Away With Two Chairs
Monty Lyrics


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Things were fine before she left us
On that hot summer day
There's an unspoken sense of trust
And the years would fill the void in every way

Faced with Fear, Now that you're gone

Is this over?
(givin it, givin it up
givin it, givin it up)
Maybe
What'd you do to me?
Don't try to right the wrong
Take it back. Taking it back
Cuz it's killing me to see

You said so I can't be here I can't be here for you
You said so I can't be here I can't be here

Take the oxygen from the tank and
Rip it from your lungs without a sound
How can you breath?
Are you naive can't you see the gas will run out?

Faced with Fear, Now that you're gone
Is this over?
(givin it, givin it up
givin it, givin it up)
Maybe
What'd you do to me?
Don't try to right the wrong
Take it back. Taking it back
Cuz it's killing me to see

You said so I can't be here I can't be here for you
You said so I can't be here I can't be here
And I'm so far in, And so far I'm gone
From this Family It's what I've felt
So what if I was wrong
What if wrong?

And so now
You're lost and alone
We're sick of being alone
Oh, now that we're not standing it
And you're to blame
You said so I can't be here I can't be here for you
You said so I can't be here I can't be here
And I'm so far in, And so far I'm gone
From this Family. It's what I've felt




So what if I was wrong
What if wrong?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Monty's song "Away With Two Chairs" seem to revolve around the themes of loss, betrayal, and the fracturing of a once-strong familial bond. The opening lines suggest that things were going well before someone, presumably the person being addressed in the song, left on a hot summer day. There was an inherent trust in the relationship, and the years were expected to fill any void that may have arisen.


However, the departure of this person has left the singer facing fear and uncertainty. The repeated question of "Is this over?" reflects their confusion and doubt about the future of the relationship. The lyrics also convey a sense of pain and confusion, with the lines "What'd you do to me? Don't try to right the wrong. Take it back, taking it back, 'cause it's killing me to see."


The third paragraph delves into the imagery of suffocation and the loss of breath. The mention of taking oxygen from the tank and ripping it from one's lungs suggests a feeling of betrayal and the struggle to cope without this person. The lyrics question the naivety of the one who left, indicating that they fail to see that eventually, the gas will run out and they won't be able to breathe.


The final paragraph reveals a deeper emotional turmoil. The singer feels lost and alone, expressing resentment towards the person who left. The lines "And I'm so far in, and so far I'm gone from this Family. It's what I've felt, so what if I was wrong?" reflect a sense of detachment and the realization that perhaps the singer was mistaken in their initial trust.


In the concluding lines, the blame is placed on the person being addressed, highlighting their responsibility for the emotional turmoil that has ensued. The repetition of "You said so I can't be here, I can't be here for you" emphasizes the absence and the severed connection. The singer also questions themselves, wondering what would have happened if they were wrong in their judgments or expectations.


Overall, "Away With Two Chairs" explores the aftermath of a significant departure, depicting the emotional challenges and sense of betrayal experienced by those left behind. The lyrics depict a shattered family dynamic and the struggle to come to terms with the loss while questioning the validity of their own perceptions.


Line by Line Meaning

Things were fine before she left us
Everything was going well before she departed


On that hot summer day
During that scorching summer day


There's an unspoken sense of trust
A trust exists without the need for words


And the years would fill the void in every way
Over time, the emptiness would be filled in various ways


Faced with Fear, Now that you're gone
Confronting fear now that you're no longer here


Is this over?
Is this situation finished?


(givin it, givin it up
Giving in, surrendering


givin it, givin it up)
Giving in, surrendering


Maybe
Perhaps


What'd you do to me?
What have you done to me?


Don't try to right the wrong
Don't attempt to correct the mistake


Take it back. Taking it back
Retract it. Retrieving it.


Cuz it's killing me to see
Because it's causing me extreme pain to witness


You said so I can't be here I can't be here for you
You declared that I am unable to be present for you


Take the oxygen from the tank and
Remove the oxygen from the container and


Rip it from your lungs without a sound
Violently snatch it away from your lungs silently


How can you breath?
How can you inhale?


Are you naive can't you see the gas will run out?
Are you ignorant? Can't you understand that the gas will deplete?


And I'm so far in, And so far I'm gone
I am deeply involved, yet I am distant


From this Family It's what I've felt
I have experienced this detachment from the family


So what if I was wrong
What if I made a mistake?


And so now
And at this moment


You're lost and alone
You are confused and solitary


We're sick of being alone
We are tired of experiencing loneliness


Oh, now that we're not standing it
Now that we cannot tolerate it


And you're to blame
And you are responsible for it


And I'm so far in, And so far I'm gone
I am deeply involved, yet I am distant


From this Family. It's what I've felt
I have experienced this detachment from the family


So what if I was wrong
What if I made a mistake?


What if wrong?
What if I am incorrect?




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Prison Mike

anyone have te old version of this? with the swing chorus?

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