Silhouettes
The Ronettes Lyrics
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Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes aha
Took a walk and passed your house late last night.
All the shades were pulled and drawn way down tight.
From within the dim light cast two silhouettes on the shade.
Oh what a lovely couple though they made.
Put his arms around your waist, held you tight,
kisses I could almost taste in the night.
I couldn't hide the tears in my eyes.
Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes aha
Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes aha
Lost control and rang your bell, I was sore.
Let me in or else I'll beat down your door!
When two strangers who had been two silhouettes on the shade,
said to myself your on your own a while
Rushed down to your house with wings on my feet.
Loved you like I've never loved you, my sweet.
Thought that you and I would be two silhouettes on the shade,
all of our days two silhouettes on the shade. Ahhhh...
Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes aha
Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes aha
The Ronettes' song Silhouettes tells the story of a man who takes a walk late at night and passes by his former lover's house. He notices that the shades are pulled and drawn tight, but he can still see two silhouettes on the shade. He reminisces about the times he spent with her and wonders why he isn't the guy they cast the silhouettes on the shade. He becomes emotional and tears up. Later, he loses control and rings her doorbell. When she answers, he declares his love and promises to love her like he's never loved her before. He hoped that they could be two silhouettes on the shade, spending all their days together.
The "silhouettes on the shade" symbolize the memories of their love and the nostalgia he feels when he thinks about the times they spent together. The man in the song is longing to be with his former lover but feels dejected because she is with someone else. He expresses his frustration by trying to beat her door down, but he later realizes that he is better off alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes, Silhouettes aha
The repeating of the word 'Silhouettes' emphasizes the importance of the concept to the overall meaning of the song.
Took a walk and passed your house late last night.
The singer took a late-night walk and passed by the house of someone they are interested in.
All the shades were pulled and drawn way down tight.
The shades on the windows of the house were tightly shut, suggesting that the person inside wants privacy.
From within the dim light cast two silhouettes on the shade.
Through the closed shades, the singer could see two people inside, but only their silhouettes, as the lights were dim.
Oh what a lovely couple though they made.
The singer comments on how the couple inside looked lovely despite only seeing their outlines.
Put his arms around your waist, held you tight, kisses I could almost taste in the night.
The singer observes the romantic actions of the couple inside, imagining what it would feel like to be in their place.
Wondered why I'm not the guy whose silhouette's on the shade, I couldn't hide the tears in my eyes.
The singer feels sad and jealous that they are not the person inside with their loved one, and they cry at this realization.
Lost control and rang your bell, I was sore.
The singer couldn't control their emotions and impulsively rang the bell of the person they are interested in, even though they were feeling hurt.
Let me in or else I'll beat down your door!
The singer demands to be let in or threatens to use force to enter the other person's home.
When two strangers who had been two silhouettes on the shade, said to myself your on your own a while
The singer realizes that the couple they saw inside were not who they thought they were, but rather strangers, and that they are on their own for the moment.
Rushed down to your house with wings on my feet.
The singer runs to the person's house quickly, eager to see them again.
Loved you like I've never loved you, my sweet.
The singer expresses their strong feelings of love for the other person.
Thought that you and I would be two silhouettes on the shade, all of our days two silhouettes on the shade. Ahhhh...
The singer imagines a future where they and the other person are together, seen as two silhouettes on the shade for the rest of their lives.
Writer(s): Bob Crewe, Frank Slay Jr, Frank C. Slay Copyright: Regent Music, Regent Music Corporation
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ronald Herrera
Silhouettes- Silhouettes - Silhouettes
Silhouettes- Silhouettes - Silhouettes .....
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Took a walk and passed your house ..... late last night -
All the shades were pulled and drawn ..... way down tight -
From within - the dim light cast - two silhouettes on the shade !!
Oh - what a love couple they made !!
Silhouettes- Silhouettes - Silhouettes
Silhouettes- Silhouettes - Silhouettes .....
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-ring tour bell. i was sore.
Let me in or else i'll beat down your door.
When two strangers who had been two silhouettes on the shade,
Said to my shock, "you're on the wrong block."
Dip-dip-dip-dip-dip-dip-dip-dip-dip-dip-dip
Dip-dip-dip-dip-dip-dip, wah-ahh.
Whoa-oah!
Rushed down to your house with wings - on my feet.
Loved you like i never loved you my sweet.
Vowed that you and i would be two silhouettes on the shade.
All of our days, - two silhouettes on the shade.
Silhouettes (silhouettes).
Silhouettes (silhouettes).
Silhouettes (silhouettes).
Woh-oh-oh-oh.
Silhouettes (silhouettes).
Silhouettes (silhouettes).
Silhouettes (silhouettes).
Woh-oh-oh-oh-oh.
Two silhouettes on the shade!!
HistorySkate
Does anyone else get a dreamy vibe when they listen to this genre? I love it
loveloses
totally dreamy. the doo wop stuff too. just...ahhhhh!
Yoshi Nyguani
I do
Juliet Reminiec
I do..this is the best answer song
Elijah Johnson
Me
Michael Préfol
Same ! ❤️
TheCriton
I literally listened to this song for about 6 hours on a loop while finishing my essay :) Its such a beautiful song.
Victoria Cabrera
The vocals are so beautiful. These ladies are so beautiful. The lyrics are so beautiful. What a lovely song and era for music. I'm always dreaming to these oldies
luciano rocha
I agree with you!!!
William Clark
There's a sultry dreaminess on this rendition that doesn't exist on The Rays' original, nor anyone else's. Love it!