Polyrock's lineup also included vocalist Catherine Oblasney, guitarist Tommy Robertson, drummer Joseph Yannece, and keyboard player Lenny Aaron. The group signed with RCA by 1980, and delivered their debut album that same year. Two albums followed in 1981 (Changing Hearts and Electro-Romantic), but Polyrock disbanded in 1982.
They were often compared by critics to Talking Heads, another band of the same era, though they never approached that band's fame.
Romantic Me
Polyrock Lyrics
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Anticipating someone's there
Romantic me
Romantic me
Romantic me
Romantic
Big, big clock
I see
See a girl beside her dreams
Romantic dreams
Romantic dreams
Romantic dreams
Romantic
Talk
Big, big clock
Big, big clock
Tick, big...
I fear
Fear a man beside his schemes
Romantic schemes
Romantic schemes
A selfish dream
Such a selfish...
Swim, big fish
Swim, big...
Swim, big fish
The lyrics to Polyrock's "Romantic Me" are somewhat cryptic, and open to interpretation. The first few lines suggest a feeling of insecurity and fear of being judged, with the singer hoping that no one is listening and anticipating someone's presence. It could be interpreted as a fear of falling short of expectations or not meeting societal norms, leading to feelings of inadequacy and isolation.
As the song progresses, the repeating chorus "Romantic me" and "Romantic dreams" could be seen as the singer's yearning for a life that is more romantic and idealistic, possibly filled with love and adventure. However, this is juxtaposed by the line "Fear a man beside his schemes," suggesting that the singer may feel trapped or stuck in their current situation, with a fear of taking risks or pursuing their dreams.
The use of imagery such as the "big, big clock" and "swim, big fish" adds to the dreamlike and surreal tone of the song, and could represent the passing of time or the inevitability of change. Overall, "Romantic Me" is a song that explores themes of insecurity, yearning, and the contrast between dreams and reality.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope that no one's listening
I wish nobody is around to hear what I'm about to say
Anticipating someone's there
But I feel like someone is watching me
Romantic me
I am the type of person who is hopelessly romantic
Talk
Let me explain
Big, big clock
Time is always ticking away
I see
I notice
See a girl beside her dreams
I observe that a girl is following her aspirations
Romantic dreams
She has romantic goals
Talk
Let me elaborate
Big, big clock
Time keeps moving forward
Tick, big...
Seconds passing by
I fear
I am afraid
Fear a man beside his schemes
I am wary of a man who has his own agenda
Romantic schemes
His plans may seem charming, but they are self-serving
A selfish dream
He has created an unrealistic, egocentric goal for himself
Such a selfish...
It is unpleasant
Swim, big fish
Like a fish in the ocean
Swim, big...
Keep on swimming forward
Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Isolierter_Hazim
I hope that no one's listening
Anticipating someone's there
Romantic me
Romantic me
Romantic me
Romantic
Talk
Big, big clock
I see
See a girl beside her dreams
Romantic dreams
Romantic dreams
Romantic dreams
Romantic
Talk
Big, big clock
Big, big clock
Tick, big...
I fear
Fear a man beside his schemes
Romantic schemes
Romantic schemes
A selfish dream
Such a selfish...
Swim, big fish
Swim, big...
Swim, big fish
@erinnorris8612
William "Billy" Robertson was my friend and neighbor until 2018 when he suddenly passed away. What a character! And what character he had! We would sing Psalm from Roxy Music at the top of our lungs while closing down the bar I ran in between our apartments. I miss him so much.
@B0BBy_K00L5
R1P.
@alessandroalexander7543
very sad
@MR-jf2zz
Fantastic Song, Heard it first in 1980. Still sounds better than anything made today.
@madeleine7887
This catapults me back in time. Love Polyrock!
@Tazz77
I remember 'Rock World'. That's where I first saw Polyrock, Gary Numan, Ultravox, XTC, The Specials and so many others. Great show.
@pedrofaba
saw them 5 times in concert back in the 80's-and still have all there pictures of there shows-got to meet them in person also--long lived the 80's
@larabelle91
So happy to share this video and Polyrock with my kids. I owned all their albums. I learned about while working at Nickelodeon one summer, before the station went commercial. They had appeared on a show, I think it was called Livewire, and they played this song.
@oscarsanchez8601
I remember seeing their vid late late at night on MTV. For a kid of 15. I was hypnotized by this music. Saved some money , and asked my parents for the rest I went out and bought the album. 30 years later still love that style of music but sadly I can't remember what ever happened to my album tho. Thanx for posting this vid. Takes me back.
@jameswoody4643
Living through New Wave, late 70's early 80's, I miss it all, very much. Great music from this era! Polyrock were a New York band, not nearly as popular as Talking Heads. The stuff coming out of England and Athens, Georgia at the same time would knock your skull off! A great time for new music!