Born Marguerite J. Pinder in Chester, PA[1] Wells sang with Fat Larry's Band, BreezePhiladelphia vocalist Brandi Wells formerly backed "Fat" Larry James and his various groups, as well as serving as lead singer for Breeze and Slick. Her debut solo project was released in 1981 on the WMOT/Fantasy label, and in 1982 the single "Watch Out" .Brandi Wells's album 'Watch Out', released in 1981 on WMOT Records. 'Watch Out' reached position #37 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart in 1982, it lasts 16 weeks on this chart.Brandi Wells died in Chester, Pennsylvania, in March 2003 of breast cancer, at the age of 47
Watch Out
Brandi Wells Lyrics
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Don't think about running
Watch out, see us coming
Don't think about running
Speak up, stop playing
Who cares what you're saying?
Speak up, stop playing
Who cares what you're saying?
How does it feel to be floating away?
7th generation today
Fight your own wars and just let us play
Can you take yourself seriously?
Skip the same ol' routine take it off your routine
You think we're joking? Stop testing us
'Cause we're breaking through you're just barking
Who are you comparing? Our ways scaring you?
Watch out, see us coming
Don't think about running
Watch out, see us coming
Don't think about running
Speak up, stop playing
Who cares what you're saying?
Speak up, stop playing
Who cares what you're saying?
What you're saying?
How does it feel to be floating away?
7th generation today
Fight your own wars and just let us play
Can you take yourself seriously?
Watch out, see us coming
Don't think about running
Watch out, see us coming
Don't think about running
How does it feel to be floating away?
7th generation today
Fight your own wars and just let us play
Can you take yourself seriously?
Watch out, see us coming
Don't think about running
Watch out, see us coming
Don't think about running
The lyrics to Brandi Wells's "Watch Out" seem to be a call to action and an assertion of power. The repeated phrase "watch out, see us coming, don't think about running" suggest that the singer and their community are making a bold entrance, and that others had better take notice. The call to "speak up, stop playing, who cares what you're saying?" seems to be an admonition to the naysayers and those who might dismiss the singer's and their group's opinions or ideas.
The section that asks, "how does it feel to be floating away? 7th generation today" is a bit cryptic, but may be a reference to native or indigenous beliefs about seven generations of ancestors and descendants, and how their actions today impact those yet to come. The following line, "fight your own wars and just let us play" suggests that the singer and community want to be able to focus on their own goals and pursuits without being dragged into others' conflicts or dramas.
The repeated questions, "can you take yourself seriously?" seem to be a challenge to those who might doubt the singer's sincerity or resolve. The final repetition of "watch out, see us coming, don't think about running" reinforces the idea that the singer and their community are making their presence felt, and that others may need to step aside or get out of the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch out, see us coming
Be careful and notice our presence
Don't think about running
Don't try to escape or avoid us
Speak up, stop playing
Express yourself and stop pretending
Who cares what you're saying?
Your words are insignificant and irrelevant
What you're saying?
What are you even trying to communicate?
How does it feel to be floating away?
Are you detached and unaware of what's happening?
7th generation today
We represent the future and the legacy of our ancestors
Fight your own wars and just let us play
Handle your own problems and let us enjoy ourselves
Can you take yourself seriously?
Do you have the maturity and self-awareness to be taken seriously?
Skip the same ol' routine take it off your routine
Break from the monotony and try something new
You think we're joking? Stop testing us
Don't underestimate us and stop trying to challenge us
'Cause we're breaking through you're just barking
We're making progress while you're just making noise
Who are you comparing? Our ways scaring you?
Why are you trying to judge us and are you intimidated by our approach?
Watch out, see us coming
Be careful and notice our presence
Don't think about running
Don't try to escape or avoid us
Watch out, see us coming
Be careful and notice our presence
Don't think about running
Don't try to escape or avoid us
How does it feel to be floating away?
Are you detached and unaware of what's happening?
7th generation today
We represent the future and the legacy of our ancestors
Fight your own wars and just let us play
Handle your own problems and let us enjoy ourselves
Can you take yourself seriously?
Do you have the maturity and self-awareness to be taken seriously?
Watch out, see us coming
Be careful and notice our presence
Don't think about running
Don't try to escape or avoid us
Watch out, see us coming
Be careful and notice our presence
Don't think about running
Don't try to escape or avoid us
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARGUERITE J. PINDER, NICHOLAS MARTINELLI
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