Stand Alone
Bob Marley and Lee Lyrics
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But your loveliness won't cover your shame
There you are, you're takin' true love
And while you're takin' true love, you givin' the blame
(How could I) could I be so wrong
To think that we could get along?
Days I wasted with you, child
Now I stand alone through the memories
That haunts me, that haunt
Yeah, and I walk alone through the rhapsodies
That taunts me, that taunts me, me
There you are, cryin' again
But your loveliness won't cover your shame
There you are, you're takin' true love
And while you're takin' true love, you givin' the blame
(How could I) how could I be so wrong
To think that we could get along?
Days I wasted with you, child
If I count there'll be a million or two
Now I stand alone through the memories
That haunts me, that haunts (me)
And I walk alone through the rhapsodies
That taunts me, that taunts me
Now, there you are, cryin' again
But your loveliness won't cover your shame, hey
There you are, you're takin' true love
While you're takin' true love, you givin' the blame
The lyrics of Bob Marley/Lee "Scratch" Perry's song Stand Alone speak about the pain and heartache of a failed relationship. The chorus and verses repeat the same message, that the singer is standing alone with the memories of the love they shared, and that even in the face of the pain that caused the relationship to end, the person they loved is still beautiful. The opening lines suggest that the person being spoken to is crying in front of the singer, but their beauty cannot hide the fact that they are at fault for the breakdown of the relationship.
The second verse adds to the idea that the relationship was a mistake, and that the time spent on it was wasted. The chorus repeats again, with the same message of standing alone with memories and pain, and the idea that the person being spoken to is taking true love but giving blame in return. The final verse repeats the same lines as the opening verse, bringing the song full circle.
Overall, Stand Alone speaks to the pain of lost love and the struggle to move on from it. The repeated chorus and verses emphasize the loneliness and despair of the singer, while the beauty of the person being spoken to serves as a painful reminder of the love they once shared.
Line by Line Meaning
There you are, cryin' again
You're showing vulnerability and sadness once more
But your loveliness won't cover your shame
You may put on a facade of beauty, but it doesn't hide your guilt and wrongdoing
There you are, you're takin' true love
You're taking someone's sincere affection for granted
And while you're takin' true love, you givin' the blame
You're blaming others for problems you've caused and not taking responsibility
(How could I) could I be so wrong
I'm questioning my judgment for thinking we could have a positive relationship
To think that we could get along?
I had high hopes that we could harmoniously coexist
Days I wasted with you, child
I spent a lot of time with you, even though it may have been wasted efforts
If I count there'll be a million or two
I've spent so much time with you, it feels like millions of wasted moments
Now I stand alone through the memories
I'm left with only my memories now, with no one to share them with
That haunts me, that haunt
These memories still cause me pain and suffering
Yeah, and I walk alone through the rhapsodies
I'm experiencing intense emotions and feelings by myself
That taunts me, that taunts me, me
These emotions make me feel tormented and oppressed
Now, there you are, cryin' again
Once again, you're showing sadness and vulnerability
But your loveliness won't cover your shame, hey
No matter how beautiful you may appear, it doesn't diminish your guilt or wrongdoing
There you are, you're takin' true love
You're still taking someone's genuine affection for granted
While you're takin' true love, you givin' the blame
You're still deflecting blame and not admitting fault
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bob Marley
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Lnvious CR
These lyrics are so wonderfully true..
bumblebee113
Me too brother!
gooner76
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