1. Mayumi Ya… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists under the name "Cindy":
1. Mayumi Yamamoto (山本真裕美, born May 5, 1958), known solely by her stage name Cindy, was a Japanese singer-songwriter, active as a singer from 1984 to 1997 and as a songwriter from 1984 to 1998.
She is probably best known for her song "私達を信じていて", and composing multiple Number One hits for Miho Nakayama, namely "人魚姫", "Witches" and "ROSÉCOLOR".
She passed away due to cancer at the age of 42 in Los Angeles, on January 12th, 2001.
2. A pop punk group from Auckland New Zealand
3. Kai Hugo, the dutch house producer rebranded himself as Palmbomen II in 2015 and released an ace album of psychedelic acid jams on Beats In Space. He named all the tracks on that record after various minor characters from episodes of The X-Files, but one of them – ‘Cindy Savalas’ – stuck somehow.
His next album, Memories of Cindy, filled in a fictional biography. Cindy lived in the small Californian town of Carmel Vista and died in mysterious circumstances. Hugo hired actor and model Blue LoLãn to give a face and voice to the character, and she sang on a few of the tracks – notably its blistering highlight, ‘Are You Friends with Amber?’.
Now Cindy has her own album – a pretty good, shoegaze-tinged dream pop record, recorded before the character’s ‘death’, with a loose narrative about her life, loves, and heartbreaks. LoLãn is front and centre, singing and talking on every track, breathing life into a character that has become an uncanny avatar for both LoLãn and Hugo.
4. San Franciso based group fronted by Karina Gill, together with Aaron Diko, Jesse Jackson and Simon Phillips. They released their first self-titled album in 2018, followed by Free Advice in 2020 and 1:2 in 2021. They are due to release a new album, Why Not Now?, on 14th April 2023.
At The Beach
Cindy Lyrics
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Run your fingers through your hair
Change your clothes and wash your face
I know your boss kept you late
Yeah these days the years flash by
It's just get up and try try try
The golden bells that you used to hear
Is now just wind whistling through your ears
Looks good tonight
I'm going to crown you king
Of your checkered past
Maybe we owned the world for awhile
Skip the fare and jump the turnstile
Your sad eyes and your fucked up teeth
Your Russian mother out in brighton beach
Maybe we felt free for a day
Now it's lay down and pay pay pay
The tv's on but the show is dumb
You remember when that drug was fun
But even that chip on your shoulder looks good tonight
I'm going to crown you king of your checkered past
Maybe I'm not good enough
Well I wasn't trying to be
Yeah it turns out the world was never bad enough for me
So I take my time baby I don't care
Change my jeans and I brush my hair
Cars honk when the light turns green
But those motherfuckers have to wait for me
And even this chip on my shoulder feels good tonight
You have to crown me queen of my checkered past
In Cindy's song "At The Beach," the lyrics depict a sense of acceptance and defiance in the face of life's challenges and disappointments. The opening lines suggest a laid-back attitude, as the singer encourages their partner to take their time and not worry about trivialities like their appearance. The mention of the boss keeping the partner late implies a demanding work environment, emphasizing the passage of time and the struggle to keep up with the fast pace of life.
The song alludes to a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. The reference to "golden bells" represents a time when there was a sense of excitement and joy, but now only the sound of wind passing through serves as a reminder of lost moments. Despite this, the singer finds beauty even in the partner's flaws, as the "[chip] on your shoulder looks good tonight," suggesting that these imperfections have become part of their identity.
The lyrics shift towards a broader perspective, speaking about collective experiences and capturing a sense of rebellion against societal norms. The mention of skipping fares and jumping turnstiles alludes to breaking free from constraints and rules. The partner's sad eyes and messed-up teeth are seen as part of their unique story, further emphasized by their Russian mother in Brighton Beach. The line "Maybe we felt free for a day, now it's lay down and pay pay pay" reflects the disillusionment of adulthood, where the initial sense of freedom gives way to responsibilities and the need to conform.
