Originated from a surf rock group called the Crossfires, the Turtles delved into many genres such as breezy pop, psychedelic music, and folk rock. A precursor to the bubblegum pop of the late 60s and early 70s as well as a foil to the more self-consciously hip and "serious" acts of the era, the Turtles produced at least a dozen memorable, radio-friendly chart singles. Yet they remain best known for 1967's "Happy Together", which was their only chart-topping single.
The Turtles wound down their career in 1970.
The two prominent singers - Howard Kaylan ("Eddie") and Mark Volman ("Flo" a.k.a. "Phlorescent Leech") - collaborated with Frank Zappa for a short but very intensive period of one and a half years (between 1970-72) and were the cornerstone of what was known to be the Zappa "Vaudeville" band; two of the most famous achievements of that period being the albums Fillmore East – June 1971 and 200 Motels, the soundtrack of the film by the same name.
Me About You
The Turtles Lyrics
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Could've eased my mind, would've never seen your face
Or heard about you
But now you call my name & your reality
Though it's hard to explain, I know I'll never be
Without you
But I know I don't doubt your love & I know that it's real
By God above I know I feel about you
Got a handful of gold & a pocketful of dreams
But a heart full of love & I know what it means
To be without you
Just sit by my side & share with me
All the feelings inside & the things you see
About you
I know Miss Lonely will be here today
Waiting for me; now the time is right, so hear me say
The from now on I'll stay about you
(instrumental)
I know Miss Lonely will be here today
Waiting for me; now the time is right, so hear me say
The from now on I'll stay about you
About you, about you, about
The Turtles' song "Me About You" is a sweet and sentimental ode to love and the power it has to change a person's life. The opening lines suggest that under different circumstances, the singer may never have met their beloved, and their life would be drastically different as a result. But now that they have experienced love, they cannot imagine life without the person who has captured their heart. The singer acknowledges that they know very little about their love interest, but they are certain that their love is real and all-consuming.
The chorus provides a glimpse into the singer's thoughts about their feelings towards their love interest. With "a handful of gold and a pocketful of dreams," they recognize that material possessions and personal ambitions pale in comparison to the love they have found. The singer asks for the opportunity to get to know their love interest better, to share in their experiences and feelings. They express confidence that their love will endure and that they will remain faithful to each other in the face of loneliness and temptation.
Overall, "Me About You" is a heartfelt and sincere declaration of love. It recognizes the transformative power of love and the way that it can make life more meaningful and fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Perhaps another time or maybe 'nother place
Maybe if things were different, I wouldn't need you in my life or know who you are.
Could've eased my mind, would've never seen your face
If I hadn't met you, I may have been more relaxed in life without knowing all that I am missing.
Or heard about you
If I had never heard your name, I wouldn't know your worth and the impact you have on me.
But now you call my name & your reality
Although I didn't know you before, now that I do, I can't imagine life without you in it.
Though it's hard to explain, I know I'll never be
It's hard to articulate, but I am certain that there is no me without you.
Without you
I can't fathom going through life without your presence and your love.
I know nothing about you
Despite not knowing everything about you, I am confident in your love for me.
But I know I don't doubt your love & I know that it's real
I have no doubts about the love you have for me because it's genuine and true.
By God above I know I feel about you
I am certain that loving you is right and meant to be in the eyes of the higher power above.
Got a handful of gold & a pocketful of dreams
I have many rich assets and aspirations, but I still know the value of having you in my life.
But a heart full of love & I know what it means
Despite material things, my heart is what's most important, and I understand the magnitude of my love for you.
To be without you
Being separated from you would be unbearable and something I never want to experience.
Just sit by my side & share with me
Let's be together and open with each other, sharing our deepest feelings and thoughts.
All the feelings inside & the things you see
I want to know everything that's going on inside of you and your perceptions of the world around us.
About you
This is all about you and our connection with each other.
I know Miss Lonely will be here today
I acknowledge that my life would be devoid of companionship without you in it.
Waiting for me; now the time is right, so hear me say
I realize that the moment to express my commitment to you has arrived, so let me proclaim my love.
The from now on I'll stay about you
From now on, everything I do will revolve around our relationship and how we can best support each other.
About you, about you, about
My life is all about you, now and forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN LEE GORDON, GARRY OWEN BONNER
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