Over the duration of Squeeze's first hiatus, from approximately 1983 to 1985, Tilbrook wrote, recorded, and toured with Difford as an act called Difford & Tilbrook.
Since Squeeze's second breakup in 1999 (they reformed in 2007 for a series of shows, possibly not permanently), Glenn has pursued a solo career, often touring around the UK and U.S. in an unreliable RV, playing small venues to audiences of faithful and highly supportive fans. He currently has two solo albums, The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook and Transatlantic Ping-Pong. Tilbrook co-wrote some of the songs for his solo recordings with artists such as Ron Sexsmith, Chris Braide and Aimee Mann. In 2006, the documentary "Glenn Tilbrook: One for the Road" was released. The film follows Glenn on his November 2001 tour across America.
I Won't See You
Glenn Tilbrook Lyrics
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Saw your boyfriend just the other day
He seemed really nice
I know it's been a long long while
Since we said goodbye.
But when I see you now
'Cause I don't see you coming 'round no more
(I don't see you coming 'round).
How I loved it in the afternoon
Hear you knocking on my door
I know that we were not to be
I know that we were sure.
But when I see you now
My heart just sinks so low somehow
'Cause I don't see you coming 'round no more
(I don't see you coming 'round)
No, I don't see you coming 'round no more
(I don't see you coming 'round).
Sometimes you just take your chances and it doesn't work
I let you slip through my fingers and even now it hurts.
We've both now been in pastures new
Sampled greener grass a while
But I know that I shouldn't say
I still love to see you smile.
But when I see you now
My heart just sinks so low somehow
'Cause I don't see you coming 'round no more
(I don't see you coming 'round)
'Cause I don't see you coming 'round no more
(I don't see you coming 'round).
I don't see you coming 'round no more
(I don't see you coming 'round) no more
(I don't see you coming 'round) no more.
The song "I Won't See You" is a melancholic ballad about lost love and missed opportunities. The singer begins by acknowledging that he saw his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and thinks he seems like a nice guy. However, this encounter makes him feel sad because it has been a long time since they said goodbye, and he does not see her anymore. The chorus repeats the same phrase, "I don't see you coming 'round no more," emphasizing the sadness and finality of the situation.
The second verse recounts happier times when she used to visit him in the afternoons, and he loved hearing her knock on his door. Despite their strong connection, he acknowledges that they were not meant to be, and it is clear that they both moved on to other relationships. However, even though they both have found "greener grass," he still loves to see her smile.
The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the sense of loss and missed opportunity. The singer took a chance on love, but it did not work out, and he continues to feel the pain of that loss.
Overall, "I Won't See You" is a poignant reminder of how love can slip away, and how pastel-colored memories can continue to haunt us long after the relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw your boyfriend just the other day
I saw the person you're dating recently
He seemed really nice
He gave a good first impression and seemed pleasant
I know it's been a long long while, since we said goodbye.
It's been a very long time since we parted ways
But when I see you now, my heart just sinks so low somehow
When I see you now, I feel a deep sense of sadness
'Cause I don't see you coming 'round no more (I don't see you coming 'round).
Because I no longer see you around
Sometimes you just take your chances and it doesn't work
Occasionally, you take a risk hoping for a certain outcome but it doesn't happen
I let you slip through my fingers and even now it hurts.
I regret letting you go and it still pains me
We've both now been in pastures new, sampled greener grass a while
We each moved on and tried new things for some time
But I know that I shouldn't say, I still love to see you smile.
I know I shouldn't admit it, but I still enjoy seeing you happy
'Cause I don't see you coming 'round no more (I don't see you coming 'round)
Because I don't see you around anymore
'Cause I don't see you coming 'round no more (I don't see you coming 'round).
Because I no longer see you around
I don't see you coming 'round no more (I don't see you coming 'round) no more (I don't see you coming 'round) no more.
I really miss seeing you around and wish it could happen again
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.