Stood Me Up
DWNTWN Lyrics
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Before you were mine
Set my silly little heart on fire
Became my desire
You stood me up, up, up, up on my feet
You stood me up, up, up, up on my feet
Up, up, up, on my feet
It's been too many lonely nights
Despair held me down
You love it when you're not around
I think it turned out all right
You stood me up, up, up, up on my feet
You stood me up, up, up, up on my feet
Up, up, up, on my feet
You stood me up, up, up, up on my feet
You were right, letting me go
You were so tired, I was ready to grow
Needed to fall, to stand on my own
Stand on my own, stand on my own
Stand on my own, stand on my own
You understand now, I know
That I'm better off alone
Now I'm better off
Now I'm better off
Now I'm better off
Now I'm better off
You stood me up
Ohhhhhhhhh
You stood me up
Ohhhhhhhhh
You stood me up, up, up, up on my feet
You stood me up, up, up, up on my feet
Up, up, up, on my feet
You stood me up, up, up, up on my feet
The song "Stood Me Up" by DWNTWN is about finding the strength to move on after being let down by someone. The lyrics depict a relationship where the singer's partner never had time for them before they were in a relationship. However, after becoming the singer's desire, they stood them up and left them alone. The singer felt lonely and in despair, but also realizes that they are better off alone, and needed to stand on their own as suggested in the line "Needed to fall, to stand on my own, stand on my own".
The chorus "You stood me up, up, up, up on my feet" can be interpreted in two ways. Firstly, as being left alone by the partner, making the singer feel like they were stood up. Secondly, the partner's actions made the singer stand on their own two feet and become independent. The song's title "Stood Me Up" plays on this ambiguity, leaving the actual meaning of "stood me up" up to interpretation. Ultimately, the singer is grateful for the experience, realizing that they are better off without the partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause you never really had the time
You were never able to give me the time and attention I deserved
Before you were mine
Before we started our relationship
Set my silly little heart on fire
You made me fall in love with you even though it was foolish of me to do so
Became my desire
You became the object of my affection, the one thing I longed for
It's been too many lonely nights
I've spent too many nights by myself, pining for you
Despair held me down
I was feeling hopeless and sad without you
You love it when you're not around
I thought I needed you, but I realized I'm stronger and happier without you
I think it turned out all right
In the end, I came to terms with our breakup and moved on
You were right, letting me go
You were right to break up with me, it was for the best
You were so tired, I was ready to grow
You were exhausted from our relationship, while I was ready to mature and learn from it
Needed to fall, to stand on my own
I needed to experience heartbreak and pain to become a stronger and more independent individual
Stand on my own, stand on my own
I'm capable of standing on my own two feet, without needing someone else to support me
You understand now, I know
You finally understand why it was necessary for us to break up
That I'm better off alone
I'm happier and more fulfilled without you in my life
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zach Brown
i still remember when this song came out years ago... god where has time gone
Marissa Thompson
why aren't they famous yet??! but i'm glad. they are so good i want them all to myself :)
Lefteris
Amazing song! Great work DWNTWN!! It reminds me very much, of some songs from the Drive OST!! Beautiful!!
NunoMigueI
Absolutely!
Chip Drusano
This is awesome!!! Very 80's sounding!!!
uahow23
this deserves way more views <3
6steven
I LOVE THIS BAND!!!! Been a fan since day one!!!! DT!!
Reverse Key Productions
Oh my gosh! I love her voice! Really great song:)
Andrew Cepeda
Awesome cinematography - I love the video. They also have an awesome live show!
Daniella
I love all of there music ❤️