Krikorian is a singer/songwriter, whose songs have been recorded by Charlie Sexton, Bette Midler, Peter Case, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Vanessa Williams, Bonnie Raitt and others. He is most commonly regarded as a Christian artist, and has released several albums of Christian songs starting with Romeo Unchained (1986); prior to that, he was decidedly a secular artist.
Krikorian and Alan Shapazian (rhythm guitar) formed a band called The Raik's Progress which recorded one single for Liberty Records, released in 1967. In 1973, he appeared as a member of the former Buddy Holly backing band the Crickets on their album "Remnants".
By 1978, Krikorian went solo, adopting the name of Tonio K, possibly a reference to the Thomas Mann novel Tonio Kröger, with Life In The Foodchain.
Krikorian is featured as lead vocalist on the song "Don't Fade Away." from the Crickets & Their Buddies album, released in the summer of 2004.
You Belong With Me
Tonio K. Lyrics
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The moon is down
We say goodnight
You're headed for bed across town
We haven't even known each other that long
But it doesn't even matter
When you leave it feels all wrong
Darlin' we belong together
And every time you leave
It's obvious we're still connected
You live in your world
And I live in mine
But the collision of worlds is just a matter of time
You belong with me
Now I can tell
You're so afraid
You've been lied to and taken for granted
Nnd treated like some kind of slave
I'm not after your freedom, i'm after your heart
And I know it's gonna happen
And I knew it from the start
What happens to people in love is some kind of mystery
But what passes for love on the streets these days is a joke
So when people like us finally stumble into each other
We've got to hold on tight and never let go
The lyrics of Tonio K.'s "You Belong With Me" tell a story of two individuals who have only known each other for a short time. The song begins with a goodbye between the two, as one is headed for bed across town while the other remains alone. Despite this brief period of time, it is clear that their connection runs deep, and they belong together. Every time one of them leaves, it is apparent that they are still connected and meant to be together. The collision of their two worlds is just a matter of time, and the singer is convinced that they belong together.
The second verse reveals that the other person is afraid, having been lied to and taken for granted, and feeling enslaved. The singer reassures them that they are not after their freedom, but their heart. It is clear that the two are meant to be together, and the singer has known it from the start. The chorus repeats the sentiment that they belong together, despite living in separate worlds.
The song concludes by stating that what happens to people in love is some kind of mystery. However, the way love is often portrayed on the streets these days is a joke. The singer encourages the pair to hold on tight to each other and never let go, as they have finally found one another. This song speaks to the incredible connections we can form with others, even when we've only known them for a short time, and to the power of true love to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Two o'clock
It's late at night
The moon is down
The moon has set and it's dark outside
We say goodnight
We exchange farewell greetings
You're headed for bed across town
You are going to sleep at your home in another part of the city
We haven't even known each other that long
We have only been acquainted for a short period of time
But it doesn't even matter
The length of our acquaintance doesn't affect our feelings
When you leave it feels all wrong
I feel unhappy when you leave
You belong with me
We are meant to be together
Darlin' we belong together
We are meant to be each other's romantic partner
And every time you leave
Whenever you go away
It's obvious we're still connected
Our bond is unbroken
You live in your world
You have your own life
And I live in mine
I have my own life
But the collision of worlds is just a matter of time
Our lives will eventually intersect
Now I can tell
I have noticed
You're so afraid
You are scared
You've been lied to and taken for granted
People have deceived you and not appreciated you enough
And treated like some kind of slave
You have been treated unfairly
I'm not after your freedom, i'm after your heart
I don't want to restrict your freedom, I just want to be in a romantic relationship with you
And I know it's gonna happen
I am confident that we will be together
And I knew it from the start
I knew we were meant to be together from the beginning
What happens to people in love is some kind of mystery
Love is a mysterious process
But what passes for love on the streets these days is a joke
Many people mistake superficial feelings for love
So when people like us finally stumble into each other
When two people who are meant to be together meet by accident
We've got to hold on tight and never let go
We should cherish our love and never let it slip away
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.