Life Story
White Peter Lyrics

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Don't want to stay here
Not very nice
You boiled me over
Now you're cold as ice
From what you gave me
To what you made me
I should be homeward bound
Why am I hanging round knowing

You're life story began with somebody else
Find your glory out there with somebody else
I'll be where you find me
I'll be somebody else
Somebody else

Dog in the manger
Teller of lies
I see a stranger laughing in your eyes
Though I don't know how
I'm in the way now
No matter what you do
I go on loving you knowing

Your life story began with somebody else
Find your glory out there with somebody else
I"ll be where you find me
I'll be somebody else

Deeper than your valleys
Longer than your memory
I got to your story's end

Your life story began with somebody else
Find your glory out there with somebody else

I'll be where you find me
I'll be somebody else

Overall Meaning

In the song Life Story by White Peter, the singer expresses their desire to leave a tumultuous relationship, declaring that they should be “homeward bound” instead of “hanging round”. The lyrics describe how the person they are talking to “boiled [them] over” and then turned “cold as ice”. The singer recognizes the lies and the fact that they are just a hindrance in the other person’s life. They sign off with “I’ll be where you find me, I’ll be somebody else” emphasizing that they don't see themselves holding onto this relationship and moving on to create a new identity.

The song delves into the complexities of a toxic relationship, describing the emotional turmoil of wanting to leave but being held back by the love and memories shared with the other person. The metaphor of a “dog in the manger” and “teller of lies” evokes imagery of an untrustworthy person who selfishly holds onto what doesn't belong to them, much like a dog who hoards food in its manger. Despite recognizing the deep flaws in the other person, they cannot help loving them, trapped by the hopelessness of the situation.

Overall, the song is an exploration of a relationship that has run its course and a person's decision to move on to something better. The lyrics capture the uncertainty and lack of control in a failing relationship by acknowledging the other person’s life story began elsewhere.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't want to stay here
I don't want to remain in this current situation

Not very nice
The situation is unpleasant

You boiled me over
Your actions caused me to become angry and upset

Now you're cold as ice
You are now distant and unfeeling towards me

From what you gave me
Based on what you provided me with

To what you made me
Now that I have been molded by your actions

I should be homeward bound
I should be returning to a place of safety and comfort

Why am I hanging round knowing
Why am I still present despite knowing the situation is not good for me

Your life story began with somebody else
Your past experiences and stories did not involve me

Find your glory out there with somebody else
You should pursue your happiness with someone other than me

I'll be where you find me
I will be present in the same place as you

I'll be somebody else
I will become a different person, metaphorically distancing myself from you

Dog in the manger
Someone who selfishly blocks others from getting what they themselves cannot use

Teller of lies
Someone who habitually or intentionally tells false information

I see a stranger laughing in your eyes
I see a person I do not recognize within you

Though I don't know how
Although I am unsure of the details

I'm in the way now
I am an obstacle in your current situation

No matter what you do
Regardless of your actions

I go on loving you knowing
I still have feelings for you despite being aware of the problems in our relationship

Deeper than your valleys
My emotions run more profound than your lows

Longer than your memory
My feelings will remain after your recollection of us fades

I got to your story's end
I have reached the conclusion of my involvement in your life story

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB

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