Lydia
Friedman Dean Lyrics
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Well, hardly ever. And then jokingly she says.
Boy, it's been so long since I held you, I nearly gave you up for dead. I nearly gave you up for dead. I nearly gave you up for dead.
Lydia, Lydia how come you understand?
I can offer you nothing at all. This is more than I had planned.
Lydia, Lydia I am at your command, at least until morning comes,
then, I must be off again.
Lydia, you know I always talk about making conscious decisions, about running my own life. Well, maybe I'm fooling myself. It's a role I like to play.
Because more often than not I'm down here on the corner. I'm sorry I woke you. Do you feel like some company? Babe, I need a place to stay.
Lydia, Lydia how come you understand?
I can offer you nothing at all. This is more than I had planned.
Lydia, Lydia I am at your command, at least until morning comes,
then, I must be off again.
I sleep with a woman who thinks I'm a child. Well, maybe I am. No, that wouldn't surprise anyone. I suspect that much is true.
But, Lydia, if you only knew how much I love you. Did you know that I love you? It's the best that I can do.
Lydia, Lydia how come you understand?
I can offer you nothing at all. This is more than I had planned.
Lydia, Lydia I am at your command, at least until morning comes,
then, I must be off again.
The song "Lydia" by Friedman Dean is about a man named Dean who is caught in between his desire for freedom and his need for companionship. He has a girlfriend, Lydia, who keeps his toothbrush in her apartment, but he is always restless and ready to move on. He tells her that he likes to make conscious decisions and run his own life, but in reality, he often finds himself on the street corner looking for company. When he goes to Lydia's place, he admits that he needs a place to stay.
Throughout the song, Dean is conflicted about his feelings for Lydia. He suggests that she sees him as a child, but he also claims to love her deeply. He recognizes that he cannot offer her much but promises to be at her command until morning, at which point he must leave again. Ultimately, the chorus of the song seems to be a question: "Lydia, Lydia how come you understand?" The answer is left unsaid, but it could suggest that Lydia is a source of comfort for Dean, even if their relationship is complicated.
Overall, "Lydia" is a poignant and introspective song that explores the complexities of human relationships. It touches on themes of love, independence, and insecurity, and suggests that even when we think we have everything figured out, we can still be surprised by our own emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Lydia keeps my toothbrush in her apartment and she never complains. Well, hardly ever. And then jokingly she says. Boy, it's been so long since I held you, I nearly gave you up for dead. I nearly gave you up for dead. I nearly gave you up for dead.
Lydia is a caring and reliable person who keeps my toothbrush in her apartment without any complaints. She has a good sense of humor and jokingly says that it's been so long since we last met that she thought I was dead.
Lydia, Lydia how come you understand? I can offer you nothing at all. This is more than I had planned. Lydia, Lydia I am at your command, at least until morning comes, then, I must be off again.
I am amazed at how well Lydia understands me, despite the fact that I can't offer her anything. Our relationship is more than what I had planned, and for the time being, I am willing to do whatever she wants until I have to leave again in the morning.
Lydia, you know I always talk about making conscious decisions, about running my own life. Well, maybe I'm fooling myself. It's a role I like to play. Because more often than not I'm down here on the corner. I'm sorry I woke you. Do you feel like some company? Babe, I need a place to stay.
I often talk about making conscious decisions and being in control of my own life, but in reality, I am just pretending. I often find myself in difficult situations, like being on the street, and I need Lydia's help. I apologize for waking her up, and I am looking for some company and a place to stay.
I sleep with a woman who thinks I'm a child. Well, maybe I am. No, that wouldn't surprise anyone. I suspect that much is true. But, Lydia, if you only knew how much I love you. Did you know that I love you? It's the best that I can do.
I am involved with a woman who thinks I am immature and childish, which may be true. However, Lydia, if you only knew how much I love you, you would understand why I am trying to be a better person. I want you to know that I love you, and it's the best that I can offer.
Lydia, Lydia how come you understand? I can offer you nothing at all. This is more than I had planned. Lydia, Lydia I am at your command, at least until morning comes, then, I must be off again.
Once again, I am amazed at how well Lydia understands me and how little I have to offer her. I never planned on this relationship being so significant, but for now, I am doing whatever she wants until I have to leave in the morning.
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Lydia keeps my toothbrush in her apartment and she never complains.
Well, hardly ever. And then jokingly she says.
Boy, it's been so long since I held you, I nearly gave you up for dead. I nearly gave you up for dead. I nearly gave you up for dead.
Lydia, Lydia how come you understand?
I can offer you nothing at all. This is more than I had planned.
Lydia, Lydia I am at your command, at least until morning comes,
then, I must be off again.
Lydia, you know I always talk about making conscious decisions, about running my own life. Well, maybe I'm fooling myself. It's a role I like to play.
Because more often than not I'm down here on the corner. I'm sorry I woke you. Do you feel like some company? Babe, I need a place to stay.
Lydia, Lydia how come you understand?
I can offer you nothing at all. This is more than I had planned.
Lydia, Lydia I am at your command, at least until morning comes,
then, I must be off again.
I sleep with a woman who thinks I'm a child. Well, maybe I am. No, that wouldn't surprise anyone. I suspect that much is true.
But, Lydia, if you only knew how much I love you. Did you know that I love you? It's the best that I can do.
Lydia, Lydia how come you understand?
I can offer you nothing at all. This is more than I had planned.
Lydia, Lydia I am at your command, at least until morning comes,
then, I must be off again.
steve radford
it's the gorgeous orchestral bit that gets me!. Memories of being a 13 year old boy getting ready for school on dark, rainy mornings here in England .
steve radford
@Mark A It IS quite an amazing record and strange that such a song is probably not even remembered by the majority of AHEM!, "vintage" YouTubers!. Mention Dean Freidman and apart from "Lucky Stars" they wouldn't remember him!
Mark A
Same here LOL.
bonkey dollocks
@Sue Condon if we could turn back time, just imagine
Sue Condon
Yes, and me as a youngish girl, (I was 19) those cold, dark mornings in England - you triggered a memory there. Whole life in front of me. What could possibly go wrong...
Rob Stuivenberg
God, this song brings me back to my teens.. early 80's, listening to "Nachtwacht " monday evening, writing poems.. I was a romantic, sentimental young man.. he died a long time ago.. beautiful song, still one of my favourites after all these years..
bonkey dollocks
I think you'll find he never died, just hid for a while, get him back out
Patsik
The most beautiful orchestra solo in pop music!
Straight from heaven.
DesolationAngel
One of my all time fave songs.
truemansparks
God this is one of the best love songs ever! so powerful!