Canadian rock band: Harlequin was a Canadian rock band that formed in Winnipeg in 1975 and lasted until the mid-1980s. Before reunited mid 2000's.
The original members of Harlequin were vocalist George Belanger, guitarist Glen Willows, keyboard player Gary Golden, drummer David Budzak and bassist Ralph James. Harlequin signed with Epic Records in 1979 and had a string of hit singles in Canada. Their biggest hit single is "Innocence" which topped Canada's charts.
Belanger has since reformed the band, again in Winnipeg. Their latest release is Waking the Jester [2007]. Ralph James is still very active in business side of music, managing The Agency, a large music booking firm.
The Swedish Harlequin was active between 1992 and 1998 in Mariestad, Sweden.(2)
The Tasmanian band is currently active, and becoming well known in folk and re-enactment circles in Australia. To quote the notes on their 2005 album "La Vielle": Harlequin's music has been resurrected from & inspired by mediaeval, middle eastern & eastern european traditions and is played on mediaeval instruments handcrafted by the members.
Sven Väth was also known under this synonym.
Thinking of You
Harlequin Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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!!