Rendezvous
Buzzcocks Lyrics


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I'd overslept so I caught the bus
It's the only thing I could do
I went upstairs took a vacant seat
And found I'd sat next to you

It's been a long time since we last met
I thought you'd moved out of town
Still have the power to stir me up
Just when I hoped I'd settled down

I'm on a cloud I must be in a dream
This can't be real this can't be happening

Before I knew it we had reached your stop
I blurted out something obscene
You promised that you would call me soon
Leave a message on my machine

I'm on a cloud I must be in a dream
This can't be real this can't be happening
What are the odds against this rendezvous
It's worth the gamble when the prize is you

I'm on a cloud I must be in a dream
This can't be real this can't be happening




What are the odds against this rendezvous
It's worth the gamble when the prize is you

Overall Meaning

The song Rendezvous, by British punk rock band Buzzcocks, tells the story of a chance encounter with an old flame on a bus ride. The singer of the song had overslept and was left with no choice but to catch the bus. Upon boarding the bus, they found themselves sitting next to their former lover whom they had not seen in a long time. The sudden appearance of their ex stirred up emotions they thought they had put to rest.


The singer is depicted as being in disbelief at the chance encounter, as reflected in the line, "This can't be real, this can't be happening." Despite the awkwardness of the situation, they relish the opportunity to reconnect, knowing that the odds of such a rendezvous are low, but the potential reward of reigniting the relationship is worth the risk.


The song has a unique energy that blends punk rock and pop sensibilities. The lyrics are straightforward but relatable to anyone who has experienced a surprise reunion with someone from their past. Buzzcocks wrote the song in their signature style, combining Buzzcocks' intense punk energy with a more melodic vocal delivery.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd overslept so I caught the bus
Due to my oversleeping, I had no other option but to take the bus.


It's the only thing I could do
The bus was the only available transportation option for me.


I went upstairs took a vacant seat
After boarding the bus, I went upstairs and found an empty seat.


And found I'd sat next to you
To my surprise, I realized I had taken the seat next to you.


It's been a long time since we last met
It has been a significant amount of time since we last saw each other.


I thought you'd moved out of town
I believed that you had already left town.


Still have the power to stir me up
Despite the time that has passed, you still have the ability to evoke strong emotions in me.


Just when I hoped I'd settled down
At a time when I thought I had achieved stability in my life.


I'm on a cloud I must be in a dream
I feel incredibly happy and ecstatic, I can't believe this is actually happening.


This can't be real this can't be happening
I am in disbelief that I am sitting next to you on this bus.


Before I knew it we had reached your stop
Before I even realized it, we had arrived at your destination.


I blurted out something obscene
In the heat of the moment, I said something inappropriate or offensive.


You promised that you would call me soon
You made a commitment to contact me in the near future.


Leave a message on my machine
Please leave a message for me on my answering machine.


What are the odds against this rendezvous
The probability of this spontaneous meeting taking place is relatively low.


It's worth the gamble when the prize is you
Even though it was a risky move to pursue this meeting, the potential reward of being with you was worth it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER SHELLEY

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