Stranded in Stansted
The Clockworks Lyrics


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If we're not there by 8
Then we're stuck,
Fuck
Nobody waits if you're late,
That's a surety,
At security, maturity
Runs amok
We're all in the same situation
Not there by 8
Now we're stuck,
Fuck
Nobody waits if you're late
Thats a surety
At security maturity
Runs amok
We're all in the same situation
We're all in the same situation

There's the Dad that brags
That he's calm and collected,
Losing his rag when his bag
Is collected,
'There's nothing in there'
But he stands corrected
When his can of Lynx is detected

You can tell a lot about
A man when he's stressed,
Hand pressed to the chest,
Kids less than impressed,
Oh you try your best
Not to confess
But the truth comes through nevertheless.
Stranded
Standing in Stansted
Panic is standard
And I can't stand when the

Sweat drips down
My forehead and brows
As calls for all passengers
Not boarded by now
Ring through the terminal
Distorting the sound
Of a thousand flip flops flapping around.
Yeah.
The next flight isn't until 20 to 3,
God forbid we'd see any empathy,
We don't want to spend the night
In a duty free
With the Toblerone, cheap fags
And whiskey.
Do we?

Stranded,
Standing in Stansted
Panic is standard
And I can't stand it

I'm not scared of planes
I'm scared of pilots
But who cares while we're still on the ground,
Ryanair are
Trying to make us violent
Chasing the 8:40 Dublin bound

Stranded
Standing in Stansted
Panic is standard
And I can't stand it

Overall Meaning

The Clockworks's song Stranded in Stansted talks about the frustrating experience of missing a flight and being stranded at the airport. The song highlights the anxiety, panic, and frustration that come with the situation. The singer of the song talks about how nobody waits if you're late for a flight, emphasizing the importance of punctuality. The lyrics criticize the lack of empathy that airlines have for their customers, suggesting that they are only motivated by profit. The verses describe the kind of people you encounter at airports, including the calm but easily triggered dad who's trying to play it cool, and the stressed-out man with his hands pressed to his chest.


The chorus talks about the overwhelming feeling of panic that comes with being stranded at an airport. The singer talks about their sweat dripping down their forehead and brows as they wait for the next flight and listen to the announcements for all passengers not yet boarded. The song captures the chaos and disappointment that come with missed flights, and the desire to get out of the airport and on with your journey. The song highlights the perils of air travel, including the fear of pilots and the potential for violence and aggression.


Line by Line Meaning

If we're not there by 8
If we don't reach on time


Then we're stuck
We'll be stranded


Fuck
Displeased with the situation


Nobody waits if you're late,
People won't wait for tardy passengers


That's a surety,
It's certain


At security, maturity
Being an adult


Runs amok
Losing composure


We're all in the same situation
Everyone's facing the same predicament


There's the Dad that brags
One man boasts


That he's calm and collected,
Being composed


Losing his rag when his bag
Getting angry


Is collected,
Gets examined


'There's nothing in there'
Nothing suspicious inside


But he stands corrected
But he's proven wrong


When his can of Lynx is detected
When his deodorant spray is discovered


You can tell a lot about
Judging someone


A man when he's stressed,
A man's real personality when tensed


Hand pressed to the chest,
Holding his shirtfront


Kids less than impressed,
Children unimpressed


Oh, you try your best
Giving an honest effort


Not to confess
Hiding the truth


But the truth comes through nevertheless.
Ultimately, the truth is revealed


Stranded
Stuck with no way out


Standing in Stansted
Being at Stansted airport


Panic is standard
Panicking is common


And I can't stand when the
Disliking the feeling


Sweat drips down
Sweating profusely


My forehead and brows
Face and forehead


As calls for all passengers
Announcements for all travelers


Not boarded by now
Yet to board


Ring through the terminal
Echoes throughout the airport


Distorting the sound
Making it difficult to hear


Of a thousand flip flops flapping around.
Noise of hundreds of people moving around


Yeah.
Acknowledging


The next flight isn't until 20 to 3,
The later flight is at 2:40


God forbid we'd see any empathy,
Not expecting any sympathy


We don't want to spend the night
Don't wish to stay overnight


In a duty free
Inside a tax-free shopping zone


With the Toblerone, cheap fags
Toblerone chocolates, low-priced cigarettes


And whiskey.
And alcohol drinks


Do we?
We don't, do we?


I'm not scared of planes
Not frightened to fly


I'm scared of pilots
Scared of the captain


But who cares while we're still on the ground,
Don't worry until taking off


Ryanair are
Airline company Ryanair


Trying to make us violent
Causing anger among passengers


Chasing the 8:40 Dublin bound
Trying to board the Dublin flight at 8:40


Stranded
Stuck with no way out


Standing in Stansted
Being at Stansted airport


Panic is standard
Panicking is common


And I can't stand it
Disliking the feeling




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: The Clockworks, James McGregor

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Comments from YouTube:

@ngNicko

Amazing song guys! Probably one of my favorites from the ones you've released! Can't wait for album 2!!!!!

@rachaelharford4954

Unreal song ❤

@artemregenesis629

I didn’t get there by 8 and now I’m stuck :/ 🤘

@nsilva001

Great music, use on my workouts. Greetings from Portugal.

@marilyndefreine7992

Come back to Canada please! 🙏

@chamacuti

Amazing track guys!, cheers from Mexico.

@misaelwigmore4792

X2

@awd4ever

Great. Listening on repeat :)

@jinx2459

Love it boys

@adeleassouline529

I LOVE THIS 🤩 ..F**K !!!

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