Thinking Of You
Harlequin Lyrics


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I was standing on the edge of town
I was doing my best to flag a taxi down
I was thinking of you

I was looking at your photograph
Couldn't help myself I just had to laugh
I was drinking to you
I'll be thinking of you
Thinking of you
Thinking of you
Next time around

I was feeling just a bit frustrated
Checked my watch smoked another cigarette and waited
Staring up at the moon

I was dreaming of your tiger skin
How you looked how I felt when you took me in
Licking your silver spoon

I'll be thinking of you
Thinking of you
Thinking of you
Next time around

I'll be thinking of you
Thinking of you
Thinking of you
Next time around

Next time around

Oh
Yes I'll be thinking of you
You'll be thinking of me
Next time around

Thinking of
Thinking of me
Thinking of
Thinking of me

Thinking,
Next time around

Thinking of me
Thinking of me
Thinking of you
Thinking of you
Thinking of me
Next time around

Thinking of me
Thinking of you
Thinking of you
Thinking of you
Thinking of me
Next time around

Yeah
Thinking of me
Thinking of you
Thinking of me
Thinking of you




Thinking of me
Next time around

Overall Meaning

Harlequin's song "Thinking of You" is a melancholic ballad about missing someone deeply. The singer is standing on the edge of town, trying to flag a taxi down but distractedly thinking of someone that is not there. The lyrics are saturated with nostalgia, as the singer takes some sips and remembers the times he had with the person he is thinking of. Looking at their photograph brings a smile to his face but, at the same time, makes him feel frustrated because he cannot be with them.


Moreover, the singer misses everything about this person, including their smell and how they used to look. The lyric "I was dreaming of your tiger skin, how you looked, how I felt when you took me in, licking your silver spoon" is a powerful depiction of the sensuality and nostalgia embodied in the song. Overall, the song is about the deep yearning to be reunited with someone that is no longer around, and the strong memories and feelings they evoke.


Line by Line Meaning

I was standing on the edge of town
I was on the outskirts of the urban area


I was doing my best to flag a taxi down
I was attempting to hail a taxi by waving strenuously.


I was thinking of you
I was contemplating your thoughts, behavior and persona.


I was looking at your photograph
I was staring at your snapshot.


Couldn't help myself I just had to laugh
I could not resist and spontaneously laughed aloud.


I was drinking to you
I was consuming alcoholic beverage in reference to you.


I'll be thinking of you
I will continue to ponder about you.


Next time around
In the future occurrence, I will think of you again.


Checked my watch smoked another cigarette and waited
I checked my wristwatch, had another smoke, and waited in anticipation.


Staring up at the moon
Having my gaze fixed on the moon in the sky high above.


I was dreaming of your tiger skin
I was envisioning your tiger-skin fur in my thoughts


How you looked how I felt when you took me in
How you appeared and how you made me feel when you adopted me inside your life


Licking your silver spoon
Using your silver utensil to taking food and beverage into my mouth and tongue.


You'll be thinking of me
In the future time, you will be contemplating about me.


Thinking of
Thoughtful consideration of


Yeah
An emphatic expression of agreement or affirmation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE BELANGER, GLEN MANLEY WILLOWS, JACK DOUGLAS

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Comments from YouTube:

@raymondjean1195

The proud Canadian sound of Harlequin !!! This song has been a earworms for me for so many years... Love the intro very much. 🎸

@URotherGF

SOOOOOO loving this!!! Never, ever forgot this song, or the words! These guys were awesome!

@intimidator.jb3470

CHOM FM in the late 70's . Cruising in my 67 Camaro !!

@rosehannah2569

It's one of my most favorite tune ever rock on 🤘

@thelastperfectman4139

Yeah amazing song, always pops in my head

@C.E.K.

Thinking of them, years ago, we were lucky to have such a vibrant music scene in the Peg!!

@mccauleyprop

Great ol'rock tune!

@CD-yr8tw

Legend.

@user-nt3kf5qf9q

One of my faves ❤

@maryconstapel8592

I’ve got tickets to see them with Toronto next weekend!! So excited!!

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