Stand Alone
Bob Marley vs. Lee Scratch Perry 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 given 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, given 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 loveline-ness won't cover your sham-ame, hey
There you are, you're takin' true lo-love
While you're takin' true lo-love, given the blame
(How could I) How could I
The lyrics of Bob Marley & Lee "Scratch" Perry's song Stand Alone convey a message of regret, frustration and disappointment in a love affair that has gone sour. The singer is addressing their former lover who is crying and feeling ashamed, but their beauty and charm cannot mask their actions of taking true love and blaming the singer for the breakup. The singer reflects on their time with the lover and realizes they were mistaken to believe they could get along, as the days and memories of wasted time add up to a million or two. The song ends with the singer standing and walking alone through the haunting memories and taunting rhapsodies of their past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
There you are, cryin' again
Once again, there you are, cryin' your tears
But your loveliness won't cover your shame
But your beauty won't erase all your fears
There you are, you're takin' true love
There you are, taking love so pure
And while you're takin' true love, you given the blame
Yet giving the blame, so unendurable
(How could I) Could I be so wrong
(How could I) How could I have been so naive
To think that we could get along?
To think that we could find reprieve?
Days I wasted with you, child
Days wasted, oh how they flew by
If I count there'll be a million or two
Countless moments filled with your lies
Now I stand alone through the memories
Now I am left standing on my own
That haunts me, that haunt
Haunted by memories I can't disown
Yeah, and I walk alone through the rhapsodies
And I wander through life feeling alone
That taunts me, that taunts me, me
Tormented by the melodies that you've sown
Now, there you are, cryin' again
Once again, there you are, cryin' your tears
But your loveline-ness won't cover your sham-ame, hey
But your beauty won't erase all your fears
There you are, you're takin' true lo-love
There you are, taking love so pure
While you're takin' true lo-love, given the blame
Yet giving the blame, so unendurable
(How could I) How could I have been so blind
(How could I) How could I have been so naive
To not see truth in your twisted mind?
To not see truth in your twisted mind?
We shared a past that was filled with strife
We shared a past that was filled with strife
Endless battles in search of a better life
Endless battles in search of a better life
Now I'm left to brave this world on my own
Now I am left standing on my own
Haunted by memories that have quickly grown
Haunted by memories I can't disown
And I walk alone while your voice echoes on
And I wander through life feeling alone
Haunted by the melodies that you've spawned.
Tormented by the melodies that you've sown
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, GLOBAL TALENT MUSIC PUB INC
Written by: SAM HARRIS, KRISTOPHER HARRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stephano Zalmuna
Chega arrepia, Descanse em paz Lee .
Laura Nicholls
Very sad to hear about your passing. Lee. Perry,Scratch, thank you for all the beautiful music you’ve given, Your a musical genius, your legend will live on forever ♥️💛💚♥️💛💚♥️💛💚♥️💛💚♥️💛💚♥️💛💚♥️💛💚♥️💛💚🌈
Mike Norledge
the skinny little fellow at the start of this clip is Lee Perry, he co-ordinated the development of Jamaican Ska through the hot-steppers to Reggae and Roots (Nesta and many other wonders) and beyond that to Dub, Dubstep, Drum and Bass, Jungle, House, Techno, Trance, Chillout, Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Two Tone (UK) .. and all that he was really singing about was to Stop Slavery of all kinds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbb192bVGAU
Laura Nicholls
Different times. Different minds. Got a way with words.❤️💛💚❤️
Mel Mortimer
Great mix....and by two masters...of the craft...♥️💛💚
Chris Lybeert
this is the Rasta with more.
Mellow Alchemist
Well Said! Respect
Chris Lybeert
I am very happy and surprised that there are still connoisseurs who know that this Roots of The Rasta is the right extension for everyone.Comon folks lets play Punky Reggae.
Mellow Alchemist
@Chris Lybeert Likewise Brother!
New Wave~New Phase
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❤💛💚❤💛💚❤💛💚
Mellow Alchemist
@Chris Lybeert
Why are you surprised?
Marley LIVES FOREVER
He is the CornerStone of All Respectable Civilization 🔥