Vampire Weekend
I Stand Corrected Lyrics

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You've been checking on my facts
And I admit I have been lax
In double-screening what I say
It wasn't funny anyway

I stand corrected
I stand corrected

No one cares when you are wrong
But I've been at this far too long
To act like that when we should be
In perfect harmony

I stand corrected
I, oh I stand corrected

Lord knows I haven't tried
I'll take my stand
One last time

Forget the protocol
I'll take your hand
Right in mine

I stand corrected
I, oh I stand corrected

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Stand Corrected" by Vampire Weekend, the singer apologizes for spreading false information and not fact-checking properly. He has been called out on his mistakes and admits to being lax in ensuring the accuracy of his statements. The singer acknowledges that his mistake isn't funny and that he has been in the industry too long to make such an error. The chorus emphasizes his willingness to take responsibility for his actions and correct them.

The lyrics also suggest a desire for unity and harmony between the singer and whoever he has wronged. He believes that no one cares when you are wrong, and he hopes to rectify the situation by taking one last stand and forgetting the protocol. The singer is willing to take the other person's hand and move forward together.

Line by Line Meaning

You've been checking on my facts
You have been verifying the accuracy of my statements

And I admit I have been lax
I confess that I have been careless and negligent

In double-screening what I say
I have not been cross-checking and validating my words

It wasn't funny anyway
My joke wasn't amusing or entertaining at all

I stand corrected
I acknowledge my error and take responsibility for it

No one cares when you are wrong
People typically ignore or overlook mistakes made by others

But I've been at this far too long
I have been involved in this particular field or activity for an extended period of time

To act like that when we should be
I should not have behaved in such a manner when we are supposed to be working together

In perfect harmony
We should be in complete agreement with each other

I stand corrected
I admit my wrongdoing and apologize for it

I, oh I stand corrected
I emphasize my acceptance of being corrected and apologize for my mistake