Standing On My Own Again
Coxon Graham Lyrics
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Sinking in the sand and I can't turn round,
The future's looking black and it's a sight to see,
Just a thousand grey waves crashing over me,
Just a thousand grey waves breaking over me.
How it's happening to me
Why can't I ever see?
Watching till you're out of sight,
Dreaming I did something right,
Standing on my own again.
Water in my lungs and it's a pain to breathe,
Salt is in my eyes and it's a pain to see,
I can't stand the pressure and you think I can,
Just don't wanna see you going down the pan,
Just don't wanna see you going down the pan.
How it's happening to me
Why can't I ever see?
Am I gonna let you leave without a sound?
Watching till you're out of sight,
Dreaming I did something right,
Standing on my own again.
The lyrics to Coxon Graham's song Standing On My Own Again are about the pain of watching a relationship fall apart and being unable to do anything about it. The singer is standing on the shore, watching their relationship sink like a ship in the sand. The future looks bleak and the waves crashing over them are like a metaphor for the emotional turmoil they are experiencing. The singer is struggling to make sense of what is happening to them, questioning why they can't see what is happening and why they are unable to change things. They are left feeling powerless as they watch the other person leave without a sound. Despite the pain and heartache, the singer is determined to stand on their own again and move forward.
The lyrics are poignant and relatable for anyone who has experienced the pain of a failing relationship. The use of metaphors, such as the sinking ship and the crashing waves, adds depth and emotion to the song. The repetition of the phrase "standing on my own again" highlights the singer's determination to move forward and find strength in themselves. The haunting melody and melancholy vocals further amplify the emotional impact of the lyrics, creating a powerful and moving piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the shore watching our ship go down,
Observing from the beach as our relationship is deteriorating
Sinking in the sand and I can't turn round,
Feeling stuck and hopeless in this situation
The future's looking black and it's a sight to see,
The outlook is bleak and depressing
Just a thousand grey waves crashing over me,
Feeling overwhelmed by negative emotions
Just a thousand grey waves breaking over me.
Continuously being hit with negative feelings
How it's happening to me
Questioning why this is happening to them
Why can't I ever see?
Wondering why they can't see this coming
Am I gonna let you leave without a sound?
Wondering if they will let the relationship end without trying to fix it
Watching till you're out of sight,
Watching the other person leave and feeling helpless
Dreaming I did something right,
Wishing they had done something differently to save the relationship
Standing on my own again.
Having to face the reality of being alone and starting over
Water in my lungs and it's a pain to breathe,
Feeling suffocated and overwhelmed
Salt is in my eyes and it's a pain to see,
Being blinded by tears and emotions
I can't stand the pressure and you think I can,
Feeling unable to handle the stress of the situation despite others believing they can
Just don't wanna see you going down the pan,
Not wanting to witness the other person's downfall or failure
Just don't wanna see you going down the pan.
Repeating the sentiment of not wanting to see the other person suffer
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GRAHAM COXON
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