Though the aforementioned hit single earned much success, particularly in the U.K. where it spent many weeks on the charts and peaked at #5, it also left the group saddled with the 'one hit wonder' label outside of Canada & Brasil. Yet, from the same album, he returned to the Canadian charts with another original/cover combination, "Puss N' Boots/These Boots (Are Made For Walkin')". The track included resung interpolation snippets of Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" and Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'". Another single, "Harry Houdini", failed to chart completely in America, but scored a Top 40 placing in Canada and also peaked at #14 in the New Zealand Singles Chart.
Wynne, who sang on 6 of 9 tracks from 'Move to Move', left shortly after its release at the end of 1989. Wynne did not pursue a solo career & currently owns a printing business since 2010. Harris released two more albums under the group's original name "Syntonic" & "VIDA!" taking on all lead vocals. He then went on to form the eurodance inspired group Outta Control together with musicians Kimberley Wetmore and Rachid. He also later became a celebrated remixer under the moniker Thunderpuss. Harris rerecorded and reissued "Barry Harris Presents Kon Kan - I Beg Your Pardon 2014" with new remixes. Harris took on sole administrator duties in the digital era on Kon Kan's Spotify page in 2016 and Apple Music/iTunes 2018. In 2020 he rereleased the Kon Kan L.P. VIDA! digitally world-wide with additional remixes never before available. In 2023 Harris continues on as Kon Kan releasing "Stars" July 2023 and "Sinful Wishes (Moonlight Mix) ft. Kimberley Wetmore August 2023.
I Told You So
Kon Kan Lyrics
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You would never listen though
I tried to tell you once or twice
You would never take advice (from me)
I woke up this morning and much to my surprise
A letter on her pillow said she found some other guy
I thought i was dreamin'
I thought that she cared
But when i looked around the room
She wasn't anywhere
I didn't know she'd got her things together
I didn't know she had a heart of ice
And now my friends admit they knew about her
I guess i should have followed their advice...
The letter said,
"I'm sorry. i guess i'll never learn.
I found myself another man with lots of cash to burn.
It may not last forever, but right up to that day,
He's gonna be my band of gold until i walk away."
And now i've got to get myself
Together didn't know she had a heart of ice
'Cause now my friends admit they knew about her
Guess i should have followed their advice...
I'm gonna find someone whose heart is in their soul
Not just a pretty face that leaves me in the cold
Someone who really needs me like needed her
And if she should ever call, i'll be the one who has it all
The lyrics to Kon Kan's song I Told You So are about someone who is reflecting on a failed relationship. The first stanza is a lamentation that the singer knew the relationship wouldn't work out, but their partner never listened to their warnings. The second stanza describes the singer's disbelief at waking up to find a letter from their former partner, saying that they have found someone else. The third stanza reveals that the singer was taken by surprise because they thought that their partner cared for them more than that. The final stanza shows the singer taking stock of the situation and resolving to find someone who genuinely loves them for who they are.
What is striking about these lyrics is their raw honesty. The singer is not afraid to admit that they saw the disaster coming, but they were unable to do anything about it because their partner refused to listen. The lyrics suggest that the relationship may have been built on superficial attraction rather than true love, and that is why it ultimately failed. The singer's resolve to find someone who loves them for who they are is a common theme in many songs about heartbreak and loss.
Overall, the lyrics to Kon Kan's song I Told You So are thoughtful and emotionally charged. They speak to a universal truth about love and relationships that resonates with many people. The song is a reminder that sometimes it is better to listen to the advice of others, rather than stubbornly clinging to our own misguided ideas.
Line by Line Meaning
Could've said i told you so
I could have warned you that this would happen
You would never listen though
But you were never willing to listen to me
I tried to tell you once or twice
I attempted to warn you more than once
You would never take advice (from me)
But you never accepted my advice
I woke up this morning and much to my surprise
When I woke up today, I was completely shocked
A letter on her pillow said she found some other guy
I found a letter on her pillow stating that she left me for someone else
I thought i was dreamin'
At first, I thought I was still asleep and this was just a bad dream
I thought that she cared
I believed that she had feelings for me
But when i looked around the room
However, when I looked, she was nowhere to be found
She wasn't anywhere
She was not present in the room
I didn't know she'd got her things together
I was unaware that she had packed her belongings
I didn't know she had a heart of ice
I was ignorant of the fact that she was a cold-hearted person
And now my friends admit they knew about her
Now my friends confess that they were aware of her true character
I guess i should have followed their advice...
I suppose I should have taken their advice to heart
The letter said,
The message written in the letter read
"I'm sorry. i guess i'll never learn.
"I apologize. I believe I will never change my ways.
I found myself another man with lots of cash to burn.
I found another man who has a lot of money to spend.
It may not last forever, but right up to that day,
This relationship may not last indefinitely, but at least for the time being,
He's gonna be my band of gold until i walk away."
He'll be my prize until I decide to end things."
And now i've got to get myself
Now I must try to pick up the pieces
Together didn't know she had a heart of ice
Although I didn't realize it before, she had a cold and unfeeling nature
'Cause now my friends admit they knew about her
And now my friends are confessing that they knew all along
Guess i should have followed their advice...
I guess I should have paid closer attention to their words of wisdom
I'm gonna find someone whose heart is in their soul
I will try to find someone who has a genuine heart and soul
Not just a pretty face that leaves me in the cold
Not someone who is only attractive but also leaves me feeling neglected
Someone who really needs me like needed her
Someone who has a deep emotional connection with me like she once did
And if she should ever call, i'll be the one who has it all
And if she ever decides to come back, I will be the one who has everything I need
Writer(s): Harris Barry Ernest, Mitchell Bobby Gene
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