Released as one of the singles for The Last Shadow Puppets' debut album, it was one of the songs Miles Kane penned down before he got together with Alex Turner.
Standing Next to Me
The Last Shadow Puppets Lyrics
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Two years have gone now
But I can't relate
To the never ending
Games that you play
As desire passes through
And you're open
To the truth
[Chorus]
And your love
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
The one you fell for
Makes it seem juvenile
And you laugh
At yourself
Again and again
But as you drink
To the thoughts
She'll remember you
Maybe tomorrow
[Chorus: x2]
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
You want to have her
Two years have gone now
But I can't relate
To the never ending
Games that you play
As desire passes through
Then you're open
To the truth
I hope you understand
[Chorus]
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
The lyrics to The Last Shadow Puppets' song Standing Next to Me describe a complex love triangle. The singer is addressing someone who is lusting after a woman that the singer is now with. Despite the two years that have passed, the singer cannot understand why the other person is still playing games and chasing after this woman who he claims to desire but cannot have. As the singer tries to explain that he has moved on and hopes the other person can do the same, the chorus repeats that the woman the other person is pining for is standing right next to the singer.
The verses describe the complicated emotions at play. The other person seems to be embarrassed by their own desires and laughs at themselves, all while drinking and hoping the woman will remember them. The singer, on the other hand, has moved on and doesn't see the point in continuing to pursue someone who is unavailable. The chorus emphasizes that while the other person is chasing after someone they can't have, the person they truly desire is already with someone else.
Overall, the lyrics to Standing Next to Me are a commentary on unrequited love and the lengths we go to pursue someone who is out of reach. It's a cautionary tale about the dangers of fixating on someone who isn't interested and missing out on the person who is standing right in front of us.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to have her
You desire to possess her
Two years have gone now
Two years have passed since then
But I can't relate
I can't understand
To the never ending
To the continuously ongoing
Games that you play
The manipulative tactics you employ
As desire passes through
As your desire fades away
And you're open
And you become receptive
To the truth
To the reality
I hope you understand
I wish for you to comprehend
[Chorus]
Refrain
And your love
Your affection
Is standing next to me
Is currently present beside me
The one you fell for
The person you fell in love with
Makes it seem juvenile
Makes your love appear immature
And you laugh
You mockingly chuckle
At yourself
At your own expense
Again and again
Repeatedly
But as you drink
However, as you consume alcohol
To the thoughts
To your contemplations
She'll remember you
She'll recall your memory
Maybe tomorrow
Perhaps in the future
[Chorus: x2]
Refrain twice
Is standing next to me
Is currently present beside me
Is standing next to me
Is currently present beside me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX TURNER, MILES KANE
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@tamiewhiteisboring
Want her, have her
Two years have gone now
But I can't relate
To the never ending
Games that you play
As desire passes through
then you're open
To the truth
I hope you understand
And your love
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
The one you fell for
makes it seem juvenile
And you'll laugh
At yourself
Again and again
And we'll drink
To the thought
She'll remember you
Maybe tomorrow
And your love
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
And your love
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
Want her, have her
Two years have gone now
But I can't relate
To the never ending
Games that you play
As desire passes through
Then you're open
To the truth
I hope you understand
And your love
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
Is standing next to me
@germanlondono8700
It's time to have an HD version of this classic
@johnmorris3469
Hell yes!!!
@Bianka_mww
@@johnmorris3469!!!
@jnsnmrk
Or....... not? Feels like a 60's song this way:)
@miguellopez8285
Urgente!
@malardoo_
Yes!! The Best song!!!
@serranogiselle101
For years I kept listening to The Last Shadow Puppets and I didn't freaking know that Alex was in this band. I kept thinking "Wow, this really sounds like Alex" damn I was slow
@eceatalay8329
Same! 😂
@dominiquetallada2426
It took me 1 week to realize that it is Alex Turner. Lol
@willm3027
Same i was like this sounds like alex but saw its last shadow puppets i was like oh well