See You in the Magazines
Tammie Brown Lyrics
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It's sad but it will never be
Maybe I will see you around
Or maybe in the magazines
I wish you could've stuck around (stuck around)
You haven't seen the last of me
Darling, I will see you around
If only in the magazines
They undersell my light, don't understand my life
It's only right to get what I deserve
I'm not your glamor doll, no baby not at all
I'm nothing like you ever have seen
Upon these silver wings, put on my fancy things
Just another headline show to show out
Taking to the sky: start dreaming stars align
I can't entertain from afar
I guess it's goodbye for now
It's sad but it will never be
Maybe I will see you around
Or maybe in the magazines
I wish you could've stuck around (stuck around)
You haven't seen the last of me
Darling, I will see you around
If only in the magazines
I got from place to place, paint on a happy face
And I dance all around through the light
I'll be your only muse to light your midnight fuse
I'll burn like a torch through the night
I take a foreign car to a foreign bar
Where they're waiting to see my show
Forget your life and fears, through all the smoke and mirrors
I'll take you away for a while
Sometimes when you're old and gray and you look back
And you slap yourself on your rear end and you say "wow"
You know I've been around the world and back again
I enjoyed the champagne and I don't like riding in limousines
I don't like how you lay there
I'd prefer a town car
My zimbitian corsage: it's wide, it's wide
And you say a town car (you get up out)
I guess it's goodbye for now
It's sad but it will never be (will never be)
Maybe I will see you around
Or maybe in the magazines
I wish you could've stuck around (stuck around)
You haven't seen the last of me
Darling, I will see you around
If only in the magazines
The lyrics of Tammie Brown's song "See You in the Magazines" appear to express a bittersweet farewell to someone who is leaving. The singer acknowledges that it is sad to part ways but also accepts that things will never be the same again. Despite this, the singer optimistically suggests that they may meet again in the future, either in person or metaphorically through media coverage. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the addition of a wish that the person had stayed around longer. However, the singer also acknowledges that they will not be forgotten and that their presence will always be felt in some way, even if it is only through the pages of a magazine.
The verses of the song seem to be more focused on the singer's own identity and the struggles they face in being understood and appreciated by others. They express frustration with being underestimated and reduced to a superficial stereotype, while also asserting their own unique qualities and abilities. The lyrics use imagery of flying, performing, and escaping to suggest a sense of freedom and creativity that is at odds with the constraints of other people's expectations. Despite this, the final verse offers a more reflective perspective, emphasizing the value of life experience and the fleeting nature of youth.
Overall, the song seems to blend elements of personal reflection, artistic manifesto, and farewell message, all delivered with Tammie Brown's trademark kooky style and off-beat humor.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess it's goodbye for now
I am saying goodbye for now
It's sad but it will never be
Although it is sad, there is no need to be upset
Maybe I will see you around
I may see you again
Or maybe in the magazines
It is possible that we will only cross paths in the media
I wish you could've stuck around (stuck around)
I wish you had stayed a little longer
You haven't seen the last of me
You haven't seen everything I have to offer
Darling, I will see you around
I will cross paths with you again
If only in the magazines
Even if it is only through the media
They undersell my light, don't understand my life
Others underestimate me and don't comprehend my experiences
It's only right to get what I deserve
I should receive what I am entitled to
I'm not your glamor doll, no baby not at all
I am not just an object of beauty, not at all
I'm nothing like you ever have seen
I am unique and unlike anyone you have ever met
Upon these silver wings, put on my fancy things
I will adorn myself with all my best things
Just another headline show to show out
I am putting on another performance that will make the news
Taking to the sky: start dreaming stars align
I am rising high and starting to dream, with everything falling into place
I can't entertain from afar
I must be present to provide entertainment
I got from place to place, paint on a happy face
I go from one location to the next, putting on a happy facade
And I dance all around through the light
I dance and move around in the spotlight
I'll be your only muse to light your midnight fuse
I am the inspiration that will ignite you and keep you going all night
I'll burn like a torch through the night
I will shine brilliantly, lighting up the whole night
I take a foreign car to a foreign bar
I travel in a foreign car to a foreign location
Where they're waiting to see my show
People are eagerly anticipating my performance
Forget your life and fears, through all the smoke and mirrors
Leave behind all your fears and troubles, and enjoy my performance despite its illusions
I'll take you away for a while
I will transport you to another world for a short time
Sometimes when you're old and gray and you look back
When you are old and reflecting on your life
And you slap yourself on your rear end and you say "wow"
You will be pleasantly surprised when looking back on everything you've done
You know I've been around the world and back again
I have traveled around the world and returned
I enjoyed the champagne and I don't like riding in limousines
I prefer to indulge in champagne but dislike traveling in limousines
I don't like how you lay there
I am not a fan of how you just sit there
I'd prefer a town car
I would rather be transported in a town car
My zimbitian corsage: it's wide, it's wide
My zimbitian corsage is large and expansive
And you say a town car (you get up out)
You agree with me about using a town car and get up to go
Contributed by Levi E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ProblematicBitch
me and my first love danced to this at the school prom in 1983, i remember like it was yesterday
@prettymeowkawaii6384
She is so under rated.... I wanna go to a Tammie Brown Eras tour so she can sing all of her songs
@jennyk9748
Another instant classic from the goddess herself
@mkobb928
agreed <<<333
@thedivinemrm5832
It's giving Jan Terri vibes and I can't think of a bigger compliment.
@christinedrury1409
Omg this actually slaps. It's really beautiful and haunting and 80s. Why isn't this more popular 👁️👄👁️
@InsaneNuYawka
All jokes aside this is actually wonderfully composed and an easy on the ears catchy tune
@paulstingray
It’s the best!
@tobinharris8107
Praise be to the one and only Tammie...let the goofiness go on forever. Love how you are 100% you, no apologies. XXOO
@philipmatthews2107
Tammie - an interdimensional time capsule. Pure love and art 🤎and Kelly's cameo OMG she's killing it as usual 💓