The … Read Full Bio ↴This is the dub remix version of Franz Ferdinand's song Live alone.
The original version appears on the 2009 album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, while the dub remix was released on Blood. Blood was originally available as the second disc of the limited edition of Tonight. Franz Ferdinand and subsequently released separately in May 2009 (April 2009 in some countries).
The Vaguest Of Feeling
Franz Ferdinand Lyrics
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Because the greatest love
Is always ruined by the bickering
The argument of living
So I want to live alone
I could be happy on my own
Live the rest of my life
Wherever you are
Whoever is there
You know that I'll be here
Wishing I could be there
So I'm going to live alone
I'm not saying that out love is the greatest
But I'm in love with you
Want to stay in love with you
So I'm going to live alone
Yeah I'll be happy on my own
Live the rest of my life
With the vaguest of feeling
Wherever you are
Whoever is there
You know that I'll be here
Wishing I could be there
In NYC when
I get in a taxi
I say "man" to the driver so
He'll think
"Man!
I can imagine
Having a drink with that guy"
"He's alright"
Wherever you are
Whoever is there
You know that I'll be here
Wishing I could be there
The song "The Vaguest of Feeling" by Franz Ferdinand is a track that explores the desire to live alone despite being in love. The lyrics express a desire to avoid the arguments and bickering that often come with living with someone else, even if that someone is the person you love. The singer chooses to live alone to protect their relationship from the potential damage that comes from living together. The idea is that by being alone, the feeling of love can remain pure and unsullied by the complexities of everyday living.
The song is framed by an underlying inescapable loneliness that shines out of the lyrics, with the singer longing to be with their loved one while acknowledging that they can't be. The song also explores themes of distance and longing, as the singer wishes they could be with their loved one even though they are not physically together. These elements create an emotional and resonant piece of music that speaks to the tensions and complications of modern relationships.
Overall, "The Vaguest of Feeling" is a poignant and introspective song that deals with complicated emotions and the complexities of modern relationships. It is a reflection on the desire to be alone and the challenges of staying in love while navigating the day-to-day challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to live alone
I believe the best love can't sustain the constant quarrels and disagreements of living together, so I prefer to live by myself.
Because the greatest love
Is always ruined by the bickering
The argument of living
Living together entails conflicts and disagreements which can eventually lead to the downfall of even the most passionate relationship.
So I want to live alone
I could be happy on my own
I am content with being on my own, and I don't need anyone else to be happy.
Live the rest of my life
With the vaguest of feeling
I'd rather live the rest of my life not fully experiencing the depth of emotions that come with relationships and love.
Wherever you are
Whoever is there
You know that I'll be here
Wishing I could be there
Even though I prefer to live alone, I still long to be near you and wish I could be with you wherever you are.
So I'm going to live alone
I'm not saying that out love is the greatest
But I'm in love with you
Want to stay in love with you
So I'm going to live alone
Yeah I'll be happy on my own
Although I am adamant about living alone, I still love you dearly and want to nurture our relationship from afar.
In NYC when
I get in a taxi
I say "man" to the driver so
He'll think
"Man!
I can imagine
Having a drink with that guy"
"He's alright"
When I am in NYC and inside a cab, I say 'man' in the hope that the driver would find me amiable enough to have drinks with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER PAUL KAPRANOS HUNTLEY, NICHOLAS JOHN MCCARTHY, PAUL ROBERT THOMPSON, ROBERT HARDY
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