of the Waverly
But unfortunately I lost his address
He was last seen with his friend, a drummer
He resembles George Harrison of The Beatles
But he wears his hair tied in a small bow at the back
I love him but it embarrasses me
To walk down the street with him
He lives in Brooklyn somewhere
And he wears his white crash helmet
He has golden chains on his leather jacket
And on the back are written the names
"Mary" and "Mom" and "Hell's Angels"
I would gratefully appreciate if you see him tell him




I'm in the park with my girlfriend and please
Tell him Angela and I don't want the two dollars back just him

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Annie Golden's Frank Mills tell the story of a young woman's search for a boy she fell in love with but lost contact with. The song begins with her reminiscing about meeting a boy named Frank Mills on September 12th in front of the Waverly. Sadly, she lost his address, but she remembers that he was last seen with his drummer friend who resembled George Harrison of The Beatles. She describes Frank Mills' unique hairstyle - tied in a small bow at the back, which adds to his distinctive appearance.


The singer admits that she loves Frank, but she's embarrassed to be seen with him due to his appearance. Frank lives in Brooklyn, and he wears a white crash helmet and golden chains on his leather jacket. The back of his jacket has the names "Mary," "Mom," and "Hell's Angels" written on it, suggesting that he's in a gang. The chorus is a plea for anyone who sees Frank to tell him that she's in the park with her girlfriend and that she wants to see him again. She ends the song by asking that he doesn't bring back the two dollars she lent him, only Frank would be enough.


Overall, the song tells a story of missed connections and lost love, with its protagonist trying to track down a boy who captured her heart. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about yearning for someone we've lost touch with have made Frank Mills a beloved song, even outside of its original context.


Line by Line Meaning

I met a boy called Frank Mills
I encountered this guy named Frank Mills


On September twelfth right here
The specific date and location where we met


In front of the Waverly
The exact place where we met


But unfortunately I lost his address
I did not keep Frank Mills' contact information


He was last seen with his friend, a drummer
Frank Mills was last seen with a musician friend


He resembles George Harrison of The Beatles
Frank Mills looks like a member of The Beatles


But he wears his hair tied in a small bow at the back
Frank Mills wears a distinctive hairstyle with a bow at the back


I love him but it embarrasses me
I have feelings for Frank Mills, but it makes me feel self-conscious and uncomfortable


To walk down the street with him
Being seen with Frank Mills in public makes me uneasy


He lives in Brooklyn somewhere
Frank Mills' general place of residence


And he wears his white crash helmet
Frank Mills wears a helmet when riding his bike or motorcycle


He has golden chains on his leather jacket
Frank Mills accessorizes his leather jacket with gold chains


And on the back are written the names
The names of three people are written on the back of Frank Mills' jacket


"Mary" and "Mom" and "Hell's Angels"
The three names written on the back are Mary, Mom, and Hell's Angels


I would gratefully appreciate if you see him tell him
Please relay a message to Frank Mills if you see him


I'm in the park with my girlfriend and please
My current whereabouts and situation


Tell him Angela and I don't want the two dollars back just him
A message for Frank Mills to join us in the park and not worry about repaying two dollars he may owe us




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GALT MAC DERMOT, GEROME RAGNI, JAMES RADO

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Comments from YouTube:

Darren Donahue

Are you kidding me?!!?!? This is amazing! Annie Golden is epic & I'm so thankful we have this performance of her! Thanks for posting

D. Dios

Yep Annie from THE SHIRTS
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alexanderdiaz1

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Farnham Scott

How adorable.  I worked with Annie several times on readings and showcases of plays by my late friend Ed Kelleher back in the 70s.  Annie told me that she didn't mind that "Frank Mills" got cut from the HAIR movie so much, but that a reprise of I believe "Easy to be Hard" at a picnic scene before they tried to spring Berger was a really lovely moment.  Pity none of the exclusions are on the bare-bones dvd.

Mel Adkins

One of the best versions of this song that I've ever seen.

Beverley Seaver

I adore how comfortable she looks in her body!!!!

David Earnhardt

I love Annie! Hers eyes captive me and her secret smile makes me wonder what is behind it. What a beautiful lady!

maorigurlify

I could listen to her all day she has such a sweet voice :) and i love her playing Norma on OITNB

dennisgreen

that's how you deliver this song AMAZING

fedtho

Hm, still only two women whose three performances of this secret Hair favorite of mine sound right to me:
- Original Broadway Cast singer (deepest apologies to her for her name escaping my memory, dammit)
- Annie Golden in Forman's Hair
- Annie Golden here in this heartwarming performance. Man, she's conveing so much here, a true old school professional in the best possible sense.
Kudos for the upload !!!!

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