A reader suggested we post The Clash’s “Train In Vain.” We agreed.
The same reader also suggested we include lyrics, because Joe Strummer’s Mick Jones’ absolutely incoherent. Again, we agreed – after the jump…
Say you stand by your man
Tell me something I dont understand
You said you love me and thats a fact
Then you left me, said you felt trappedWell some things you can explain away
But my heartaches in me till this dayChorus
Did you stand by me
No, not at all
Did you stand by me
No wayAll the times
When we were close
Ill remember these things the most
I see all my dreams come tumbling down
I wont be happy without you aroundSo all alone I keep the wolves at bay
There is only one thing that I can sayChorus
You must explain why this must be
Did you lie when you spoke to meDid you stand by me
No, not at allNow I got a job
But it dont pay
I need new clothes
I need somewhere to stay
But without all these things I can do
But without your love I wont make it throughBut you dont understand my point of view
I suppose theres nothing I can doChorus
You must explain why this must be
Did you lie when you spoke to me?Did you stand by me
Did you stand by me
No, not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
Did you stand by me
No, not at all
Did you stand by me
No way
np0804
I believe the vocals on this track are by Mick Jones not Joe Strummer.
Bitch Republic
While “Train In Vain” is good, I much prefer “London Calling” by The Clash.
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HL
I have always been fond of Lost in the Supermarket. Well and Brand New Cadillac.
More Clash, please
matar paneer
Thanks for posting the lyrics. I always wondered about the line: …wolves at bay.