FanMail – English Lyrics

• By: TLC
• Album: FanMail

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]

Welcome

We'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

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fanmail /ˈfæn.meɪl/ B2	noun - a letter or message sent by a fan
lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ A2	adjective - feeling sad because one has no company or friends
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
support /səˈpɔːrt/ B1	noun - help, assistance, or encouragement given to someone verb - to give help or assistance to
journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/ B2	noun - a trip or travel from one place to another verb - to travel or go on a trip
future /ˈfjʊtʃər/ B1	noun - the time that is yet to come adjective - coming later; occurring after the present
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - art of organized sound, especially with melody, rhythm, and harmony
email /ˈiː.meɪl/ B1	noun - electronic mail; a digital message sent over the Internet verb - to send a message by electronic mail
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
people /ˈpiːpəl/ A1	noun - human beings in general or considered as a group
stage /steɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a raised platform where performers act or present verb - to present or develop gradually
apology /əˈpɒlədʒi/ B2	noun - an expression of regret or remorse for a fault or offense
America /əˈmɛrɪkə/ A2	proper noun - the United States of America or the continent of North America
comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ B2	noun - a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or distress verb - to soothe or relieve someone’s distress adjective - providing ease or relief; comforting
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure and contentment
conflict /ˈkɒnflɪkt/ B2	noun - a serious disagreement or clash between ideas, principles, or people verb - to clash or be in disagreement
dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - devoted to a particular task or purpose verb (past participle of dedicate) - to set aside or devote (something) for a particular purpose