Lymon was credited with their first big hit, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, though in the early '90s, a federal judge ruled after a lengthy trial that Lymon hadn't written "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" -- another member of the Teenagers had. Nevertheless, his wise-beyond-his-years vocal and performing abilities not only made the Teenagers a group several notches above the competition but made Lymon the first black teenage pop star. Though only together for a brief 18-month period, Lymon & the Teenagers exerted an enormous influence, spawning several "kid" vocal groups and providing initial inspiration to Berry Gordy to model his entire Motown production approach around Lymon's original vocal style. Inexplicably, the group split into two fractions at the height of their success, and neither had a hit again. Lymon died from a drug overdose at age 25. Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Len Barry, and his principal protégé, Michael Jackson (whose early recordings with the Jackson 5 are virtual re-creations of the early Lymon sound, merely updated) all show the influence of Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers' groundbreaking work.
Out In the Cold Again
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers Lyrics
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You called it our love refrain
It's gone and I'm lefted completely
Out in the cold again
I dreamed that our love would linger
But just memories remain
I gaze at the ring-less finger
Out in the cold again
But deep down inside my whole world it depends upon you
I wanted your arms around me to shelter me through all the rain
And now I'm back where you found me
Out in the cold again
Out in the cold again
The lyrics of "Out In the Cold Again" by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers speak of heartbreak and a painful sense of abandonment. The song's narrator is clearly reeling from a recent breakup, and they describe feeling completely alone and exposed in the face of their newfound singledom. They reference the love song that they and their ex-partner once sang together, now rendered obsolete and unpromising by the circumstances of their separation. All that's left for the singer is to look back on their memories of the relationship, and to feel the sting of the emptiness left behind when it ended.
The lyrics of "Out In the Cold Again" are emotionally raw and resonate with anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak. They are a testament to the pain that can accompany the end of a relationship, and the sense of loneliness and despair that can follow in its wake. The song's plaintive melody and slow, mournful pace echo the singer's sense of loss and longing, and build to an emotional climax that underscores the devastating impact of the breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
The song that you sang so sweetly
You once sang a song to me about our love
You called it our love refrain
You referred to it as the melody of our relationship
It's gone and I'm lefted completely
Our relationship is over and I am alone
Out in the cold again
I am now without love and support
I dreamed that our love would linger
I hoped that our love would last forever
But just memories remain
All that remains of our love are past memories
I gaze at the ring-less finger
I realize that there is no longer a ring on my finger symbolizing our love
Out in the cold again
I am alone and without love once again
Sure it hurts my pride to step aside for somebody new
It is painful to see you move on to someone else
But deep down inside my whole world it depends upon you
Despite the pain, my happiness depends on you
I wanted your arms around me to shelter me through all the rain
I longed for your embrace to protect me through difficult times
And now I'm back where you found me
I am once again in the place where we began our relationship
Out in the cold again
I am again without love and support
Contributed by Leo C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
M. J. G.
Songs like this only proves music is timeless and universal
rljrl
Left us with some of the greatest music ever. Thank you Frankie, miss you so.
MasterVocalist Sinny
This was way before my time , I only turn 17 next month(: , I remember watching Why Do Fools Fall In Love , always rewinding the tape when he sang when I was a little kid . Now , here , 10 years later and I still love him & his music <3 R.I.P. Frankie Lymon <3
Linda Dee
Could be my favorite from these guys. The beauty of their harmony is just mesmerizing. BTW, this same tune from Johnny Maestro and the Crests is also my favorite from them, for the same reasons.
Gary Morris
Well said. This one chokes me up. So beautiful.
Linda Dee
Frankie was great but don't shortchange the beautifully melodious harmonies of the Teenagers.
Jeffrey Hall
That's right! Outstanding background vocals.
SavageHippieProductions
I wish they stayed together... think we could still have all of them til this day... influencing what we hear now... wishful thinking....
lauren chambers
beautiful voice r.i.p. frankie :(
Miss Caramel Goddess
lauren chambers And very handsome😞💔