Silhouettes
Frankie Lymon the Teenagers 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 song "Silhouettes" is a heart-wrenching tale about a man who takes a walk late at night and passes by the house of his former love interest. It is clear that he is feeling very emotional as he sees that someone new has taken his place in her life. The shades of her house are pulled down, but the dim light inside casts the silhouettes of the new couple on the shade. He watches as the man puts his arms around her waist and kisses her, and he cannot help but feel jealous and wonder why he couldn't be the one in that silhouette. The sad reality hits him hard and he cannot hide the tears in his eyes.
Later that night, he loses control and rings her bell. He demands that she lets him in or else he will beat down her door. The door opens and he rushes inside, but to his surprise, he discovers that she is no longer living at that address. It turns out to be the wrong block, and he is standing in front of the wrong house. He leaves feeling defeated but inspired to do something about his situation.
With wings on his feet, he rushes to find her and vows to love her like he has never loved before. He wants to be the one in her silhouette, and he promises that he will be there for her every day, making two silhouettes on the shade.
In conclusion, the song speaks volumes about the strong emotions that love can bring about. It brings to light the pain and heartbreak that come with love when it is not reciprocated, but also the hope and determination that can come from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Took a walk and passed your house late last night
I went for a stroll and passed by your house last night
All the shades were pulled and drawn way down tight
All the window coverings were secured and tightly shut
From within, the dim light cast two silhouettes on the shade
Inside, there was a faint light that projected two shadowy shapes on the window shade
Oh what a lovely couple they made
It was a beautiful sight of two people visible in the shade
Put his arms around your waist, held you tight
He embraced you tightly with his arms around your waist
Kisses I could almost taste in the night
I felt as if I could almost taste the kisses you shared in the darkness
Wondered why I'm not the guy who's silhouette's on the shade
I wondered why I'm not the person visible in the shade beside you
I couldn't hide the tears in my eyes
I couldn't conceal the tears that rolled down my face
Lost control and rang your bell, I was sore
I couldn't control myself and rang your doorbell ardently
Let me in or else I'll beat down your door
I demanded to be let in or else I'll forcefully break down the door
When two strangers who have been two silhouettes on the shade
When the two people visible in the shade turned out to be strangers to me
oh what a shock "you're on the wrong block"
I was surprised when I realized I was in the wrong neighborhood
Rushed out to your house with wings on my feet
I ran quickly to your house as if I had wings on my feet
Loved you like I'd never loved you, my sweet
I loved you as if it was the first time, my darling
Vowed that you and I would be two silhouettes on the shade
I promised that we'd become the two people visible in the shade
All of our days, two silhouettes on the shade
We'd be visible in the shade together, for all our days to come
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNY GORELICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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