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.
Silhouettes
Frankie Lymon Lyrics
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All the shades were pulled and drawn way down tight
From within, the dim light cast two silhouettes on the shade
Oh what a lovely couple they made
Put his arms around your waist, held you tight
Kisses I could almost taste in the night
Wondered why I'm not the guy who's silhouette's on the shade
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah...
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah...
Lost control and rang your bell, I was sore
Let me in or else I'll beat down your door
When two strangers who have been two silhouettes on the shade
oh what a shock "you're on the wrong block"
Rushed out to your house with wings on my feet
Loved you like I'd never loved you, my sweet
Vowed that you and I would be two silhouettes on the shade
All of our days, two silhouettes on the shade
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah...
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah...
The lyrics of Frankie Lymon's song Silhouettes tell the story of a man who passes the house of the woman he loves, only to see two silhouettes of a couple in love behind the shades. The singer is filled with envy and sorrow since he is not the one with whom the woman shares a deep connection. The man then loses his composure and knocks on the woman's door. But things do not go as planned, as he actually ends up going to the wrong house. In his frenzy, he eventually finds himself at the doorstep of the right house, professing his love for the woman and vowing to build their own love story and be two silhouettes on the shade forever.
The lyrics of the song offer a glimpse into the lives of young people who lived in the 1950s when society was still bound by strict rules and conventions surrounding love and relationships. In many ways, the lyrics encapsulate the confusion and uncertainty that comes with navigating complex emotional landscapes during teenage years.
Line by Line Meaning
Took a walk and passed your house late last night
I took a stroll and went by your house when it was dark outside.
All the shades were pulled and drawn way down tight
The blinds and curtains were closed, leaving the windows completely covered in darkness.
From within, the dim light cast two silhouettes on the shade
Despite the lack of light in the room, there were two vague outlines visible through the curtains, which were cast by the dim light inside.
Oh what a lovely couple they made
It was a very romantic sight, watching these two people together.
Put his arms around your waist, held you tight
The man held the woman close to him in a tight embrace, with his arms encircling her waist.
Kisses I could almost taste in the night
I felt like I could practically taste the sweetness of the kisses they were sharing in the darkness.
Wondered why I'm not the guy who's silhouette's on the shade
I found myself thinking about why I wasn't the one in the picture, holding the woman in my arms with the man's silhouette on the curtain.
I couldn't hide the tears in my eyes
I was unable to keep my emotions from showing, and my tears began to flow freely.
Lost control and rang your bell, I was sore
I couldn't control myself and I rang your doorbell. I was hurt and in pain.
Let me in or else I'll beat down your door
Either let me come inside or I'll force my way in by breaking down your door.
When two strangers who have been two silhouettes on the shade
It was a huge surprise to see that the two people I had seen in silhouette on the curtains were actually just strangers.
Oh what a shock "you're on the wrong block"
It was a sudden and unexpected realization that I was on the wrong street.
Rushed out to your house with wings on my feet
I ran as quickly as possible to get to your house, feeling as light and free as if I was flying.
Loved you like I'd never loved you, my sweet
I expressed my deep love for you, as though I had never loved anyone the way that I loved you.
Vowed that you and I would be two silhouettes on the shade
I promised that we would be the ones in silhouette in the future, with our outlines visible on the curtains.
All of our days, two silhouettes on the shade
From this day forward, we would always be together and be visible as shadows cast by the light inside our home.
Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: KENNY GORELICK
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norman brown
Frankie Lymon created some Awesome changes on this Song compared to the Original I just can't believe my ears, Frankie will always be my first #1 Teenage Singer
Of all times to sell a Gold record at such a young age was unbelievable.
CeeCee Tracey
LOVE THIS. Rest in Power, Frankie Lymon
Damon Milline
He had a voice like an Angel!!!!
Lynn Tilmon
Yes, he did.
norman brown
The Minor Changes Franki made on this cover track made a World of a Difference.
Joshua Ortiz
He need to be in the rock n roll hall of fame !!
Jaquaveon Andress
He is
Shhh! 🤫 Rachele’s ASMR
He was
Shhh! 🤫 Rachele’s ASMR
What
PTP
Frankie what a star