In the second half of the song, the focus shifts to the singer's personal journey. They express a sense of not being good enough, but also not trying to be. This reveals a rejection of societal judgment and a realization that the world was never bad enough to meet their expectations. The singer claims their own independence and autonomy, asserting that they will take their time and not be rushed by others. The closing lines, "You have to crown me queen of my checkered past," speaks to a triumph over adversity and embracing one's own history, regardless of its imperfections.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your time baby I don't care
No need to rush, I don't mind waiting
Run your fingers through your hair
Take a moment to relax and groom yourself
Change your clothes and wash your face
Freshen up and leave behind the troubles of the day
I know your boss kept you late
I understand the demands of your work
Yeah these days the years flash by
Time seems to fly by quickly nowadays
It's just get up and try try try
Life is about perseverance and constant effort
The golden bells that you used to hear
The joyful sounds of the past are now distant memories
Is now just wind whistling through your ears
Those pleasant memories have turned into mere empty echoes
But even that chip on your shoulder
Looks good tonight
Despite your troubles, you still look great
I'm going to crown you king
Of your checkered past
You have overcome challenges and now rule over your past mistakes
Maybe we owned the world for awhile
Perhaps there was a time when we felt invincible
Skip the fare and jump the turnstile
We took risks and broke the rules without consequences
Your sad eyes and your fucked up teeth
Your imperfections make you unique and endearing
Your Russian mother out in brighton beach
Your heritage and family background bring a sense of nostalgia
Maybe we felt free for a day
There was a fleeting moment of freedom in our lives
Now it's lay down and pay pay pay
The responsibilities of life have caught up to us
The tv's on but the show is dumb
The entertainment around us is lacking substance
You remember when that drug was fun
There was a time when you enjoyed the effects of a certain drug
But even that chip on your shoulder looks good tonight
Despite your challenges, you still appear confident and attractive
I'm going to crown you king of your checkered past
You have overcome your past mistakes and now reign over them
Maybe I'm not good enough
Perhaps I feel inadequate
Well I wasn't trying to be
I never intended to be perfect
Yeah it turns out the world was never bad enough for me
I realized that the world didn't bring enough hardship to shape me
So I take my time baby I don't care
I choose to go at my own pace and not worry
Change my jeans and I brush my hair
I freshen up and present my best self
Cars honk when the light turns green
Others may express impatience, but I stay unperturbed
But those motherfuckers have to wait for me
I make others wait for my own convenience
And even this chip on my shoulder feels good tonight
Despite my challenges, I feel confident and strong
You have to crown me queen of my checkered past
I have overcome my past mistakes and now rule over them like a queen
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Karina Gill
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@nnayar
What’s more disturbing: Brenda with Dylan or Jim’s choice of shirt!
@babyesther_
I could see kid cudi or whoever rocking that to pieces don't hate lol
@RBS_
....Oh, you.....ha-HAAA!! ....I was DYING to make a crack about Jim's 'couture' (and those shorts), but decided to stay neutral.....yet, YOU get ALL the 'likes'! ...ha-HAAA!
@sarahlynch2022
or Cindy's blue outfit
@cagdas-qu1yv
more comfortingly, spoken English is crystal clear to me (for a non native listener). May be it's just because of the dubbing... It feels like all cast speak all the lines in a studio
@ankia-w5399
Those were the days lol
@user-db9eh6si8w
This brings back soooo many of my teenage memories. Like when my very conservative parents caught me holding hands with a guy, when I was not allowed to date. Oh the horror :-) The scene that followed was very similar to the one of Brenda and her parents, exept mine happened at home. No beach club cabana scenerie Ha Ha.
@lnicole2504
What teenager wouldn't sneak around to see the guy they love, and was forbidden to see, behind their parent's back....? I know I would. And Jim would have too. He's such a control freak!
Oh, and I like his shirt... LOL 😂
@dylonrasco
2:48 Brandon's like "Oh 💩, Dylan's here"
3:32 Cindy's like "WTF! BRENDA'S WITH DYLAN AGAIN"
4:03 Jim be like "OH HELL NO"
4:09 Jim's like "That's it, I'm gonna get you Dylan"
@RBS_
...I know, right!? ...the whole thing was DELICIOUS! ...ha-HAA!