Stood Up
Ricky/Rick Nelson Lyrics
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Guess my baby's got another date
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
I'll bet she's out havin' a ball
Not even thinkin' of me at all
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
I oughta find somebody new
But, baby, I couldn't forget about you
Stood up, broken-hearted, again, mm
Why must I always be the one
Left behind never havin' any fun?
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
But I guess I'll go on bein' a fool
Sittin' around just waitin' for you
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
Well, I know just what I oughta do
I oughta find somebody new
But, baby, I couldn't forget about you
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
The song "Stood Up" by Ricky Nelson is a lament about being stood up or abandoned by a love interest. The singer of the song is waiting for his beloved ever since eight, but it seems she has found someone else, as she has not shown up. He believes that she might be having a good time, unaware of the pain she has caused him. The upbeat music, in contrast to the lyrics, sets a mournful tone that laments the situation the singer is in. The singer is heartbroken, yet he cannot seem to move on since he has invested a lot of emotions in his love interest. At the beginning of the song, the singer entertains the thought of finding someone new, but he soon dismisses the idea as he is left feeling that he can't forget about his love interest. The song ends with the singer being stood up again, and he sings the lyrics "Stood up, broken-hearted, again," emphasizing the emotional turmoil he is experiencing.
The song became a huge hit in 1957, reaching the second spot on the US Billboard charts. The song's catchy tune and relatable lyrics about being stood up resonated with the audience, especially teenagers in the 1950s. The song was written by Howard Greenfield and Aaron Schroeder, famous songwriting duo of the time who contributed to several hit singles, including "It's Now or Never" by Elvis Presley.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've been waitin' ever since eight
I have been waiting for my date to arrive since 8 o'clock.
Guess my baby's got another date
I am assuming that my lover has found someone else to spend time with.
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
I am feeling hurt and rejected as my lover has decided to cancel our date.
I'll bet she's out havin' a ball
I believe that my lover is enjoying herself elsewhere.
Not even thinkin' of me at all
She doesn't seem to be considering my feelings in her decision to cancel our plans.
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
I am feeling let down and hurt for the umpteenth time.
Well, I know just what I oughta do
I am aware of what I should do in this situation.
I oughta find somebody new
It would be best if I tried to move on and find someone else.
But, baby, I couldn't forget about you
Despite trying, I can't seem to forget about my lover.
Stood up, broken-hearted, again, mm
Once again, I am stood up and feeling unloved and rejected.
Why must I always be the one
I am wondering why I am always the one who ends up feeling left out and unimportant.
Left behind never havin' any fun?
I am questioning why I am always the one who ends up missing out on all the fun.
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
I am experiencing the same feeling of heartbreak and disappointment once again.
But I guess I'll go on bein' a fool
Despite the pain, I am willing to continue being in love with someone who doesn't value me.
Sittin' around just waitin' for you
I am still sitting here, waiting for my lover to come back to me.
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
Despite my hopes, I am once again being stood up and left alone.
Stood up, broken-hearted, again
I am repeatedly feeling rejected and hurt by my lover's actions.
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Written by: Dub Dickerson, Erma Lee Herrold
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