Tangina Stone is a New York City-based rising singer-songwriter who brings … Read Full Bio ↴Tangina Stone is a New York City-based rising singer-songwriter who brings her own “rock-inflected soul sounds” (SoulBounce) to the musical table with recent debut “The Fall” – EP; now available on iTunes and at all digital providers. Catch her single “Suntan” (Remix) featured in this season of Love & Hip Hop Hollywood on VH1. Moving to New York City from her hometown of Canton, Ohio at the age of 18, Tangina spent five years pursing her music career relentlessly and has built a loyal and growing fan base, especially among the live music scene. She’s collaborated with many artists and played venues such as Arlene’s Grocery, SOBs, Rockwood Music Hall, Silvana and countless others.

Suntan
Tangina Stone Lyrics

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I've been on this journey for so long
Stuck in this freezing winter storm
With hearts as cold as ice
Taking love from mine
Pray for a ray of sunlight

Cause I---
I just wanna soak up the sun (the sun)

And you---
You just might be the right one
Cause I---
I just wanna soak up the sun (the sun)
And you---
You just might be the right one

Heartbreak and I went hand in hand
I never saw the beach
But had my head buried in the sand

So now you come along bringing me summer
Your love so bright you're giving me a suntan

No need for winter coats, scarves, hats, or umbrellas
Just maybe some sunscreen

Oneeeeeeeeee---
For me, For me (For me, For me)
For me, For me

For me, For me (For me, For meeee)
For me

Overall Meaning

In "Suntan" by Tangina Stone, she describes a journey she's been on for a while, feeling stuck in a winter storm with hearts as cold as ice. She has been taken advantage of and had love taken away from her. She longs for a ray of sunlight to bring her some hope and happiness. The chorus then begins with her repeating her desire to soak up the sun and the possibility that the person she's with might be the right one for her.

The second verse explains that Tangina has experienced heartbreak, and she's never been to the beach, instead burying her head in the sand. However, the person she's now with has come into her life and is bringing her into the summer season, giving Tangina a suntan with their bright love. She suggests they leave the winter gear behind and instead bring some sunscreen, emphasizing the shift in seasons and mindset. She ends the song with the repeated lines of "For me," expressing that this newfound love is just for her and her own self-improvement.

Overall, Tangina Stone's "Suntan" is about finding love and hope after feeling lost and stuck in a dark time. The change in seasons marks a change in mindset, with the lyrics encouraging listeners to embrace the warmth and light of love.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been on this journey for so long
I've been struggling for a long time to find joy and happiness.

Stuck in this freezing winter storm
I've been trapped in a difficult situation that feels cold and unforgiving.

With hearts as cold as ice
Those around me are emotionally unavailable, making this situation even harder.

Taking love from mine
Their lack of love has drained me of mine, leaving me feeling alone and unfulfilled.

Pray for a ray of sunlight
I hope for some relief from this emotional burden, something that can bring me joy and hope.

Cause I--- I just wanna soak up the sun (the sun) And you--- You just might be the right one Cause I--- I just wanna soak up the sun (the sun) And you--- You just might be the right one
You bring me so much joy and hope that I think maybe, just maybe, you could be the one I've been waiting for to help me shake off this cold, miserable winter.

Heartbreak and I went hand in hand I never saw the beach But had my head buried in the sand
I have a history of heartbreak, and I've always felt like I'm missing out on the joy others experience because I'm too busy trying to protect myself from getting hurt again.

So now you come along bringing me summer Your love so bright you're giving me a suntan
You have brought a brightness and joy to my life that feels like a summertime, giving me warmth and light that I haven't experienced in a long time.

No need for winter coats, scarves, hats, or umbrellas Just maybe some sunscreen
Your love has brought me so much warmth that I don't need to protect myself anymore from the cold or the rain, like I would with winter clothes, just some sunscreen to enjoy this bright, sunny time with you.

Oneeeeeeeeee--- For me, For me (For me, For me) For me, For me For me, For me (For me, For meeee) For me
This joy and happiness feels absolutely amazing, and it's all for me, as if everything that has happened has finally led me to you.

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