Tangerine
Beach Fossil Lyrics
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After a while it's all a story
And if you think you understand me
I guess you're right it's all I can be
I know all along
What I see, what I need
Nothing in between
Tangerine
Deep in the hours after midnight
Skating underneath the streetlight
Lie down together while we get high
Ride to the water for the sunrise
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
All I need, tangerine
Tangerine
All I need, tangerine
Tangerine
Ooh, ooh
All I need, tangerine
Tangerine
The song "Tangerine" by Beach Fossils is a nostalgic representation of a past relationship that has become difficult to remember after everything has turned into a blur. As the song progresses, it evokes the feeling of something that is trying to keep from slipping away forever. The lyrics state that the couple’s time together is always blurry, and after a while, it all becomes a story. This can be interpreted as the singer's memory of the relationship, and how the joint memories have become hazy and unclear. It is as if the couple's time together has blurred into one memory, and he is trying to grasp the real aches and feelings before they disappear.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the singer knows exactly what he sees and what he needs, and nothing is in between. The reference to “Tangerine” is an indication of the euphoria and bliss associated with the memories of his past love. When he says, “All I need, tangerine,” it is as if he feels that he only needs the feeling he once had with his past love, not the person, to fully be happy. The song continues with hints of late night skateboarding trips, getting high, and watching the sunrise. These lyrics reveal the singer's nostalgia for their past relationship and how those past times are still fresh in his mind.
Overall, "Tangerine" is a vividly described memory of a past love that still resonates with the singer in some way or another. It paints a picture of a relationship that has long since passed but has left a profound impact upon the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Our time together's always blurry
The memories of our time together are hazy and unclear.
After a while it's all a story
As time passes, our experiences become more like stories and less like real events.
And if you think you understand me
If you believe that you comprehend who I am,
I guess you're right it's all I can be
then your understanding is accurate, because I am not capable of being more than I am.
I know all along
From the beginning, I have known
What I see, what I need
what my desires and necessities are
Nothing in between
There are no obstacles or barriers that stand between me and my desires.
Everything, tangerine
My desires encompass everything, represented by the color of tangerine.
Tangerine
My desires that encompass everything, represented by the color of tangerine.
Deep in the hours after midnight
During the depths of the night, when it is very late
Skating underneath the streetlight
We glide under the light cast by the streetlamp on our skates
Lie down together while we get high
We lay next to each other, growing more intoxicated as we imbibe.
Ride to the water for the sunrise
We journey to the water to witness the sun's return to the sky.
All I need, tangerine
My all-consuming desires that encompass everything, represented by the color of tangerine.
Tangerine
My all-consuming desires that encompass everything, represented by the color of tangerine.
All I need, tangerine
My all-consuming desires that encompass everything, represented by the color of tangerine.
Tangerine
My all-consuming desires that encompass everything, represented by the color of tangerine.
Ooh, ooh
Vocal interlude.
Ooh, ooh
Vocal interlude.
Ooh, ooh
Vocal interlude.
All I need, tangerine
My all-consuming desires that encompass everything, represented by the color of tangerine.
Tangerine
My all-consuming desires that encompass everything, represented by the color of tangerine.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Caroline Elizabeth Polachek, Jack Doyle Smith, James Dustin Payseur, Tommy Davidson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexjames4064
Our time together's always blurry
After a while it's all a story
And if you think you understand me
I guess you're right it's all I can be
I know all along
What i see
What i need
Nothing in between
Everything
Tangerine
Tangerine
Deep in the hours after midnight
Skating underneath the street light
Lie down together while we get high
Ride to the water for the sunrise
All I need
Tangerine
Tangerine
All I need
Tangerine
Tangerine
All I need
Tangerine
Tangerine
@keeleyandacontra
Beach Fossils and Slowdive??? I'm actually in love
@corentinld3011
then you need to listen to Beach Fossils's cover of "Alison" :)
@manco828
Rachel Goswell != Slowdive. You need the other 4 guys too...
@cosmoknotmusic
Corentin Le Denmat that's a hesitant 👍🏿. I have hope hearing this song and knowing their capabilities are easily strong and beautiful enough to at least justify the release, but that's such a bold song choice. I'm 😩 nervous. Going in search of possible unheard treasure.
@cosmoknotmusic
I declare this my official 2017 spring jam
@matt7037
If you like it please check band from Poland called Newest Zealand. Them 2010 debut s/t album has very similar sound to "Tangerine" and tracks such "Dreamt of You" or "Nuke Nuke" have similar chord progression ;-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow7eCvZVJJc&list=OLAK5uy_mgZ687bnSo5ymW3lg9TD4y9m_ysDbP4So&index=5&t=0s
@bigandtall2778
I heard this on 88.5 out of Tampa(WMNF) PLEASE don't slam me too hard, but I'm 53 and this is KICK ASS ROCK AND ROLL! Ageism like ALL discrimination kills creativity. A lot of people my age would like this music. Current set up; F-13 Custom w/Formica bottom,Tracker Trucks 6- Trac Mags from 1979w/Copers, Builtin Bearings and Rat Bones
@cranismcbasketbale1116
you are so kickass. i salute you and your rat bones
@berlyngrey9242
Hell yeah bro. Music connects everyone together. There's no age limit to what is good music! Cheers
@namesolonggood1sgone
91.,5 WPRK out of Orlando for me. Late 30s here.