Showing Out
Mel & Kim Lyrics


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Show show showing out
Get fresh at the weekend, showing out, showing out
Get fresh at the weekend, showing out, showing out

You'd better live in love than luxury, it's alright
And don't so dining out on foolish dreams every night
It only takes a moment to feel alright
Get fresh at the weekend, showing out, showing out
Get fresh at the weekend, showing out, showing out

We can't afford to wear diamond and pearl, that's ok
Wouldn't want to be that kind of girl anyway
I only takes a moment to feel alright

Get fresh at the weekend, showing out, showing out
Get fresh at the weekend, showing out, showing out

I can supply you things I can provide everything
If it's the man's hand that pays the price
Then you belong to me

Can't afford to buy finer things that's alright
We won't lose our heads for anything, any time
I only takes a moment to feel alright





Get fresh at the weekend, showing out,showing out [Repeat: x 5]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mel & Kim's song Showing Out advocates for living a simple life and enjoying oneself without worrying about the luxuries of life. The song emphasizes the importance of living in love rather than luxury and not getting carried away with foolish dreams. Instead, one should focus on enjoying life's moments and being content in the present. The song also highlights that one doesn't need to have expensive possessions to feel good, as it only takes a moment to feel alright.


The chorus, "Get fresh at the weekend, showing out, showing out," refers to letting loose and enjoying oneself during the weekend. It promotes expressing oneself and not caring about what others think. The lyrics also mention that one shouldn't feel pressured to wear diamond and pearl or be the kind of girl who is obsessed with material possessions.


Overall, the song is a celebration of simple pleasures and finding pleasure in the little things in life. It encourages self-expression and living in the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Show show showing out
Be bold and confident, show off your best self


Get fresh at the weekend, showing out, showing out
Take advantage of the weekend to look and feel your best, show off your confidence


You'd better live in love than luxury, it's alright
It's more important to have love in your life than material possessions


And don't so dining out on foolish dreams every night
Don't waste your time and money on unrealistic expectations


It only takes a moment to feel alright
You can feel confident and happy with just a small amount of effort


We can't afford to wear diamond and pearl, that's ok
We don't have expensive luxury items, but that's not important


Wouldn't want to be that kind of girl anyway
We don't want to be someone who cares only about expensive possessions


I only takes a moment to feel alright
You can feel confident and happy with just a small amount of effort


I can supply you things I can provide everything
I can give you everything you need


If it's the man's hand that pays the price
If someone else is paying for something, it's not worth it


Then you belong to me
If I'm paying for something, it means you're mine


Can't afford to buy finer things that's alright
We don't have a lot of money to spend on luxury items, but that's okay


We won't lose our heads for anything, any time
We won't get carried away by material possessions, at any time


Get fresh at the weekend, showing out,showing out [Repeat: x 5]
Take advantage of the weekend to look and feel your best, show off your confidence repeatedly




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE STOCK, MATT AITKEN, PETER WATERMAN

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@chrishulse7052

32 years later this still sounds fresh.

@ajs41

Stock Atiken Waterman were geniuses. A lot of people mocked them at the time for producing trashy music. But their music has held up very well over the years.

@Globalman43

I agree with the both of you. I will take this over auto tune music.

@bexcpfc

I am 32 and I love this song!

@sjoerdb4893

even 34 years later

@danwilson2092

...and not just at the weekend!

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@DocRock67

Even after so many years Mel’s tragic fate is hard to take.

Stock Aitken Waterman had the Midas touch, everyone they produced turned into gold. But the awesome Appleby sisters already were pure gold when they entered the studio. Young English roses…

@MariaSantos-xr4ej

kkkkk

@TayWoode

Also Princess, Lonnie Gordon,Three degrees, Donna Summer ❤️👍🏾

@ahaunslattery4600

GOLDEN.

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