ABC's Of Love
Teenagers (Frankie Lymon & The) Lyrics
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B- Because my heart is true
C- Come, come, come closer
And I´ll tell you of the ABC´s
D- Darling believe me
E- Everyday my love grows strong
F- Find a place there in your heart
And I´ll tell you of the ABC´s
H- Heaven knows it´s true
I want to be near you
J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q
R-Run honey and don´t be blind
S-Sugar you stay on my mind
T-True love is hard to find
I´ll tell you of the ABC´s
U- You make me love you
V- Vow always be true
WXY and Z, I´ve told you of the ABC´s
Oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
(verse of oh´s)
(Instrumental-sax)
R-Run honey and don´t be blind
S- Sugar you stay on my mind
T- True love is hard to find
I´ll tell you of the ABC´s
U- You make me love you
V- Vow always to be true
WXY and Z
I´ve told you of the ABC´s
(I´ve) told you of the ABC´s.
In these lyrics to Frank Lymon & The Teenagers' song "ABC's of Love," the singer is expressing their love and devotion for their significant other through the metaphor of the alphabet. Each letter represents a feeling or sentiment associated with their love. The singer promises their love is true and will always remain strong. The chorus offers a repetition of the alphabet as a way to emphasize the depth and breadth of their love. The stanza beginning with "R" emphasizes the idea of running towards love and not shying away from it. The use of "sugar" as an endearment in the line "sugar you stay on my mind" adds a layer of sweetness to the already romantic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
A- I´ll always want you
I will have a constant desire for you
B- Because my heart is true
My feelings for you are sincere and genuine
C- Come, come, come closer
And I´ll tell you of the ABC´s
If you move closer to me, I will share with you the important things you need to know about my love
D- Darling believe me
Trust me, my dear
E- Everyday my love grows strong
My affection for you intensifies with each passing day
F- Find a place there in your heart
And I´ll tell you of the ABC´s
If you make space for me in your heart, I will reveal all the important details about my love for you
G- Gosh knows I love you
I truly love you, I swear
H- Heaven knows it´s true
My love for you is so real, it feels like it must be divine
I want to be near you
I long to be close to you
J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q
This line does not have a clear meaning, possibly used to fill space and as a nod to the alphabet theme
R-Run honey and don´t be blind
Hurry and come to me, do not miss out on this love
S-Sugar you stay on my mind
I can't stop thinking about you, my sweet
T-True love is hard to find
I´ll tell you of the ABC´s
Finding genuine love is difficult, but I will teach you all the important things you need to know about it
U- You make me love you
It is because of you that I feel such strong affection
V- Vow always be true
Promise to always be honest and faithful
WXY and Z, I´ve told you of the ABC´s
I have shared with you all the vital information you need to know about the love I have for you
Oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
(verse of oh´s)
This section does not have a clear meaning, possibly used to fill space and as a musical interlude
(Instrumental-sax)
The music takes over for a moment, without the need for lyrics to convey the emotions of the song
R-Run honey and don´t be blind
S- Sugar you stay on my mind
T- True love is hard to find
I´ll tell you of the ABC´s
U- You make me love you
V- Vow always to be true
WXY and Z
I´ve told you of the ABC´s
(I´ve) told you of the ABC´s.
This final repetition serves as a reminder of the important ABC's of love that have been outlined throughout the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORRIS LEVY, RICHARD BARRETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This is amazing, incredible group, thanks for sharing!
IM2PersonalProblems
Haven't seen this clip before. Impressive. Met Herman at a UGHA meeting in the 80s. Nice guy. They were backing a young girl who had Frankie's' voice nailed. To those who say "It's not the same without "Frankie"! I say George Washington's gone too "Enjoy what we've got"
Derek Smith Jr
I love it when the stars with bass voice sound first
MIA Kelsso
Not same without frankie
Kiki Cofer
They don’t sound bad. It’s just not Frankie
MrJoint888
2021 let’s keep this alive
Angel Eyes
(8) Run honey and don´t be blind Sugar you stay on my mind (8) Hes such a good artistt its a shame that he died when he did will allways love you Frankie <3 xx
Heather Baldwin
Lewis should have been lead on this one. He's right there.
Scott Wylie
I never liked Castor's voice. Frankie's brother Lewis was right there so I believe he should have been given the lead for this number.
Melissa C.
Herman's dance moves are off lol