Seeing Double
Cindy Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah that's you asleep at the wheel and yeah, yeah that's me on the cctv but the shout in the distance is just the radio left on in the kitchen dress me in white, dress me in black hold the light steady, tell the whole story cuz that's what it's like seeing double yeah you can have it you can get all you want to sleep through the night in the folds of the saint's red robe or a gray cadillac, or a heavy song if i fall at your feet and you fall at mine then we lay head to toe like the kids we were long ago and that's what it's like seeing double we stand knee deep in the rising water and talk about some bridge we guess we'll come to later then i turn to you and say hey have you heard the one about the dog and the cat and the three drunk men?




Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Cindy's song "Seeing Double" portray a complex emotional dynamic between two individuals. The opening lines suggest a sense of detachment and complacency. The mention of being "asleep at the wheel" and being observed on CCTV implies a lack of awareness or consciousness, possibly in a metaphorical sense. It suggests that both individuals may be going through the motions without truly engaging with each other or their surroundings.


The shout in the distance being attributed to the radio left on in the kitchen signifies a distant and detached way of communication. It highlights the lack of genuine connection and emotional intimacy between the two people involved. The mention of dressing in both white and black conveys a sense of duality, contrasting light and darkness. This could symbolize a longing for clarity and understanding in their relationship, hoping that someone holds the light steady to reveal the truth and tell the whole story.


The repetition of the phrase "seeing double" throughout the lyrics indicates a sense of confusion or ambiguity in their perception of reality and their relationship. It suggests that their experiences or emotions may be distorted or perplexing, resembling the sensation of seeing two of everything.


The following lines depict a sense of nostalgia and perhaps a desire for simplicity and innocence. Falling at each other's feet and laying head to toe, like the kids they used to be, signifies a longing for a time when their relationship was more carefree and uncomplicated. This contrasts with the earlier depiction of detachment and complacency, suggesting that they yearn for more genuine and intimate connection.


The lyrics then shift to a conversation about seemingly trivial subjects, such as a joke about a dog, a cat, and three drunk men. This exchange could symbolize a way of avoiding deeper issues or discomforting conversations. The reference to standing knee deep in rising water and discussing a bridge they will come to later highlights the tendency to delay addressing important matters. It suggests a reluctance or fear to confront the challenges and potential conflicts in their relationship.


Overall, "Seeing Double" conveys a mix of detachment, longing for intimacy, and evasion of deeper issues. The imagery and metaphoric elements employed in the lyrics paint a picture of confusion, nostalgia, and a desire for more genuine connection between two individuals who may be struggling to navigate their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah that's you
Yes, it's undeniably you, not fully aware or attentive


asleep at the wheel
completely oblivious, not taking control or responsibility


and yeah, yeah that's me
And yes, it's me


on the cctv
captured on the surveillance cameras, observed but detached


but the shout in the distance
However, the far-off noise


is just the radio left on in the kitchen
is only the sound of the radio unintentionally left playing in the kitchen


dress me in white, dress me in black
Adorn me in contrasting colors, symbolizing purity and darkness


hold the light steady, tell the whole story
Keep the illumination steady, narrate the complete narrative


cuz that's what it's like seeing double
Because that's the experience of perceiving two simultaneous realities


yeah you can have it
Yes, you can possess it


you can get all you want
You can attain everything you desire


to sleep through the night
To peacefully slumber through the darkness


in the folds of the saint's red robe
Within the intricate layers of a holy figure's crimson garment


or a gray cadillac, or a heavy song
Or within a gray luxury car, or a sorrowful, weighty melody


if i fall at your feet
If I surrender myself completely to you


and you fall at mine
And you reciprocate that surrender


then we lay head to toe
Then we lie in an intimate, entwined position


like the kids we were long ago
Similar to when we were innocent, carefree children


and that's what it's like seeing double
And that represents the sensation of observing two parallel experiences


we stand knee deep in the rising water
We remain standing amidst the gradually submerging water, up to our knees


and talk about some bridge
And converse regarding a metaphorical bridge


we guess we'll come to later
We speculate about addressing it in the future


then i turn to you and say hey
Then I face you and say hey


have you heard the one
Are you familiar with the story


about the dog and the cat
Involving a dog and a cat


and the three drunk men?
And the three intoxicated individuals?




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Karina Churchill Gill

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ChanceCalloway

0:58 - Opening Instrumental
6:55 - Jump Rope Sequence
17:18 - “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”
31:21 - "Sugar Hill Ball"
44:35 - First Dance Sequence
52:10 - Second Dance Sequence
55:19 - Third Dance Sequence
1:05:11 - "Your Feet's Too Big"
1:11:25 - "Men's Room Attendant"
1:22:30 - "When It Happens"
1:33:55 - “Love Is the Magic"
1:36:09 - Ending Instrumental



All comments from YouTube:

@judywalker2849

I kept trying to tell people Brandy was not the 1st and they thought I was crazy. I remember this production as a kid and I loved it. This was back in the day when families sat together and watched and enjoyed it.

@shirleyparnell8227

True

@getreal4real169

So true

@pjmoneybags2780

Yes back in the day when a lot of homes only had one television and there were no other devices to watch content. It was great for sharing family time also when everyone sat down to eat together everyday. When everyone listened and enjoyed the same music. I suspect some people still do that but not near as many. Quite frankly when you sit down to watch a movie or music video with your kids or your parents these days you may get terribly embarrassed by the crap they are passing off as entertainment.

@heatherfulmore3412

I like this movie.

@Healing_Heiress

Okay but she made a movie and Whitney Houston was the fairy godmother that's groundbreaking as well. But this wan is very pretty and I care about the full history

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@sevens658

This movie just made me cry with not only laughter but a grieving cry for the loss of our LEGENDS before they were. RIP to all involved with this film that passed away and left us with their beautiful work and reflection of how great brown skinned talent really is.

@joelpartee594

Rest in Power, indeed - but also, Charlayne Woodard is still living happily ever after and working in TV shows like Pose.

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@staggersmusic

The absolute BEST version of Cinderella EVER! I remember watching this movie with my family back in the 70s!

@rose-mariewilliams9982

one of the best cinderella remakes I have ever seen...Charlayne Woodard needs a round of applause for an excellent job done.

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