Standing Next to Me
The Last Shadow Puppets (Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane of The Rascals) 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 to Me" depict the frustration and confusion that can arise from unrequited love. The singer addresses someone who has been pining after a woman for two years, but he cannot understand the ongoing games and back-and-forth that they play. He wishes that the person would see the truth and move on from this one-sided attraction. However, the person continues to hold onto hope, believing that the woman will remember them one day. Despite this, the singer is still hopeful, as the person's true love is standing right next to them - whether that be a friend or they themselves.
The lyrics seem to speak to the idea that sometimes we become so fixated on one person that we fail to see the more meaningful connections that are right in front of us. However, the tone also suggests a sense of compassion for the person who is struggling with their feelings. It is not easy to let go of someone we care for deeply, even if it may be for the best.
Overall, "Standing to Me" is a melancholic yet resigned song that captures the complicated emotions that can come with unrequited love and the challenges of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to have her
You desire her.
Two years have gone now
Two years have passed.
But I can't relate
However, I cannot comprehend or connect with your situation.
To the never ending
To the perpetual and unceasing.
Games that you play
The games that you participate in or instigate.
As desire passes through
As your desire shifts or diminishes.
And you're open
And you become receptive.
To the truth
To the reality or actuality of the situation.
I hope you understand
I hope you comprehend or realize.
And your love
Your lover or loved one.
Is standing next to me
Is present or nearby me.
The one you fell for
The person you fell in love with.
Makes it seem juvenile
Causes it to appear childish or immature.
And you laugh
And you find it amusing or entertaining.
At yourself
At your own actions or thoughts.
Again and again
Repeatedly.
But as you drink
But as you consume alcohol.
To the thoughts
To the ideas or memories.
She'll remember you
She will recall or think of you.
Maybe tomorrow
Perhaps in the future.
Is standing next to me
Is present or nearby me.
Is standing next to me
Is present or nearby me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX TURNER, MILES KANE
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