Melody
Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats Lyrics
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The way you hide your face away, is killing me
Come out where I can see you babe, oh let me be
Oh, melody
On and on (on and on)
Your shadow just grows longer til the sun is gone
While every station plays the same old song
(It goes on and on) It goes on and on
And I keep, every clue you leave, high up on a shelf
Anything to prove that I once knew ya'
I think of you, and then I, think about myself
And I haven't slept, for trying oh I
Haven't slept for trying, to seduce you
Melody (melody, melody)
I wouldn't mind all the other guys you see
If you would take a little time to keep
Keep me company
But more's the shame (but more's the shame)
That every sin I've committed in your name
Is knowing if I had the chance, I'd do it all the same
(in your name) in your name
And I keep, every clue you've made, high up on a shelf
Anything to prove that I once knew ya'
I think of you, and then I, think about myself
And I haven't slept, for trying oh I
Haven't slept for trying, to seduce you
Oh melody, the way you hide your face away, is killing me
Come out where I can see you babe, oh let me be
The song "Melody" by Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats is a melancholy, heart-wrenching ballad about an unrequited love. The singer is deeply in love with a woman he calls Melody, but she seems to be hiding from him, and he hasn't been able to win her over. The lyrics convey the singer's longing and frustration as he tries to get closer to Melody, but at the same time, he realizes that he's been left alone, and his attempts to win her over only keep him awake at night.
The first verse describes Melody as someone who is keeping herself hidden and away from the singer. He begs for her to come out and reveal herself to him because her absence is killing him. He addresses her by name, Melody, as if trying to get her attention or remind her of her presence in his life. The second verse reveals that the singer holds onto every clue or memory of Melody and keeps them up high on a shelf. He thinks obsessively about her and his attempts to win her over, but cannot sleep at night, consumed by his desires to seduce her.
The chorus is a repetition of the opening lines, with the singer addressing Melody and describing her as the cause of his agony. He wouldn't mind if Melody saw other men if she would just spend time with him. The last line of the chorus reveals the depths of the singer's obsession, saying that every sin he's committed in her name he would do all over again.
In summary, "Melody" is a song about the pain of unrequited love and the frustration of trying to win someone over who seems uninterested. The singer's obsessive thoughts and attempts to seduce Melody keep him up at night, yet he cannot help but wish for her company.
Line by Line Meaning
Melody (melody, melody)
The singer is obsessed with the melody of the song and repeats it as a way to express their fixation.
The way you hide your face away, is killing me
The singer is distressed by the fact that the person they are addressing avoids them and seems to be hiding from them.
Come out where I can see you babe, oh let me be
The singer wants the person to reveal themselves and stop being so elusive.
On and on (on and on)
The repetitive nature of the song's melody mirrors the repetitive nature of the artist's thoughts and actions in pursuit of the person they desire.
Your shadow just grows longer til the sun is gone
The person the artist is addressing seems to be elusive and hard to pin down, like a shadow that grows longer as the day progresses.
While every station plays the same old song
The singer is tired of hearing the same old love songs on the radio, as they don't accurately capture the intensity of their own feelings.
(It goes on and on) It goes on and on
The repetition of the phrase 'it goes on and on' emphasizes the singer's sense of futility and the unchanging nature of their situation.
And I keep, every clue you leave, high up on a shelf
The artist is obsessed with the person and saves every little thing that they leave behind, almost as if building a shrine to them.
Anything to prove that I once knew ya'
The artist wants physical evidence of their connection to the person, as if their love is fragile and needs constant validation.
I think of you, and then I, think about myself
The artist's obsession with the person is entirely self-centered. They only consider the other person in terms of how they make the artist feel.
And I haven't slept, for trying oh I
The singer's obsession with the person is so intense that it keeps them up at night and makes it hard for them to function.
Haven't slept for trying, to seduce you
The artist is actively trying to win over the person's affections and is willing to sacrifice their own well-being in order to do so.
I wouldn't mind all the other guys you see
The singer is jealous of the attention the person gives to others, but claims they wouldn't mind if the person also paid attention to them.
If you would take a little time to keep, keep me company
The singer wants the person to spend time with them, as if they are the only one who truly understands and values the other person.
But more's the shame (but more's the shame)
The singer acknowledges that their obsession is unhealthy and damaging to both themselves and the person they desire.
That every sin I've committed in your name
The artist is willing to do anything in order to win over the person and gain their affection.
Is knowing if I had the chance, I'd do it all the same
The artist feels trapped in their obsession and knows that they would make the same mistakes again and again, even if given the chance to start fresh.
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.