Romeo and Juliet
The Fadin' Colours Lyrics
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Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet
I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
Gonna show her how much I lover her
Let her know that one way or the other,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Right now I'm speculating,
Wonder what to morrow's gonna really bring.
If I don't find work tomorrow
It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Talk about love and romance,
Just wait till I get myself straight.
I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.
Finding a job tomorrow morning,
Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet
The Fadin' Colours's song Just Like Romeo & Juliet is a classic example of a young man's fervent and passionate approach to love. The lyrics reflect his intense desire to provide for his girlfriend and create a bright future for them both. The first verse introduces us to the singer, who is looking for a job and has a plan to buy a car so he can take his girlfriend to the drive-in. The second verse illustrates his willingness to shower his girlfriend with gifts and ensure that she knows how much he loves her. He is determined that their love will be remembered by society in the same way that Romeo and Juliet are.
However, the chorus provides a warning that their love may be consigned to a tragic fate if he fails to find work - "If I don't find work tomorrow, it's gonna be heartaches and sorrow, our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy just like Romeo and Juliet". The final verse delivers a message of faith and hope. The singer is currently speculating about his future, but he is confident that he will find a way to put Romeo's fame out of date.
Just Like Romeo & Juliet, released on the Chess label, was The Fadin' Colours's only major hit. It was recorded at Chess Studios in Chicago and produced by Billy Davis and Clarence Paul. The song reached number 21 in the Billboard Pop Chart and number 10 in the R&B Chart. The lyrics were written by Bill "Bunky" Sheppard, while the music was composed by Fredrick Perrin.
Line by Line Meaning
Finding a job tomorrow morning,
I have something important planned for tomorrow, I need to find a job.
Got a little something I want to do.
I have a task that needs my attention.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
I plan to buy a vehicle for us to travel in.
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I am taking my girl to the drive-in theater for a date.
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our relationship will be very significant and memorable.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love story will be as legendary as Romeo and Juliet's romance.
I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
I'm going to buy her beautiful gifts to show my affection.
Just like the ones in the catalog.
I will purchase the sort of gifts that you see in catalogs.
Gonna show her how much I love her
I will demonstrate to her how much I care.
Let her know that one way or the other,
I will make sure she is aware of my love by all means possible.
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our partnership will become a well-known tale for everyone to remember.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our bond will be reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet's love story.
Right now I'm speculating,
At present, I am not sure what the future holds.
Wonder what tomorrow's gonna really bring.
I hope for the best, but I am curious to see what happens next.
If I don't find work tomorrow
If I don't get a job tomorrow,
It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
It will be difficult and painful for me.
Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
My relationship with my girl will be ruined because of this event.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love story will experience a similar tragedy to the one in Romeo and Juliet.
Talk about love and romance,
I speak about love and other romantic things.
Just wait till I get myself straight.
Just be patient until I am settled in my life.
I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.
I'll be so successful in our love, Romeo's fame will pale in comparison.
Finding a job tomorrow morning,
Tomorrow, I have an important task to do, which is finding a job.
Got a little something I want to do.
I have something planned for tomorrow that I am excited about.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
I plan on investing in a vehicle for us to use.
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I want to take my significant other on a date to the drive-in movie theater.
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our relationship will become legendary and remembered by many.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love will be as famous and recognized as Romeo and Juliet's.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ADAIR, STEPHEN HAMPTON, BRADLEY JAY HAMILTON
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This track was recorded by "The Kingpins" a great South London band !! but Ember Records decided for what ever reason to change there name to "The Fadin' Colours" for the release in 1966 !! Geoff Coppin the singer on this recording who used to jump around on stage like Mick Jagger is now unfortunately disabled and in a wheelchair.