Station Approach
Elbow Lyrics
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I haven't slept for several days but
Coming home I feel like I
Designed these buildings I walk by
You know you drive me up the wall
I need to see your face that's all
You little sod I love your eyes
Be everything to me tonight
The streets are full of Goths and Greeks
I haven't seen my mum for weeks but
Coming home I feel like I
Designed these buildings I walk by
You know you drive me up the wall
I need to see your face that's all
You little sod I love your eyes
Be everything to me tonight
I never know what I want but I know when
I'm low that I need to be in the town
Where they know what I'm like and don't mind
The lyrics of Station Approach by Elbow express the feeling of disconnection and alienation from oneself and the world. The singer talks about how he has not been himself lately, hasn't slept for days, and feels detached from his surroundings. However, as he comes home, he gains a sense of belonging to the environment, as if he designed the buildings he walks by. He admits that the person he loves drives him crazy but he just wants to see their face and have them be everything to him tonight.
The second verse continues to describe the separation the singer feels from his family, specifically his mother. He mentions the different kinds of people he sees walking the streets, implying that they all have their problems and issues too. He feels a level of comfort and acceptance in the town where they know him and don't judge.
The song reflects the idea that home is not always a physical place but rather the feeling of familiarity and connection with others. The singer seeks not just physical intimacy, but emotional intimacy too. The lyrics express a cry for help and a yearning for connection, which is portrayed poetically through the imagery of architecture and people.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Barry Jupp, Peter James Turner, Mark Potter, Craig Lee Potter, Guy Edward John Garvey
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Thin Ice
this song means a world to me. Thank you Elbow, you remind me of the love I once knew.
Beth
One of my favourite Elbow songs. Love it!! :)
crabbtrixexp
me too, its a masterpiece
Leo Fox
When everything kicks in, it just takes over life itself.
Mr Clean
Best proper band around in 2021. Incredible musicians. Epic
Very Ennui
Just found this song and I'm loving it. Gary your voice is godly. I am now devouring all your songs.
Monica Spector
This is a TIGHT band.... everything about this band is amazing. Perfection. Thank you elbow....sending love, you deserve all the love in the world. Amen.
Nicola Burch
Monica Spector i have watched this band for 20 years and it's great that so many people just appreciate them for what they are, and that is that they are awesome
antcosgrove
Listening to this in October 2020. The world is struggling more than usual but music this good helps to take me somewhere else.
4i4kov
I dont think I've ever seen a music video that compliments a song this much before.