Learnt My Lessen Well
Kaiser Chiefs Lyrics


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We went to the youth club and we looked out of place.
I didn't know where to look
So I, looked at your face.
But you were a boxing champ, and I was a weakling.
You didn't give me a chance,
You gave me a beating.
And I thank you very much that you did.
And as the time went by we stayed out of trouble,
Before I could realize my age had doubled.
The man I became is a tragic bore,
And he's not a boxing champ anymore.
If there's one thing I've learnt it's to run away,




At least I enjoy what I do today.
And I thank you very much that I do.

Overall Meaning

The song "Learnt My Lesson Well" by Kaiser Chiefs tells a story of two people who meet at a youth club. The first verse depicts the singer feeling out of place at the club until they spot the other person's face. However, the second person turns out to be a boxing champ who beats up the singer. Surprisingly, the singer thanks them for it later in life because it made them realize the importance of running away and avoiding trouble. The second verse describes the singer as a "tragic bore" who stopped being a boxing champ but now enjoys what they do.


The lyrics explore the themes of youth, growth, and learning from past mistakes. The title of the song implies that the lesson learned was hard-earned but worthwhile. The song shows a contrast between the past and present, highlighting what the singer used to be and what they have become. Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges the influence of their experiences and mistakes on their present life.


In summary, "Learnt My Lesson Well" offers an introspective look at the impact of past mistakes on someone's present life while also expressing gratitude towards the events that led to self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

We went to the youth club and we looked out of place.
We were not fitting in with the youth club setting.


I didn't know where to look
I was uncomfortable and unsure of myself.


So I, looked at your face.
I focused on you to take attention off of myself.


But you were a boxing champ, and I was a weakling.
You were strong and confident, while I was weak and unsure.


You didn't give me a chance,
You did not offer me any opportunities to prove myself.


You gave me a beating.
You physically assaulted me.


And I thank you very much that you did.
I am grateful for the experience and how it forced me to grow.


And as the time went by we stayed out of trouble,
We avoided getting into any more dangerous situations.


Before I could realize my age had doubled.
I was not paying attention and time passed quickly.


The man I became is a tragic bore,
I became boring and uninteresting as an adult.


And he's not a boxing champ anymore.
I am not the strong individual I aspired to be as a child.


If there's one thing I've learnt it's to run away,
I learned to avoid physical confrontations and danger.


At least I enjoy what I do today.
I may not have fulfilled my childhood aspirations, but I find joy in my current pursuits.


And I thank you very much that I do.
I am grateful for the experiences that shaped me into who I am today.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW ROBERT WHITE, CHARLES RICHARD WILSON, JAMES RIX, NICHOLAS BAINES, NICHOLAS HODGSON

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