Gentlemen
Teddy Geiger Lyrics


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I was blinded by the lights I saw reflecting in their eyes
It blinded me from the sea of everybody's smiles
I was young at best so I thought I'd test the night
I thought that we could leave before the lights fell down
I wasn't listening

[Chorus]
So carry on young gentlemen
I have done all that I can
I have done all that I'll stand for
Carry on young gentlemen
I have done all that I can
I have done all that I'll stand for

We left after dark, the sun had fallen for the moon
And all the moments raced, its going way too fast its way to soon
So I sat alone before a moment they came back
Now I'm stuck right here reeling in the slack now from my previous night

[Chorus]

Deliver me now from everything we should not do
It's so unpredictable instead of knowing just what you're gonna do
And even the moments that will pass something is different
Even though its hard to mean that
I wasn't listening

[Chorus]

I'll stand for something, I'll stand for something
I will stand for something, yeah

Carry on young gentlemen




I have done all that I can
I have done all that I'll stand for

Overall Meaning

Teddy Geiger's song "Gentlemen" is a song that tells a story about a young person's experience of getting lost in the allure of the nightlife, blinded by the flashing lights of the party scene. The singer is caught up in the rhythm of the night and doesn't realize the dangers that lurk in the shadows. The chorus is a message to the young people to carry on, but also a recognition by the singer that they have done all they can in this context.


The lyrics of the song are both nostalgic and philosophical, describing the singer's attempt to enjoy the moment while grappling with existential questions. The song's message is to be true to oneself, to stand up for what one believes, and to make the most of every opportunity. The song is an anthem for young people that celebrates life, love, and the pure joy of existence.


Line by Line Meaning

I was blinded by the lights I saw reflecting in their eyes
I was seduced by the excitement and possibility reflected in their eyes, and it obscured me from truly seeing the emotions underneath everyone's smiles.


It blinded me from the sea of everybody's smiles
The lights and thrill of the night prevented me from seeing the genuine feelings behind people's happy expressions.


I was young at best so I thought I'd test the night
I was inexperienced and curious, so I decided to see what the night had in store for me.


I thought that we could leave before the lights fell down
I believed that we could have our fun without any consequences or aftermath.


I wasn't listening
I was not paying attention, either to my own instincts or to the potential dangers or ramifications of my actions.


So carry on young gentlemen
You can keep moving forward, carrying on with your life and decision-making processes.


I have done all that I can
I have reached my limit and cannot do any more beyond what I've already done.


I have done all that I'll stand for
I have set my own personal boundaries and limits, and I will not tolerate any behavior beyond them.


We left after dark, the sun had fallen for the moon
We departed while it was nighttime, with the moon having taken the place of the sun in the sky.


And all the moments raced, its going way too fast its way to soon
The night passed by too quickly, with moments and experiences racing past without enough time to savor them.


So I sat alone before a moment they came back
I found myself sitting alone, mulling over the past events before they came back into my consciousness.


Now I'm stuck right here reeling in the slack now from my previous night
I am now stuck in the aftermath of my actions, feeling the negative effects and regrets from the previous night.


Deliver me now from everything we should not do
I pray to be saved from making the same mistakes we made before.


It's so unpredictable instead of knowing just what you're gonna do
Life is full of uncertainty, making it impossible to always know what the appropriate decisions and actions are.


And even the moments that will pass something is different
Even though time will continue to pass, something has changed within me or within the situation that makes it impossible for things to remain the same.


Even though its hard to mean that
Even though it may be difficult to understand or accept that fact.


I'll stand for something, I'll stand for something
I am committed to standing up for my personal beliefs and values, no matter what.


I will stand for something, yeah
I will not compromise or waver on what I believe in.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TEDDY GEIGER

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