Produced by Saint Etienne
Rel… Read Full Bio ↴Written by Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs
Produced by Saint Etienne
Released October 1992 on Avenue
Some Place Else
Saint Etienne Lyrics
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It's all in the past
But words just won't convince me
I'm smarter than that!
And any fool can see
That even though you're here with me
Is some place else
Your mind, your mind, your mind
Is some place else.
I know the place
I was there once
But I don't think
I'll ever see it again.
Your mind, your mind, your mind
Is some place else.
Your mind, your mind, your mind
Is some place else.
Since the first time I heard her name I knew
We'd never be the same
And I know to who you say it, now
It's started again.
And any fool can see
That you have given up on me
Your mind, your mind, your mind's
On someone else.
Your mind, your mind, your mind's
On someone else.
I know the girl
Who's in my place
And I know
I can never face her again.
Your mind, your mind, your mind's
On someone else.
Your mind, your mind, your mind's
On someone else.
(Your mind, your mind's, on someone else)
(Your mind, your mind's, on someone else)
The lyrics to Saint Etienne's "Some Place Else" speak about the confusion and pain of a person who knows that their partner's mind is somewhere else, even if their physical presence is with them. The first stanza highlights the futility of words or assurances as the singer's partner seems disinterested or not present mentally. Although the partner is physically next to them, their mind is elsewhere, and it is making the singer feel unsure.
The second stanza goes on to explain how the singer knows the exact place her partner's mind is - on someone else. They've been here before, and they recognize the signs, leading to the conclusion that the relationship may be coming to an end. The entire song is about emotional distance, betrayal, and emotional disconnection, all leading to the devastating realization that something special between two people has been lost.
Overall, the song is a sad and mournful reflection on the disintegration of a relationship. The singer's partner is physically present but emotionally checked out. They're no longer invested in the relationship, and their lack of presence leaves the singer feeling hollow and alone. It's a poignant lament for something that was once so beautiful and now seems to have vanished entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
You can tell me a thousand times, or more
No matter how many times you say it, I won't believe it.
It's all in the past
What happened in the past can't be undone, but I'm still affected by it.
But words just won't convince me
I need to see your actions and feelings to believe you.
I'm smarter than that!
I won't be fooled easily, I can see through the lies.
And any fool can see
It's obvious to anyone, even a fool.
That even though you're here with me
You're physically present, but your mind is elsewhere.
Your mind, your mind, your mind
Your thoughts and emotions.
Is some place else
You're not fully present with me, your attention is somewhere else.
I know the place
I've been in that situation before, I understand how it feels.
I was there once
I used to be in your shoes, but now I'm on the other side.
But I don't think
I doubt that I'll ever feel that way again.
I'll ever see it again.
I don't want to experience that kind of pain again.
Since the first time I heard her name I knew
I sensed that something would change between us when I heard about her.
We'd never be the same
Our relationship would be affected, and things wouldn't be as they used to be.
And I know to who you say it, now
I understand who you talk about now, and my suspicions are confirmed.
It's started again.
The same pattern is repeating, and things are heading in the same direction as before.
That you have given up on me
You've lost faith in me, and our relationship is suffering as a result.
Your mind, your mind, your mind's
Your thoughts and emotions have shifted.
On someone else.
You're thinking about someone else, and not fully present with me.
I know the girl
I'm aware of who has taken my place in your heart and mind.
Who's in my place
Someone has replaced me in your thoughts and emotions.
And I know
I'm aware of what's going on, and I can't deny it anymore.
I can never face her again.
I can't bear to confront the person who has taken my place.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB STANLEY, PETER STEWART WIGGS, ROBERT STANLEY
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asshy69
Quietly sad and sadly quiet. The epitome of St Etienne.
barney906
Heartbreaking !