Lyrics & Translation
Discover the English language through TLC's 'FanMail,' a song that beautifully blends heartfelt emotion with the technological vocabulary of the late 90s. Learning the lyrics will not only introduce you to colloquial expressions of gratitude and loneliness but also provide a unique snapshot of the language evolving with the rise of the internet. The song's clear and emotive vocals make it an excellent choice for language learners to practice pronunciation and comprehension.
[English]
WelcomeWe've dedicated our entire album cover
To any person who has ever sent us fanmail
This is a journey into life, love and the future of music
TLC would like to thank you for your support
And just like you (just like you), they get lonely too (I get lonely too)
Ah (fanmail), ah (fanmail), ah (fanmail)
Just like you, I get lonely too
Ah (fanmail), ah (fanmail), ah (fanmail)
Just like you, I get lonely
Waited for you for so long
Too many days since January
I'm still sittin', Miss Alone
We shoulda did this already
Said I got an email today
Kinda thought that you forgot about me
So I wanna hit you back to say
Just like you, I get lonely
Baby, I could really get to know you
Take my time to show you
Don't tell anybody what we do when I get lonely
Take me to another place where I'll be
Into space, just you and me with no rules
Just like you, I get lonely too
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you, I get lonely too
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you, I get lonely
Ready for us to get it on
Ain't got a love to call steady
Hope it ain't like that for long
I'll be your friend if you let me
Don't want to come on strong
'Cause too many people wanna get me
But a girl will do what I gotta do
Just like you, I get lonely
Baby, I could really get to know you
Take my time to show you
Don't tell anybody what we do when I get lonely
Take me to another place where I'll be
Into space, just you and me with no rules
Just like you, I get lonely too
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you (fanmail)
Baby, 'cause just like you, I get lonely too (TLC)
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you (fanmail)
Just like you (fanmail)
Oh, just like you, I get lonely too (TLC)
Man, we had all kinda sorts of conflicting fanmails and letters
Some parents was like, "You're the thieves and the pimps and the thugs of stage"
And, "You owe every mother in America a public apology" (just like you, I get lonely too)
Everyday I think I'm gonna meet ya
Can't wait 'till the day I see ya
Know that you just might be the one for me (just like you, I get lonely too)
Everyday I think I'm gonna meet ya
Can't wait 'till the day I see ya
Know that you just might be the one I need (just like you, I get lonely too)
Be me, do what I believe in, and be myself
And I suggest everyone do the same thing
You do what makes you feel comfortable
Do what makes you feel and happy
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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fanmail /ˈfæn.meɪl/ B2 |
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lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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support /səˈpɔːrt/ B1 |
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journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/ B2 |
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future /ˈfjʊtʃər/ B1 |
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music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1 |
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/ˈiː.meɪl/ B1 |
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friend /frɛnd/ A1 |
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girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1 |
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people /ˈpiːpəl/ A1 |
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stage /steɪdʒ/ B1 |
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apology /əˈpɒlədʒi/ B2 |
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America /əˈmɛrɪkə/ A2 |
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comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ B2 |
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happy /ˈhæpi/ A1 |
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conflict /ˈkɒnflɪkt/ B2 |
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dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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