LOU REED
- Standing On Ceremony Lyrics / with translationsRemember your manners
will you please take your hat off
Your mother is dying
listen to her cough
We were always standing on ceremony
We were always standing on ceremony
Can't you show some respect please
although you didn't in real life
Your mother is dying
and I god damn well hope you're satisfied
We were always standing on ceremony
We were always standing on ceremony
So please play another song on that juke box
Please play another pretty sad song for me
And of that phone rings, tell them that you haven't seen me
If the phone rings, tell them you haven't seen me for weeks
and this one here's on me
Standing on ceremony, standing on ceremony
Standing on ceremony, standing on ceremony
Standing on ceremony, you were always standing on ceremony
(Standing, on ceremony) X6
will you please take your hat off
Your mother is dying
listen to her cough
We were always standing on ceremony
We were always standing on ceremony
Can't you show some respect please
although you didn't in real life
Your mother is dying
and I god damn well hope you're satisfied
We were always standing on ceremony
We were always standing on ceremony
So please play another song on that juke box
And of that phone rings, tell them that you haven't seen me
If the phone rings, tell them you haven't seen me for weeks
and this one here's on me
Standing on ceremony, standing on ceremony
Standing on ceremony, standing on ceremony
Standing on ceremony, you were always standing on ceremony
(Standing, on ceremony) X6
Facts about Standing On Ceremony
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Standing On Ceremony is written by Lou Reed, Michael Fonfara.
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It is first released in 1980 as part of Lou Reed's album "Growing Up In Public" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Standing On Ceremony' by Lou Reed depicts a troubled relationship where one partner must display respect and affection to their terminally ill mother which results in their relationship showing no authentic emotional bond. The repeated mention of 'standing on ceremony' shows how their relationship needs to maintain formalities because their relationship lacks genuine connection which results in empty and dishonest interactions during their most important time. Standing on ceremony lyrics mostly display feelings of despair and heartbreak while the singer reflects on his emotional suffering and his need for solitude. The song emphasizes the necessity of grieving and experiencing loss while people follow social norms and show respect because they need to escape their present reality. The lyrics contain themes of loss and respect which may require parental guidance for younger audiences. The content includes some mild language and emotional material but it lacks any elements which would be considered excessively intense or explicit.
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Standing On Ceremony falls under the genre Rock.
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Standing On Ceremony is produced by Lou Reed, Michael Fonfara.
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Standing On Ceremony song length is 3 minutes and 31 seconds.
Who wrote Standing On Ceremony lyrics?
Standing On Ceremony is written by Lou Reed, Michael Fonfara.
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When was Standing On Ceremony released?
It is first released in 1980 as part of Lou Reed's album "Growing Up In Public" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Standing On Ceremony lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Standing On Ceremony' by Lou Reed depicts a troubled relationship where one partner must display respect and affection to their terminally ill mother which results in their relationship showing no authentic emotional bond. The repeated mention of 'standing on ceremony' shows how their relationship needs to maintain formalities because their relationship lacks genuine connection which results in empty and dishonest interactions during their most important time. Standing on ceremony lyrics mostly display feelings of despair and heartbreak while the singer reflects on his emotional suffering and his need for solitude. The song emphasizes the necessity of grieving and experiencing loss while people follow social norms and show respect because they need to escape their present reality. The lyrics contain themes of loss and respect which may require parental guidance for younger audiences. The content includes some mild language and emotional material but it lacks any elements which would be considered excessively intense or explicit.
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Which genre is Standing On Ceremony?
Standing On Ceremony falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced Standing On Ceremony?
Standing On Ceremony is produced by Lou Reed, Michael Fonfara.
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How long is the song Standing On Ceremony?
Standing On Ceremony song length is 3 minutes and 31 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Lou Reed, Michael FonfaraRecord Label(s): 2000 Buddha Records
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