I've Never Been To Me
Charlene
Charlene
CHARLENE
- I've Never Been To Me LyricsHey lady, you, lady, cursin' at your life
You're a discontented mother and a regimented wife
I've no doubt you dream about the things you never do
But I wish someone had a talk to me like I wanna talk to you
Ooh I've been to Georgia and California, oh, anywhere I could run
Took the hand of a preacherman and we made love in the sun
But I ran out of places and friendly faces because I had to be free
I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me
Please lady, please, lady, don't just walk away
'Cause I have this need to tell you why I'm all alone today
I can see so much of me still living in your eyes
Won't you share a part of a weary heart that has lived a million lies
Oh I've been to Nice and the isle of Greece
Where I sipped champagne on a yacht
I moved like Harlow in Monte Carlo and showed 'em what I've got
I've been undressed by kings and I've seen some things
That a woman ain't s'posed to see
I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me
Hey, you know what paradise is? It's a lie
A fantasy we create about people and places as we'd like them to be
But you know what truth is?
It's that little baby you're holding, and it's that man you fought with this morning
The same one you're going to make love with tonight. That's truth, that's love
Sometimes I've been to cryin' for unborn children
That might have made me complete
But I, I took the sweet life and never knew I'd be bitter from the sweet
I spent my life exploring the subtle whoring that cost too much to be free
Hey lady, I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me
I've been to paradise - never been to me
(I've been to Georgia and California, and anywhere I could run)
I've been to paradise - never been to me
(I've been to Nice and the isle of Greece
While I sipped champagne on a yacht)
I've been to paradise - never been to me
(I've been to cryin' for unborn children )
(Fade)
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You're a discontented mother and a regimented wife
I've no doubt you dream about the things you never do
But I wish someone had a talk to me like I wanna talk to you
Ooh I've been to Georgia and California, oh, anywhere I could run
Took the hand of a preacherman and we made love in the sun
But I ran out of places and friendly faces because I had to be free
I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me
Please lady, please, lady, don't just walk away
'Cause I have this need to tell you why I'm all alone today
I can see so much of me still living in your eyes
Won't you share a part of a weary heart that has lived a million lies
Oh I've been to Nice and the isle of Greece
Where I sipped champagne on a yacht
I moved like Harlow in Monte Carlo and showed 'em what I've got
I've been undressed by kings and I've seen some things
That a woman ain't s'posed to see
I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me
A fantasy we create about people and places as we'd like them to be
But you know what truth is?
It's that little baby you're holding, and it's that man you fought with this morning
The same one you're going to make love with tonight. That's truth, that's love
Sometimes I've been to cryin' for unborn children
That might have made me complete
But I, I took the sweet life and never knew I'd be bitter from the sweet
I spent my life exploring the subtle whoring that cost too much to be free
Hey lady, I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me
I've been to paradise - never been to me
(I've been to Georgia and California, and anywhere I could run)
I've been to paradise - never been to me
(I've been to Nice and the isle of Greece
While I sipped champagne on a yacht)
I've been to paradise - never been to me
(I've been to cryin' for unborn children )
(Fade)
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Facts about I've Never Been To Me
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I've Never Been To Me is written by Kenneth Hirsch, Ronald N. Miller.
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It is first released in 1982 as part of Charlene's album "I've Never Been To Me" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, in the song "I've Never Been To Me," Charlene offers an introspective view of a traveler who reflects on her journey and discovers that the true bliss is to be found in the small and everyday man's relationships rather than in the classy or exotic places. The song's lyrics are very expressive and convey the message that accepting life's reality, with all its difficulties and minor pleasures, is much better than pursuing a fantasy of 'paradise' which might leave one unfulfilled. The song mostly talks about reflection, love, solitude, freedom, and empowerment. On the other hand, the song also highlights the themes of self-discovery and identity, discontent and longing, the illusion of paradise, and the complexity of love and relationships. The lyrics are rich in adult themes concerning personal difficulties, relationships, and adult experiences, including love and intimacy. Though not overtly, the content is probably not appropriate for children below 13 years unless they are supervised by parents.
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I've Never Been To Me falls under the genre Pop.
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I've Never Been To Me song length is 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
Who wrote I've Never Been To Me lyrics?
I've Never Been To Me is written by Kenneth Hirsch, Ronald N. Miller.
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When was I've Never Been To Me released?
It is first released in 1982 as part of Charlene's album "I've Never Been To Me" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind I've Never Been To Me lyrics?
When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, in the song "I've Never Been To Me," Charlene offers an introspective view of a traveler who reflects on her journey and discovers that the true bliss is to be found in the small and everyday man's relationships rather than in the classy or exotic places. The song's lyrics are very expressive and convey the message that accepting life's reality, with all its difficulties and minor pleasures, is much better than pursuing a fantasy of 'paradise' which might leave one unfulfilled. The song mostly talks about reflection, love, solitude, freedom, and empowerment. On the other hand, the song also highlights the themes of self-discovery and identity, discontent and longing, the illusion of paradise, and the complexity of love and relationships. The lyrics are rich in adult themes concerning personal difficulties, relationships, and adult experiences, including love and intimacy. Though not overtly, the content is probably not appropriate for children below 13 years unless they are supervised by parents.
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Which genre is I've Never Been To Me?
I've Never Been To Me falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song I've Never Been To Me?
I've Never Been To Me song length is 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Kenneth Hirsch, Ronald N. Miller
Record Label(s): A Motown Records Release 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc
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