The Teenagers' first single, 1956's "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", was also their biggest. After Lymon went solo in mid-1957, both his career and those of the Teenagers fell into decline. Lymon eventually fell into heroin addiction, and died in 1968 at the age of twenty-five.
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Frankie Lymon Lyrics
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I′d share that rainbow with you
If all that I owned was a moonbeam
I'd share that moonbeam with you
If all I possessed was a rosebud
I′d share its petals with you
If all I possessed was a dewdrop
I offer no fame or fortune
We can't all be millionaires
But little things are big things
When you share them with someone who cares
If all that was mine was this moment
I′d share this moment with you
And if all that I had was one heartbeat
I′d share that heartbeat with you
The lyrics to Frankie Lymon's song Share express the idea of sharing even the smallest and simplest things with the person you care for. In the first stanza, Lymon sings about sharing a rainbow and moonbeam, using vivid imagery to illustrate his willingness to share his possessions with his loved one. The second stanza goes on to mention sharing a rosebud and dewdrop, further emphasizing the idea of giving even the smallest things to the person you care for.
The third stanza brings a shift in tone, as Lymon acknowledges that he has no fame or fortune to offer his loved one. However, he asserts that little things are big things when shared with someone who cares. This could be interpreted as a statement about the importance of love and connection, even in the absence of material wealth or success.
The final stanza brings the message full circle, as Lymon declares that he would share even the moment he is living in and the beat of his heart with the person he loves. This emphasizes the depth of his commitment and the extent to which he is willing to go to show his love.
Overall, the song is a simple and sweet declaration of love, with a message that is both timeless and universal.
Line by Line Meaning
If all that I owned was a rainbow
If the only thing I possessed was a rainbow of colors, I would generously share it with you.
If all that I owned was a moonbeam
If the only thing I possessed was a ray of the moon, I'd share its shine with you.
If all I possessed was a rosebud
If the only thing I owned was a bud of a rose flower, I would share its charming petals with you.
If all I possessed was a dewdrop
If the only thing I owned was a drop of dew on a leaf, I'd share it with you.
I offer no fame or fortune
I don't have any wealth or popular status to offer you.
We can't all be millionaires
Not everyone can be rich and afford to give valuable things.
But little things are big things
Small gestures and minor possessions can have great significance and hold value.
When you share them with someone who cares
When you give something to someone who appreciates and loves it, the act of sharing becomes even more meaningful.
If all that was mine was this moment
If my possession was just the present time, I would still share it with you.
And if all that I had was one heartbeat
If my life force was reducible to a single heartbeat, I'd share that heartbeat with you.
Writer(s): Abrams Reid
Contributed by Mila G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.