Labelle - Chameleon Lyrics

Nightbird. By faris the best. album
By. Far.

Lyrics.........Interpret in the Truth!~~~

One of the greatest female groups

One summer in the mid to late 70's when I was in my mid to late teens Labelle was having a concert in Central Park here in New York City. Somehow, my friends and I didn't have tickets to get into the stadium so we found a perch high up above the stadium so that we could look down on the concert for free, as did many others.

As we were waiting for the concert to begin It became cloudy and threatening rain and got darker and darker and the clouds got thicker and thicker and we were wondering if we would get drenched because there was nowhere to shelter from rain up there.

Finally, the concert began with it still threatening rain, but as Labelle started singing the clouds parted and the sun shone through! It was a spectacular sight and event! Does anyone else here recall that concert? It was so miraculous that I'm even inclined to doubt my memory although I have an excellent memory, especially for things that happened back in the day . Labelle was bad in any case!

Practiced Vocal Chords on This One!

Labelle "Chameleon"

This song speaks to the belief of the reality being the true fantasy that exists on the plane of the tonal that deceives us all from birth to death and then repeats itself ad naseum

The harmonizing of Sara and Nona are off the chain!!!!!

Tina Neal 64 txx,ad 0

still rocking with Nona, Sara and Patty 12/3/16!!!! Love me some Nona Hendrix!!!!!

National Anthem

The cover art is puzzling. Why are we seeing the back of their heads? Because Labelle is in the forefront of a progressive movement -- arm in arm -- with nothing ahead of them but blue skies. The back of the album jacket shows these visionaries smiling broadly. President Nixon has resigned amid the Watergate scandal, the Vietnam War is over, and we're dancing to disco. The future is bright. Ironically, it was their final album before their break-up.

Tionge Johnson

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Love this beautifully mysterious track and have pondered its meaning. Interesting interpretation, Quaoo. A chameleon being a reptile that protects itself by changing colors to blend into its environment. Hmmm . . .

She's referring to gay ppl hiding in the shadows

Destiny's child should remake this

+Jacovb Tarver and who the hell gon do patti part🤔

+ Dick Johnson ............no damn body......I would say fantasia could fill in but she don't have that Patti flare enough in her vocals.....

+Jacovb Tarver Labelle is one of the groups that you just can't do they would have a better chance doing swv

+Jacovb Tarver but The original Envogue might be able to pull a lil somethin

This was not... Philly international records recording. It was Epic, a label from Columbia records. The album was their last as a group from 1976. The song was in code, its about gay men hooking up and hiding it in the dark, so the Sun do not catch you in the act of loving each other. [a Nona song]

What happened to the live version? It was amazing

Sarah is really going in on that background!!!

And we wonder why the corporate-politico did not allow another generation of this insightful, inspiring music to continue.  

@vanessa4u4evr Patti Labelle willingingly left this style of music

I'm afraid You're missing my point. I'm not talking about Patty's choice. Labelle was not the only group recording deep, inspiring music that was elevating consciousness. There were many. And it all ceased and disappeared in the music industry before the next generation came on the scene. But the next generation is uncovering it all here on YouTube and can't get enough of it because it makes them feel something that is not present in their generation's music. They feel purpose. And that's what the music industry and world faction didn't want them to pursue. And those who did pursue it, like Tupac, were put to rest at a very young age.

Piano and Guitar!

Labelle was waaaaay before their time, but great people are anyway, true? Whenever I am down, I put on Any Labelle song, and just the first minute, me b cool once again. Luv ya Labelle. Catthee

That's My Girl Sang Girlfriend! Come With Me If You Believe! 5/4/14.

I love this song, it reminds me of the good old days. Having fun at the house parties where everyone just had a good time at my Mama's house.

I wish someone would re-post the live version of this, THEY TRULY KILL IT!!

Cure For Cynicism! NOW!

this is a jam like the beat .*-*

lol i've never seen an uploader's own comments be hidden for receiving too many negative votes before

Its Physics!

I agree with you but the guy who posted this probably thinking about her later affiliation with Gamble and Huff. Many of the artists from that era were loaned to other labels as a matter of practice. Anyway, a great recording!

I dont know what happened to my album.....I was twelve at the time roughly! What a choice i made!

just needed to point out this wasnt a philly intl release it was Epic Records

Come With Me That's My Girl Pattie LaBelle!

I know I'm meddling, but I disagree with NOT supporting these women. Rolling Stone
voted them one of the most important female vocalist in out era--- this month's RS.
Check out what was said if you have to read it in the store !

OMG i would play LP EVERY DAY after school, over & over, i loved it!!

What do we have to do? I'll try to do anything I can for these women !!!

Tell it, my friend !

I would love to have this album posted, loved the songs!!

See, this bad boy was way ahead of its time, and it kinda got stepped over back in the day. But we're living this shit now, true and blue -- I do believe, we've been deceived. Except now, I don't believe it, I know it. Nona Hendryx was a visionary and a writing ass. This song is still above most people's heads.

such deep lyrics..I love this song!!!

such talent these ladies no they can sing!!

If you don't have the LP,Please purchase the CD and mark it as a classic. DO NOT I repeat DO NOT loan it out to ANYONE.

One of the best damn concerts and yet the saddest one at the same time. This was the last appearance of the LaBelle in New York's Central Park. I enjoyed my stop from the trees. After they went their separate ways... They were the Best!!!

@notorioustia same here; still have the album; 1976!

@MisterCrazyLegs Absolutely. I finally got "Pressure Cooking" on CD and after listening in my car--Patti's vocals are beyond the pale. She is so amazing on that album! I had forgotten how masterful she was. I'm not just talking about range (although she is off the charts in that category), I am talking about vocal agility. Patti can go up, down, left, right on a melody and still land home

Oh, I STILL have that album on Vinyl(since I was a little girl)....lol. I was in love with the cover art.

