Lady and the Lost Boys put heartfelt lyrics and vocals with instrumentation that encompasses a range of styles, describing themselves (on their MySpace page) as Childrens/Shoegaze/Idol. Annabel sings wizened thoughts as though she's still learning them; thoughts that often swerve into self-confessed teenage logic.
In May 2010 the band announced that they will break up after three years of existence.
Full tracks and gig listings from their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/ladyandthelostboys. You can also check their Facebook page.
Sticks and Stones
Lady And The Lost Boys Lyrics
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And I think you'll agree that this is the calm in the storm.
Don't be so silly, you know they're all wrong,
And there wouldn't be a second thought if you could trust yourself at all.
So stay with me,
Stay with me,
Stay with me.
If you can stand a bit longer I'll get you back to home.
I will paint the windows white and I will help the flowers grow.
Right up inside, right up inside.
I'm sorry for the fear you feel, the way you never know.
Your bricks and stones must shake like bones.
Right up inside.
I can't take another goodbye.
Right up inside
I can't take another goodbye.
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye.
So stay with me,
Stay with me.
The lyrics to Lady And The Lost Boys's song "Sticks and Stones" suggest that the singer is speaking to someone who is in a difficult time in their life and considering leaving or giving up. The first line, "Don't leave, it took me so long," is a plea to stay and not give up. The singer believes that this moment is the calm in the storm, implying that leaving now would be a mistake. The third line, "Don't be so silly, you know they're all wrong," shows that the singer is trying to convince the person that the doubts and opinions of others are not valid and that the person should trust themselves instead. Finally, the singer urges the person to stay with them, repeating the phrase "Stay with me" throughout the lyrics as a way to provide comfort and support.
The second half of the song shifts to a promise of a better future. The singer promises to help the person return home, painting the windows white and helping the flowers grow. This imagery suggests a fresh start, a clean slate to come back to. The lyric "Your bricks and stones must shake like bones" is a metaphor for how the person's doubt and fear must be weighing on them, but the singer promises to be there to help.
Overall, "Sticks and Stones" is a message of hope and support for someone going through a tough time. It encourages them to stay strong, trust themselves, and promises a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't leave, it took me so long.
Please don't go, it took me a long time to get to where we are now.
And I think you'll agree that this is the calm in the storm.
This moment right now is peaceful, despite all the chaos around us.
Don't be so silly, you know they're all wrong,
Don't listen to others, you know they're all mistaken.
And there wouldn't be a second thought if you could trust yourself at all.
If you could only trust yourself, you wouldn't be having any doubts.
So stay with me,
Stay with me,
Stay with me.
Please don't leave, stay with me.
If you can stand a bit longer I'll get you back to home.
If you can endure a little bit longer, I'll help you go back to where you belong.
I will paint the windows white and I will help the flowers grow.
I will create a beautiful and peaceful environment for you to live in.
Right up inside, right up inside.
Deep inside, where it really counts.
I'm sorry for the fear you feel, the way you never know.
I apologize for the fear you have and the uncertainty you face.
Your bricks and stones must shake like bones.
Your defenses must be shaking like bones due to the fear and instability.
I can't take another goodbye.
I can't handle having to say goodbye again.
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye.
Repeatedly saying goodbye is painful and difficult.
So stay with me,
Stay with me.
Please don't leave, stay with me.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.