Can't Stand Me Now
The Libertines
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An ending fitting for the start You twist and tore our love apart Your light fingers threw the dark That shattered the lamp and into darkness it cast us No, you've got it the wrong way round You shut me up, and blamed it on the brown Cornered the boy kicked out at the world The world kicked back a lot fuckin' harder now If you want to try If you want to try There's no worse you could do Uh oh oh I know you lie I know you lie I'm still in love with you Uh oh oh Can't take me anywhere (I'll take you anywhere) You can't take me anywhere, (I can't take you anywhere) I'll take you anywhere you want to go Oh, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me now Have we enough to keep it together? Or do we just keep on pretending And hope our luck is never ending now You tried to pull the wool I wasn't feeling too clever And you take all that they're lending Until you need amending now If you want to try If you want to try There's no worse you could do Uh oh oh I know you lie All you do is make me cry All these words they ain't true I can't take me anywhere, I can take you anywhere You can't take me anywhere, I will take you anywhere I'll take you anywhere you want to go Oh, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me Oh, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me No, you can't stand me, no No oh oh You can't stand me now Oh oh oh
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Written by: Carl Ashley Raphael Barat, Peter Doherty, Mark Hammerton
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6 facts about this song
Release and Ranking"Can't Stand Me Now" by the Libertines was released on August 9, 2004, as the first single from the band’s second album, "The Libertines."
- It reached number two in the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's most successful single in terms of chart positioning.
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Songwriting and ProductionSong was co-written by the two main band members, Pete Doherty and Carl Barât, showcasing the dynamics of their tumultuous relationship.
- Bernard Butler, a musician and record producer known for his work with the band Suede, produced the song.
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Lyrics and InterpretationThe lyrics are about the strained relationship between Doherty and Barât. It is widely speculated that the song narrates their conflicting feelings of love and hate for each other.
- The lyrics “You twist and tore our love apart” point towards the pain of a deteriorating friendship.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Can't Stand Me Now" was directed by Scott Lyon. It features flashes of footage from the band's previous gigs and tours.
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Live Performances and AcclaimDespite the tensions in the band, "Can't Stand Me Now" was regularly performed live and became a fan favorite.
- The song was nominated for Best Track at the 2004 NME Awards and was also ranked 54 on NME's 100 Greatest Tracks of the Decade.
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Aftermath and LegacyThe release of "Can't Stand Me Now" foreshadowed the temporary break-up of The Libertines, which occurred soon after their second album was released.
- Despite the band's troubled history, "Can't Stand Me Now" remains one of The Libertines' most iconic and popular songs, highlighting both their musical talent and personal struggles.
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