Valli scored over twenty-five Top-40 hits with The Four Seasons, a handful of Top-40 hits dubbed as a solo act in the late 1960s, one dubbed as The Wonder Who? in 1965, and again as a solo act in the mid to late 1970s. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with The Four Seasons in 1990.
Valli started his singing career in 1952. He cut his first single in 1953 as "Frankie Valley" –-a name he adopted from Jean Valley, his favorite female singer. In the mid-1950s he split up with The Travellers and joined The Variety Trio, which consisted of Tommy DeVito, twin brother Nick, and Hank Majewski. They redubbed themselves The Variatones, and later as The Four Lovers. Under this moniker, they scored a Top 40 hit with "You're the Apple of My Eye" in 1956. After a few more name changes, the group finally settled on The Four Seasons in 1960. About the same time, Valli Italianized his name to its current form. Nick DeVito and Majewski left the group in 1960 or 1961. Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi replaced them.
With Valli as its lead singer, The Four Seasons had a series of hits, including five number one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Their first chart-topper was "Sherry" in 1962. They scored their final number one single in the U.S. in 1975 with "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)." The song enjoyed a second run on the U.S. charts in 1994 (credited as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons) when a remixed version hit #14 on the Hot 100.
You're The Song
Frankie Valli Lyrics
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They're falling from my eyes like rain
Making such a fool upon my pillow like a fool
I know I'll try again, and I'll cry again
You're the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire so turn me on
Words of the music will last forever
I need you like the flower needs the rain
I need you back with me once again
To make it fine again
Time and time again I tell myself
That I will not be fooled again
In my cool infatuation, before you let me down
I'm like a child again
Foolish child again
You're the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire so turn me on
Words of the music will last forever
The melody's good but we get along
I need you like the flower needs the rain
I need you back with me once again
To make it fine again
You are the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire so turn me on
You are the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire so turn me on
You are the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire so turn me on
You are the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire so turn me on
You are the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire so turn me on
The lyrics of Frankie Valli's You're the Song, tell the tale of a man who can't stop thinking about a lost love. He is still hurting from the pain of the breakup and finds himself crying at night. He acknowledges the fact that he will try again with someone else and that there's a high chance he will get hurt again, but the memory of the lost love still lingers.
He compares his lost love to a song that he can't stop singing. It's like an addiction to him as he can't get over the memories of their love. He also compares himself to a fire that she has to turn on, signifying how much he needs her back. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that the music, the words of the song, and the melody will last forever, reminding him of the love they once shared.
Overall, the song reflects the pain of lost love, the longing for the person who was once close to you, and how difficult it can be to move on from someone who once played such an important part in your life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop these tears from falling down
I am deeply saddened and cannot control my emotions
They're falling from my eyes like rain
My tears are flowing uncontrollably and intensely
Making such a fool upon my pillow like a fool
I am feeling embarrassed and foolish for crying alone in my bed
I know I'll try again, and I'll cry again
I will attempt to move on, but I know I will still feel emotional and cry again
You're the song that I can't stop singing
You are constantly on my mind and I cannot help but think and talk about you
I am the fire so turn me on
I am passionate and intense, and I need your love to fuel me
Words of the music will last forever
The lyrics and the emotions they evoke will never fade
The melody's good but we get along
The song is enjoyable, but our relationship is even better
I need you like the flower needs the rain
I am dependent on you and cannot thrive without your love
I need you back with me once again
I miss you and desperately want to be with you again
To make it fine again
Having you back in my life will make everything okay again
Time and time again I tell myself
I repeatedly try to convince myself that I won't make the same mistakes again
That I will not be fooled again
I don't want to be deceived or let down again
In my cool infatuation, before you let me down
Before you broke my heart, I was infatuated and seemed calm and collected
I'm like a child again
I now feel vulnerable and helpless, like a child
Writer(s): Ken Gold, Tony Rivers
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dibbular
I can't find these lyrics anywhere, so I did my best below. Corrections welcome!
I can’t stop these tears from falling down
They’re falling from my eyes like rain
Making such a fool upon my pillow like a fool
I know I’ll try again and I’ll cry again
You’re the song that I can’t stop singing
I am the fire so turn me on
Words of the music will last forever
The melody’s good but we get along
I need you like the flower needs the rain
I need you back with me once again
To make it fine again
Time and time again I tell myself that I will not be fooled again
In my cool infatuation, before you lets me down I’m like a child again
foolish child again
You’re the song that I can’t stop singing
I am the fire so turn me on
Words of the music will last forever
The melody’s good but we get along
I need you like the flower needs the rain
I need you back with me once again
To make it fine again
You’re the song that I can’t stop singing , I am the fire so turn me on (x4)
Osho Prior
Lyrics from Genius.com:
[Verse 1]
I can't stop these tears from falling down
They're falling from my eyes like rain
Making such a fool upon my pillow
Like a fool, I know I'll try again and I'll cry again
[Chorus]
You're the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire and you turn me on
Words of the music will last forever
'Melody's good but to get along
I need you (You, you) like a flower needs the rain
I need you back with me once again
To make it fine again
[Verse 2]
Time and time again I tell myself that I will not be fooled again
Then my cool infatuation for you lets me down
I'm like a child again
Foolish child again
[Chorus]
You're the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire and you turn me on
Words of the music will last forever
'Melody's good but to get along
I need you like a flower needs the rain
I need you back with me once again
To make it fine again
[Outro]
You're the song that I can't stop singing
I am the fire and you turn me on (You are the song)
You're the song that I can't stop singing (Baby, I'm the fire)
I am the fire and you turn me on (You are the song)
You're the song that I can't stop singing (Baby, I'm the fire)
I am the fire and you turn me on (You are the song)
You're the song that I can't stop singing (Baby, I'm the fire)
I am the fire and you turn me on (You are the song)
You're the song that I can't stop singing (Baby, I'm the fire)
I am the fire and you turn me on (You are the song)
You're the song that I can't stop singing (Baby, I'm the fire)
I am the fire and you turn me on (You are the song)
rasien
this is the most underrated song i have ever heard
Blurry Vision
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Amoru
If your listening to this you actually have good taste in music
Jason Pineda
I’m so sad that this song doesn’t have as much recognition as it should. It literally sounds like modern music,but it was made in the 70s. Shows how timeless music is.
S E
I just discovered this song today and I'm absolutely blown away. This is my idea of 70's gold -- the epitome of music defining an era. Love it
Lauren Pierce
It’s 2022, I’m 27, and this still is a jam!
Rodrigo Aguilar
How does this song not have more views!
Dark chocolate coins
I can’t explain my love for this song
BigGarfolini
Skipper skipper skipper skipper
Bir
Man it’s a hidden gem