“[The Chamber is] just a reminder not to torture yourself fretting about things.” “[Him and Miles Kane] are terrible ones for doing that; perhaps that’s one of the points we formed a bond on, even before the songs.”
The Chamber
The Last Shadow Puppets Lyrics
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Leave yourself alone
(Leave yourself alone)
Can't you see
You're only here
To be torn apart
Based upon
And nothing else
So leave yourself alone
Leave yourself alone
Tell your wasted time
Tell your wasted time
Tell your wasted time
That I am worse
And I would wish they'd all
Give him a chance
I owe apologies
So tell your wasted time
Tell your wasted time
It's torture
Locked inside the chamber
Cornered by yourself
Cornered by yourself
(Cornered by yourself)
You must admit
That you are the instigator
Hanging on to arguments
And your cornered
By yourself
Cornered by yourself
It's torture
Locked inside the chamber
Lost inside the chamber
Locked inside the chamber
About right I think
The lyrics of The Chamber by The Last Shadow Puppets describe the feeling of being trapped within oneself, unable to escape the cycle of self-sabotage and negative self-talk. The repeated lines of "Leave yourself alone" and "Cornered by yourself" convey a sense of frustration and hopelessness, as the singer realizes they are their own worst enemy. The line "Can't you see, you're only here to be torn apart" suggests a feeling of inadequacy or insecurity, as if the singer is constantly being judged and found lacking. They are trapped "inside the chamber", a metaphor for their own mind, unable to break free from their self-destructive patterns.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges their role in their own suffering: "You must admit that you are the instigator, hanging on to arguments." They recognize that they are the ones perpetuating their own misery, yet they still feel trapped and unable to change. The bridge, with its pleading "Give him a chance, I owe apologies", suggests that the singer is seeking forgiveness or understanding from others, but they are unable to fully articulate what they need. The final repetition of "Lost inside the chamber" reinforces the feeling of being trapped and alone.
Overall, The Chamber is a powerful exploration of the struggles of self-doubt and self-sabotage, and how difficult it can be to break free from those patterns of thought and behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave yourself alone
Stop being so hard on yourself and let yourself be who you are without criticizing yourself.
Can't you see
Are you not aware of what you're doing to yourself?
You're only here
The purpose of your existence is to suffer pain and harm from others.
To be torn apart
You are made to experience emotional pain and heartbreak throughout your existence.
Based upon
Your entire existence is defined by the experiences that hurt you.
And nothing else
You have nothing else to offer or live for other than pain and heartbreak.
Tell your wasted time
Confront the time you've wasted and the opportunities you've missed because of your self-criticism.
That I am worse
You hold yourself to impossible standards, but let go of that because there is always someone who is worse off than you.
And I would wish they'd all
I hope that people could see you past your flaws and mistakes and give you another chance.
Give him a chance
Give yourself a chance to redeem and improve yourself. You're not perfect, and that's okay.
I owe apologies
Recognize your faults and apologize to those you may have hurt or wronged.
It's torture
It's painful and excruciating to be trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and criticism.
Locked inside the chamber
You're trapped in a chamber of self-criticism and negative thoughts, unable to escape or find peace.
Lost inside the chamber
You're lost and confused within the chamber, unable to find your way out.
Cornered by yourself
You feel trapped and backed into a corner by your own thoughts and self-criticism.
You must admit
You have to acknowledge and accept the role you've played in your own suffering.
That you are the instigator
You are the one who has initiated your own suffering through your negative self-talk and criticism.
Hanging on to arguments
You're holding on to grudges and past arguments that only fuel your self-criticism and negative thoughts.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX TURNER, MILES KANE
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