1: Tin Tin was an A… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists/bands using this name:
1: Tin Tin was an Australian pop/rock band. The band was formed in 1966 by Steve Groves and Steve Kipner, who named the band after the popular cartoon character Tintin. Through a friendship with Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees, who would later produce both of their singles and both of their albums, the duo was signed to a one-album contract with music producer Robert Stigwood's organization. Maurice produced their 1969 debut album and played on about half the tracks, which bore a marked resemblance to the tight harmonies of the Bee Gees. The LP sold poorly until the dreamy ballad "Toast and Marmalade for Tea", with lead vocals by Kipner was belatedly released a single in the spring of 1971, hitting #20. The song featured These four lines of nursery rhyme lyrics are repeated five times over eerily distorted piano and synthesizer backing. The song gradually builds in intensity adding acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, a string orchestra, and finally brass instruments, and is now Tin Tin's best-remembered song.
2: Tin Tin was the third band of original Duran Duran vocalist Stephen Duffy.
They released 2 singles - "Kiss Me" (1982) and "Hold It" (1983) before Duffy relaunched himself as a solo artist called Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy in 1984.
Toast And Marmelade For Tea
Tin Tin Lyrics
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Sailing ships upon the sea,
Aren't lovelier that you,
Or the games I see you play.
You more lovely than the day,
When the sun is in your eyes,
I see through your disguise,
All the games I see you play.
The lyrics to Tin Tin's song "Toast And Marmalade For Tea" are reflective of a sense of admiration and fascination for someone. The opening line, "Toast and marmalade for tea," sets a calming and serene atmosphere, and evokes images of a peaceful breakfast or tea-time. This is followed by the line, "Sailing ships upon the sea," which emphasizes the idea of a tranquil setting, where the beloved is presented as the most beautiful object in that idyllic landscape. The lyrics convey the belief that the beloved is more beautiful than even the most picturesque moments one has ever seen.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of the beloved's actions and persona being a source of intrigue and fascination. The song speaks to the notion that the singer sees through the facade of their loved one and understands their true nature. The last line of the chorus, "All the games I see you play," suggests that the beloved is a multi-dimensional individual who is not easily understood. The focused admiration of the singer is set amidst a peaceful setting and serves to highlight their deep fascination and affection for the subject of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Toast and marmalade for tea,
Simple pleasures like toast and marmalade are best enjoyed with good company.
Sailing ships upon the sea,
The beauty of sailing ships on the sea cannot compare to the beauty of the person being addressed.
Aren't lovelier than you,
Nothing in the world is lovelier than the person being addressed.
Or the games I see you play.
Even the games that the person being addressed plays are enjoyable to watch and add to their charm.
You more lovely than the day,
The person being addressed is more beautiful and captivating than even the most perfect day.
When the sun is in your eyes,
Even when the sun is shining in their eyes, the person being addressed remains stunning.
I see through your disguise,
Despite any efforts to hide their true self, the person being addressed is still seen and appreciated for who they are.
All the games I see you play.
All of the playful and charming activities that the person being addressed engages in are seen and appreciated.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN FREDERICK GROVES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@romanbondaruk6873
I am 72 shortly and I love this song to bits...such nostalgia from a time when life was truly beautiful...
@carolbrand6916
I feel exactly the same.
@darrylschultz9395
Me 3!🥳🤙
@milliebut
Me 4 !
@robertthacher
When you are young, life is truly beautiful!
@romanbondaruk6873
@@robertthacher agreed and yet again without age what would nostalgia be?
@dannyyatim585
On my 14th birthday, my parents gave me a radio transistor as a present. This was one of the songs playing on the radio. Loved it so much. Tomorrow I'm going to be 66 ❤
@vitesse_arnhem
Back when capitalism ruled supreme. Before the c0mnunists took over mass media and the senate
@vladimirvladimir3298
Someone on here commented "once heard, never forgotten". This is true. My friend was making toast with jam and peanut butter the other day at breakfast and the lyrics came back to me again and I sang the 1st line to her and I finally looked it up, I never knew who it was by. There is something of life's mystery in its beautiful simplicity.
@bobbaer9441
Toast with marmelade and tea and you with peanut butter as well. Toast with peanut butter and jam or honey is my go to after supper snack. :)