@cdjblue52 I happen to like both women. Only Patti is meant to sing like that. I don't want Diana to try and sing like that. They are both DIVAS, there music collectively is timeless.

This was a moment that will never be repeated. Labelle!

The harmony is so sweet! And Patti on the lead vocals, crazy! One of the best vocal groups to ever do it IMO!

Diane, cant fill Patti's gas tank with the pump in her hand in the gas station, it's going to be another great year with the baby I'll probably fly/bus to a couple of shows feels like another five to eight shows.

Sy-

Patti already starting for the new year already has two dates for New York assigned.

Sy-

This brings back memories of seeing Labelle at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby PA in 1976 which turned out to be one of their last performances. Still have the vinyl...thanks for posting!

It IS followed by Gypsy Moths--there's just a cut here.

So great.... it brings back the days of thigh high lame' boots... but a great letdown not being followed by "Gypsy Moths". That's what it is building up to is "Gypsy Moths" ...right?

Tina is coming to A.C. in March, better get your seats now. Also, Maze, The Whispers and Teena Marie and coming to Broadway Hall in A..C. get your tickets now.

Sy-

Jesus, Sara can match Patti note for note she is frighting. Range is off the charts, 50 years of friendship, are you listening Diana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sy-

I just got back from DAR Constitution Hall in D.C., and the girls were out of sight. What the Apollo needs is a nice new wrecking ball, to bring that coffin down to the ground. It's too old for today's modern sou nd, as well as there 1920's seating arrangements.

Sy-

See you at the Beacon on Thursday.

Sy-

I'm with you Rein. I think Destiny's Child are sweet girls with a lot of talent and no attitude. Look at their "Bootylicious" video--it's hilarious! You can tell they don't take themselves too seriously, which is refreshing for a group as big as they are/were. I know for a fact that all three girls are big Labelle fans. At the same time, I think Labelle fans are just so happy to see Labelle perform again that we want everyone to sit up and take notice!

I've been to the Apollo show, just did the Atlantic City show, going down to D.C. in a few weeks, then coming back home to New York for the Beacon Theatre shows, they do this because they can!!!! Nonpareil baby, at one point I thought Patti was killing it, it turns out that Patti was backstage changing into one of the old space suits and Sara was singing.

When Destiny's Child grows up and becomes seasoned women maybe they will think about being Labelle, a sister freindship of 50 years.

And the reviews Tina is getting are stellar--as have been the reviews of Labelle's reunion tour. Yeah this is music from another time but as Rein says, it isn't music from the 80's, 90's and new mill that is being sampled these days--it is almost entirely 70's and 60's music. I think it was great seeing so many 20 something's at the Apollo show.

Sarah's soaring sorprano just sends me up every time I hear this song.

I saw Nona last year at SouthXSW in Austin and she blew all the younger bands off the stage. Most of the people in the crowd didn't know her, but by midway in the show, Nona had that crowd dancing and going nuts. While I agree that a lot of people let themselves go to pot past 30, but Nona is NOT one of them.

There is a live version of it.

Betta question....what DO YOU know about that??? Just curious....

what you know about that boyee?

The harmonies on this song is off the chain! I wish there was a live versioni of it. I can listen to this song again and again and never get tired! Nona, Sarah and Patti did the damn thing! Go ladies!

"The phases of the moon are changing much to soon"....oh my god!!! Illinois State University..Watterson Towers...Van Buren Suite...fifth floor...a ounce of the finest bud money could buy and Muthafuckin' Labelle taking me to a place I KNEW I needed to be!! "I DO BELIEVE THAT I'VE BEEN DECIEVED"!!!! You betta' work Patti!! "IF YOU BELIEVE"...'nuff said!! Peace from Chi!!!

Oh snap! If ony knew how much we partied during the time when this album was out!

If someone asked me my favorite Labelle song--it'd probably be this one. Love the cool album cover too. I really thought this was the best album, bar none, of 1976. And yeah I think it's even better than "songs In the Key of Life"--even though that was great too. "Chameleon" takes you to another world...

This was an amazing group! Not just because of Patti. Labelle was so unique in style and apperance. They threw it down live! I am so glad that you posted songs from this album.

Thanks for sharing your gems.

We lived on distant shores/ Until we yearned 4more/ Opened our hidden doors & followed thru/ Now that we've seen ur light/ We know the times not right/ Chameleons seek tehe night b4 the dawn & trust the unknown
I do believe that I've been deceived
Come with me
If u believe in fantasies
If u believe in the magical world that we live in

We lived on distant shores/ Until we yearned 4more/ Opened our hidden doors & followed thru/ Now that we've seen ur light/ We know the times not right/ Chameleons seek tehe night b4 the dawn & trust the unknown
I do believe that I've been deceived
Come with me
If u believe in fantasies
If u believe in the magical world that we live in

Come with me/ If u believe
The phases of the moon r changing much 2 soon
We'll b devoured by the sun/ & if u find e there/ Protect the love we shared/ Pretend u never cared & carry on & sing the song
Come with me/ If u believe
Chameloens sing & pray/ That they will c the day/ Night falls & color sets them free/ It's such a crazy game/ Ur sighs, ur face, ur name
Determines who's the same/ Should we make believe that
I do believe that I've been deceived
Come with me/ If u believe

PLEASE REPOST ISN'T IT A SHAME FROM THE CHAMELEON ALBUM - I DONT CARE ABOUT THE VIDEO CLIP BUT THE SONG IS SO AWESOME

THANKS IN ADVANCE... mystkpizza