Next Time You See Me
Frankie Lymon Lyrics


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Next time you see me, things won't be the same
Next time you see me, things won't be the same
And if it hurts you my darlin', you only got yourself to blame

Well it's a true true sayin', all that shines is not gold
Well it's a true true sayin', all that shines is not gold
and like the good book says you got to reap just what you sow
Well you lied, you cheated, oh-oh for so long




Well you lied, you cheated, oh-oh for so long
You're a wrong-doing woman and another girl has got your throne

Overall Meaning

The song "The Next Time You See Me" by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers is a warning to a woman who has betrayed the singer. The lyrics suggest that the woman will see a different side of the singer the next time they meet. The lyrics indicate that the singer believes the woman is responsible for her own pain because of her actions. The singer warns the woman that everything that glitters is not gold, meaning that things are not always as they appear on the surface. He also suggests that the woman will reap what she sows, meaning that her actions will have consequences.


The singer accuses the woman of lying and cheating for a long period of time. He describes her as a "wrong-doing woman" and suggests that she has been usurped by another woman. The overall message of the song can be read as a warning to anyone who would deceive or betray the singer. The song suggests that there will be consequences for these actions and that the singer will not be the same person the next time they meet.


Overall, "The Next Time You See Me" is a song about betrayal and its consequences. It suggests that those who betray others will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Next time you see me, things won't be the same
I have changed and you won't recognize me when we next meet


And if it hurts you my darlin', you only got yourself to blame
If seeing me different hurts you, it's your own fault for not knowing me better


Well it's a true true sayin', all that shines is not gold
Everyone looks good on the outside, but appearances can be deceiving


and like the good book says you got to reap just what you sow
You will experience the consequences of your actions, as the Bible says


Well you lied, you cheated, oh-oh for so long
You have been dishonest and unfaithful for a long time


You're a wrong-doing woman and another girl has got your throne
You are a deceitful woman, and someone else has taken your place of power or influence




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EARL FOREST, WILLIAM G. HARVEY

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