Campbell was a member of the Australian swimming team for the 1972 Summer Olympics; in the early 1980s, she owned a nightclub in New York called Nell's. She starred in Summer of Secrets (as Kym). She writes articles for numerous magazines including Talk Magazine.
See You 'round Like a Record
Little Nell Lyrics
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But now your flip side ain′t much fun
At forty-five you're much to fast
For me, for me, for me
So slow it down to thirty-three
You bruised me wraw
You broke my heart
You′re slipping
See you round like a record
Our romance is kinda checkered
See you round like a record
See you round
Check you out maybe later
Leave your name with the waiter
See you round like a record
See you round
You are my desert Island disc
A sure far hit without a miss
Your first, it really knocked me out
It sounded just like Twist and Shout
I've gotta leave
Yeah, leave you cold
I just won′t
I just don′t dig your Rock and Roll
See you round like a record
Our romance is kinda checkered
See you round like a record
See you round
Check you out maybe later
Leave your name with the waiter
See you round like a record
See you round
See you round like a record
Our romance is kinda checkered
See you round like a record
See you round
I'll see you round like a record
I′ll see you round like a record
I'll see you round like a record
I′ll see you round like a record
I'll see you round like a record
The song "See You 'round Like a Record" by Little Nell is an expression of disappointment towards a person who was once considered number one, but now no longer meets the standards. The singer expresses that their ex-lover's "flip side ain′t much fun" and their pace is too fast for them, asking them to slow down. The reference to 45 and 33 indicates the speed of vinyl records, with the singer asking the ex-lover to slow down from 45 to 33, which is slower but also a higher quality of sound.
The singer further expresses how the ex-lover has hurt them, and their romance is kind of checkered, with ups and downs. The reference to "desert Island disc" suggests that their romance was once valuable, like a favorite record that one would take with them to a deserted island, but eventually lost its value. The singer then decides to leave the relationship: "I′ve gotta leave / Yeah, leave you cold".
The chorus repeats the phrase "See you round like a record", indicating that the relationship is over and the ex-lover will only be seen around occasionally. The reference to leaving their name with the waiter suggests that the singer would consider seeing the ex again but not with any certainty.
Overall, the song expresses disappointment and disillusionment with a past lover, who is no longer desirable or enjoyable to be with.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to be my number one
You were once my top priority
But now your flip side ain′t much fun
But now your less desirable qualities are harder to ignore
At forty-five you're much to fast
You're moving too quickly for me to keep up
For me, for me, for me
I am unable to keep up with you
So slow it down to thirty-three
I wish you would slow down to a pace that is more comfortable for me
You bruised me wraw
You hurt me deeply
You broke my heart
You caused me emotional pain and heartbreak
You′re slipping
You are losing my interest
You're sliding right up up a chart
You are becoming more successful or popular, but this does not change how I feel about you
See you round like a record
I will see you again like a record on repeat
Our romance is kinda checkered
Our relationship is inconsistent and has had its ups and downs
Check you out maybe later
I may consider giving you another chance later on
Leave your name with the waiter
Give me your contact information and I'll consider reconnecting with you later
You are my desert Island disc
You are a treasured possession that I enjoy spending time with
A sure far hit without a miss
You are always enjoyable and never disappointing
Your first, it really knocked me out
I was infatuated with you initially
It sounded just like Twist and Shout
Our relationship was exciting and filled with energy, like the song Twist and Shout
I've gotta leave
I must end our relationship
Yeah, leave you cold
I will not have any emotional attachment to you once we part ways
I just won′t
I am unable to continue with our current relationship
I just don′t dig your Rock and Roll
I am no longer interested in your lifestyle or personality
I'll see you round like a record
I will see you again like a record on repeat
Our romance is kinda checkered
Our relationship is inconsistent and has had its ups and downs
I'll see you round like a record
I will see you again like a record on repeat
I'll see you round like a record
I will see you again like a record on repeat
I'll see you round like a record
I will see you again like a record on repeat
Writer(s): Campbell, Hartley, Thompson
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Ridenour
Love it!
Joseph Small
Love Nell.