You Sexy Thing
Tom Tom Club Lyrics
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(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
Where did you come from, Baby?
How did you know I needed you?
How did you know I needed you so badly?
Yesterday I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me makin' love to me!
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
Where did you come from, Angel?
How did you know I'd be the one?
Did you know you're everything I'd prayed for?
Did you know - every night and day for?
Yesterday I needed love and satisfaction
Now you're lying next to me givin' it to me! (Wow!)
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, you sexy thing?
Ah, kiss me (You sexy thing) Touch me Baby (You sexy thing)
I love the way you touch me darlin' (You sexy thing)
Ah, Oh. it's ecstasy (You sexy thing)
Yesterday I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me givin' it to me!
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles since you came along, You sexy thing
Ah, touch me. Kiss me darlin'
I love the way you hold me, Baby
Ah, Oh. This is ecstasy (You sexy thing)
Don't stop lovin' me, you sexy thing
I love the way you touch me Baby, You sexy thing
Keep keep on loving me, You sexy thing
The lyrics to Tom Tom Club's "You Sexy Thing" are about the powerful connection between two people who find each other unexpectedly. The singer begins by expressing their belief in miracles, and marvels at the fact that this person - this "sexy thing" - has entered their life. They ask where this person came from and how they knew that the singer needed them so badly. The singer had been lonely, but now this person has brought them love and satisfaction.
The second half of the song continues in this vein, with the singer asking if this person knew that they were everything the singer had prayed for. They express their ecstasy and how much they love the way this person touches them. The song ends with the singer asking this person not to stop loving them and to keep on giving them the love they need.
Overall, the song is a celebration of unexpected love and the wonder that comes when two people connect. The lyrics are joyful and playful, emphasizing the physical attraction between the singer and their partner but also highlighting the emotional depth of their connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
I have faith in the extraordinary! Who are you and where did you come from, mysterious and alluring person?
(You sexy thing yow!)
Expressing excitement and admiration towards the enchanting individual
Where did you come from, Baby?
Curiosity about the origin of this captivating person
How did you know I needed you?
Wondering how this person knew exactly what I needed in my life
How did you know I needed you so badly?
Surprised that this person could anticipate my needs and fulfill them so effectively
How did you know I'd give my heart so gladly?
In awe of this person's ability to capture my heart and make me feel so passionately
Yesterday I was one of the lonely people
Reflecting on my past loneliness and how it contrasts with my current state
Now you're lying close to me makin' love to me!
Grateful and in awe of this person's ability to bring me such intimacy and happiness
Where did you come from, Angel?
Addressing the alluring person with admiration and intrigue
How did you know I'd be the one?
In amazement that this person found and chose me out of everyone else
Did you know you're everything I'd prayed for?
Realization that this person embodies everything that I have wished and waited for
Did you know - every night and day for?
Repeating the notion that this person was always in my thoughts and prayers
Yesterday I needed love and satisfaction
Looking back on my previous state of requiring love and intimacy
Now you're lying next to me givin' it to me! (Wow!)
Feeling extremely grateful and overwhelmed that this person is giving me the love and satisfaction that I yearned for
Ah, kiss me (You sexy thing) Touch me Baby (You sexy thing)
Expressing desire for this person to kiss and touch me constantly while admiring their alluring nature
I love the way you touch me darlin' (You sexy thing)
Getting lost in the feeling of physical intimacy with this person
Ah, Oh. it's ecstasy (You sexy thing)
Feeling intense pleasure and happiness beyond words
Don't stop lovin' me, you sexy thing
Asking this person to never stop loving and giving me their all
I love the way you touch me Baby, You sexy thing
Expressing my admiration towards the physical intimacy and magical touch of this person
Keep keep on loving me, You sexy thing
Asking this person to keep loving me and never let go
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, You sexy thing
Reiterating my belief in miracles and that this person's appearance in my life is nothing short of miraculous
Ah, touch me. Kiss me darlin'
Asking this person to continue giving me physical affection and admiration
I love the way you hold me, Baby
Expressing my admiration towards the way this person embraces and holds me
Ah, Oh. This is ecstasy (You sexy thing)
Feeling overwhelming ecstasy and happiness due to the presence of this person in my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Errol Brown
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@baberoot1998
Tina Weymouth, and her sisters...are absolutely gorgeous. And Tina's bass lines, throughout her career, are just as beautiful.
@seanelmcmillian6617
Wild
@williamgilmore4287
Not her sisters!
@jamesa9004
I just can't get over how good this performance is! Ultra Groovy!
@davistalhone9482
The drummer saying "you sexy thing, you" is almost worth the price of admission alone.
@Handlemcdaniel
He's the Fred Schneider of Tom Tom Club.
@h96pro32
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
@timothyfrantz9443
James Brown
@chasbodaniels1744
@GeneralGrape Priceless observation.
@paulamiles9559
That's Tina's husband Chris Frantz.