See You Later
Field Music Lyrics


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And after all
Who's listening?
And I will see you later?
....see you later
............later




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Field Music's "See You Later" seem deceptively simple at first glance, but upon closer inspection, they reveal a great deal about the human condition. The opening line, "And after all, who's listening?" suggests a sense of futility or insignificance in the face of the wider world. It's a common feeling for many people, especially in the age of social media where we can feel like we're shouting into an empty void.


The phrase "And I will see you later" is repeated several times throughout the song, and while it's easy to interpret it as a simple farewell to someone, it takes on a deeper meaning in the context of the first line. The repetition of the phrase suggests a cycle or pattern of meeting and parting, of beginnings and endings. It could be seen as a kind of comfort in the face of the uncertainty and impermanence of life.


Overall, the song's lyrics seem to be grappling with the idea of human connection and the ways in which we make sense of the world around us. It's a thoughtful and introspective piece that encourages listeners to consider their own place in the world and the meaning that they derive from their relationships with others.


Line by Line Meaning

And after all
Despite everything that has happened


Who's listening?
Who is paying attention to what I am saying?


And I will see you later?
Will I see you again soon?


...see you later
A farewell, indicating a hope that the listener will be seen again soon


............later
An elongated version of 'see you later', further emphasizing the artist's hope for a future meeting




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Comments from YouTube:

Joe Stafford

Still adore this song all these years later!

Anothersatellite

I love this band. They combine great song-writing with brilliant/fresh sounding arrangements and production. Plus their albums are consistently good.

VARTHDADER

Saw these dudes rocking out at the cluny a few weeks back had a word with one of the band after the gig behind the black curtain and explained a few home truths to him The potential of this band is phenomanal and its great to see a thinking band which can carve ponderous melodies without turning into a dairylea string thing

Memphis Industries

this video is the bomb

Simon Byrne

they still are producing, as "the week that was" and "school of language"...they "split" field music so that they could produce more music and release more! both peter and david play in each of the bands and change instruments etc.. P.S. you have to laugh at the way peter can never keep a straight face in vids, the mans a genius!

Meredith R.

wish my life was a spontaneous music/dance party! don't we all? :)

Bull Hughes

i just totally remembered them from out the blue and how much i love this.

goodgrief78

No kidding! I want to hear these home truths as well! I expect they were really grateful.

canturgan

I like the way you can clearly hear their Sunderland accents. That looks like a good club.

Swayne

Bought this on single when it came out, how the fuck was that 13 years ago?!

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