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.
Send for Me
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers Lyrics
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A true lover
Send for me...send for me
You'll never want
Any other
Send for me...send for me
I promise you
I'll be true
Anytime just tell me
Your problems
And you'll find out, baby
I'll solve 'em
If you're late one mornin'
Don't hurry
If you've got big trouble
Don't worry
Just depend
On your friend
Send for me...send for me
A-mornin', noon and night
In the early bright
Don't you fret, my pretty pet
I'm gonna treat you right
Don't you dare
Raise a hair
I'm gonna share
Your every care
Anywhere
Oh, yeah
Send for me...I'll be there
[Instrumental Interlude]
Anything
That upsets you
Send for me...send for me
I'll be there
To protect you
Wait and see...wait and see
Don't delay
Right away
Send for me...send for me
It's gonna be
Twiddle-deee
Yes sirree
You and me
Faithfully
Send for me
The song "Send for Me" by Frankie Lymon is a plea from the singer to his lover. In the song, he assures her of his love and faithfulness and pledges to always be there for her no matter what. He encourages her to rely on him in times of trouble, promising to solve her problems and protect her. The song's verses echo a steadfast loyalty that the singer promises, letting his lover know she will never want any other.
The refrain of the song is a declaration of the singer's willingness to be there for his lover at any time, urging her to always send for him in times of need. He will share her every care, no matter what time of day or night. The song is a beautiful testament to unconditional love and fidelity, which were essential components of 1950s and 60s love songs.
Frankie Lymon's "Send for Me" is a beautiful ballad that is evocative of the era in which it was written. It is a song that captures the essence of a time when love was celebrated and loyalty was the bedrock of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
When you want
A true lover
Send for me...send for me
If you ever need a loyal and devoted lover, just call on me - I'll come running.
You'll never want
Any other
Send for me...send for me
I'll treat you so well that you'll never have to go looking for love elsewhere - I'm all you need.
I promise you
I'll be true
Send for me...send for me
I vow to always be honest, respectful, and committed to our relationship - just say the word, and I'm yours.
Anytime just tell me
Your problems
And you'll find out, baby
I'll solve 'em
Don't hesitate to come to me with your troubles - I'll be your problem-solver and make everything right again.
If you're late one mornin'
Don't hurry
If you've got big trouble
Don't worry
Just depend
On your friend
Send for me...send for me
No matter what kind of situation you find yourself in, you can always count on me to support you, without judgement or impatience.
A-mornin', noon and night
In the early bright
Don't you fret, my pretty pet
I'm gonna treat you right
At any time of day, I promise to treat you with the care, kindness, and respect that you deserve.
Don't you dare
Raise a hair
I'm gonna share
Your every care
Anywhere
Oh, yeah
Send for me...I'll be there
Don't worry about a thing - I'm here to stand by your side, offering my love and support every step of the way.
Anything
That upsets you
Send for me...send for me
I'll be there
To protect you
Wait and see...wait and see
If you're ever feeling scared, threatened, or insecure, just call on me - I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you feel safe and secure.
Don't delay
Right away
Send for me...send for me
Don't wait a second longer than you have to - reach out to me immediately, and I'll come running to your aid.
It's gonna be
Twiddle-deee
Yes sirree
You and me
Faithfully
Send for me
Our love is going to be strong, steady, and unwavering - so whenever you need me, just send for me, and I'll show up ready to love and care for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Ollie Jones
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