Don't Stand So Close To me '86
The Police [nitrofiles.blogspot.com] Lyrics
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Of schoolgirl fantasy
She wants him so badly
Knows what she wants to be
Inside her there's no room
This girl's an open page
Book marking she's so close now
This girl is half his age
Don't stand so close to me
Her friends are so jealous
You know how bad girls get
Sometimes it's not so easy
To be the teacher's pet
Temptation, frustration
So bad it makes him cry
Wet bus stop, she's waiting
His car is warm and dry
Don't stand so close to me
Loose talk in the classroom
To hurt they try and try
Strong words in the staffroom
The accusations fly
It's no use
He sees her
He starts to shake he starts to cough
Just like the old man in
That famous book by Nabakov
Don't stand so close to me
The Police's song "Don't Stand So Close To Me '86" depicts a troubling relationship between a young teacher and a student who harbors a schoolgirl fantasy for him. The song encapsulates the guilt and shame felt by the teacher, who knows that he is engaging in behavior that is not only inappropriate but also illegal. The girl's deep infatuation with him only makes matters worse, making him feel trapped in a complex situation.
The lyrics reveal that the girl's friends are jealous, and they know how bad girls can get in these situations. The teacher's pet status only fuels her desire for him, and it becomes increasingly difficult for him to resist her advances. The temptation and frustration are so intense that it makes him cry. He tries to stay away from her, but the temptation is too strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Young teacher the subject
The teacher is young and inexperienced.
Of schoolgirl fantasy
The schoolgirls have a crush on the teacher.
She wants him so badly
One particular schoolgirl has a strong attraction towards the teacher.
Knows what she wants to be
The schoolgirl wants to be in a relationship with the teacher.
Inside her there's no room
The schoolgirl has no other thoughts or desires besides wanting to be with the teacher.
This girl's an open page
The schoolgirl's infatuation with the teacher is obvious and apparent to everyone.
Book marking she's so close now
The schoolgirl is making her way closer to the teacher.
This girl is half his age
The schoolgirl is significantly younger than the teacher.
Don't stand so close to me
The teacher is uncomfortable with the schoolgirl's proximity and attraction towards him.
Her friends are so jealous
The schoolgirl's friends are envious of her connection and attention from the teacher.
You know how bad girls get
The schoolgirl's behavior could potentially lead to trouble or scandal.
Sometimes it's not so easy
The teacher finds it difficult to resist the schoolgirl's advances and temptation.
To be the teacher's pet
The schoolgirl wants to be the teacher's favorite and have a special relationship with him.
Temptation, frustration
The teacher is struggling with his attraction to the schoolgirl and the potential consequences of acting on it.
So bad it makes him cry
The teacher is overwhelmed with guilt and emotion regarding the situation.
Wet bus stop, she's waiting
The schoolgirl is waiting for the teacher in a vulnerable, exposed location.
His car is warm and dry
The teacher is in a comfortable, safe position away from the schoolgirl.
Loose talk in the classroom
There is gossip and speculation among the students in regards to the teacher and schoolgirl's relationship.
To hurt they try and try
The other students are intentionally trying to harm or embarrass the schoolgirl.
Strong words in the staffroom
The teachers and staff are discussing and potentially investigating the situation.
The accusations fly
There are allegations and suspicions surrounding the teacher and schoolgirl's relationship.
It's no use
The teacher cannot ignore or avoid the situation any longer.
He sees her
The teacher encounters the schoolgirl in person.
He starts to shake he starts to cough
The teacher becomes physically and emotionally overwhelmed in the presence of the schoolgirl.
Just like the old man in
The teacher is experiencing a similar situation to the singer in a famous novel.
That famous book by Nabakov
The novel being referred to is 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov, which explores a taboo relationship between a middle-aged man and a young girl.
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Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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