Simon's career began with a short-lived music group with her sister Lucy as The Simon Sisters. They had a minor hit in 1964 called "Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod", and made three albums together before Lucy left to get married and start a family. Later, Carly Simon collaborated with eclectic New York rockers Elephant's Memory for about six months. She also appeared in the 1971 Milos Forman movie Taking Off, playing an auditioning singer, and sang "Long Term Physical Effects", which was included in Taking Off, the 1971 soundtrack for the movie.
Simon's major breakthrough was 1972's No Secrets. The album spawned several successful singles, including Simon's biggest hit, "You're So Vain". Simon continued to produce successful albums through the 1970s and early 1980s, moving into film scores after she was dropped by her record label in 1985. She performed the main title song for the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me - "Nobody Does It Better" which was a worldwide hit in 1977.
His Friends Are More Than Fond Of Robin
Carly Simon Lyrics
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He doesn't need to compliment them
And always as he leaves he leaves them
Feeling proud just to know him
When Robin goes on holiday
There's no-one livin' in our lane
Oh yes, folks still live in our lane
Robin, I've never told you
But I'll be yours until we're old
Please learn to call me in your dreams
The way I'm lookin' at you is just as it seems
He's talked about before he gets there
Though he can never understand it
And I wouldn't like to be his alone
But I'm shy and can't demand it
But when Robin gives his love to others
There's no-one living in my heart
Oh yes, I keep others in my heart
But they're not like Robin
The song "His Friends Are More Than Fond Of Robin" by Carly Simon is a tale of unrequited love for a man named Robin. The lyrics speak of how Robin's friends adore him and are proud to know him, while the singer doesn't feel the same level of admiration from him. The singer speaks of how Robin is talked about before he arrives, and how they wouldn't want to be alone with Robin even though they crave his attention. The singer longs for Robin to call them in their dreams, indicating a desire for a deeper connection.
The second verse speaks of how when Robin goes on holiday, the singer feels sad to see people still living in their lane, even though they are not "like Robin." This reveals how the singer sees Robin as unique and special, and not just like any other person they encounter. The chorus reveals the singer's desire for Robin's love, saying that they keep others in their heart, but no one can compare to Robin.
The song shows how the singer is deeply in love with Robin but is too shy to express their feelings to him. They see Robin as someone who is loved by many and admired by all, and they long to be loved by him in return.
Line by Line Meaning
His friends are more than fond of Robin
Robin is very well-liked by his friends, who hold him in high regard above just a simple fondness.
He doesn't need to compliment them
Robin is comfortable with his friends without having to flatter or praise them excessively.
And always as he leaves he leaves them, Feeling proud just to know him
Robin has a positive effect on his friends, who feel a sense of pride and happiness just from being associated with him.
When Robin goes on holiday, There's no-one livin' in our lane, Oh yes, folks still live in our lane, But they're not like Robin
Robin's absence is keenly felt as there is no one else who can compare to or match his unique presence.
Robin, I've never told you, But I'll be yours until we're old, Please learn to call me in your dreams, The way I'm lookin' at you is just as it seems
The singer has deep affection for Robin, enough to be his lifelong companion, but is too shy to express her feelings to him directly.
He's talked about before he gets there, Though he can never understand it, And I wouldn't like to be his alone, But I'm shy and can't demand it
Robin's reputation precedes him and people speak highly of him, but the singer is unsure about having a romance with him due to her shyness and low self-esteem.
But when Robin gives his love to others, There's no-one living in my heart, Oh yes, I keep others in my heart, But they're not like Robin
The singer has room in her heart for other people, but none of them can replace the emotional attachment she feels for Robin, especially when he gives his love to others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLY SIMON
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