Standing On My Own Again

Graham Coxon

About Standing On My Own Again

"Standing on My Own Again" is a song by English singer-songwriter Graham Coxon and is the opening track on his 2006 studio album Love Travels at Illegal Speeds. The song was also released as the first single from that album on February 27, 2006, peaking at #20 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2006 in British music). The song was playlisted by Xfm London and made the A-List of BBC 6 Music.


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Standing on the shore watching our ship go down,
Sinking in the sand and I can't turn round,
The future's looking black and it's a sight to see,
Just a thousand grey waves crashing over me,
Just a thousand grey waves breaking over me.

How it's happening to me
Why can't I ever see?
Am I gonna let you leave without a sound?
Watching till you're out of sight,
Dreaming I did something right,
Standing on my own again.

Water in my lungs and it's a pain to breathe,
Salt is in my eyes and it's a pain to see,
I can't stand the pressure and you think I can,
Just don't wanna see you going down the pan,
Just don't wanna see you going down the pan.

How it's happening to me
Why can't I ever see?
Am I gonna let you leave without a sound?
Watching till you're out of sight,
Dreaming I did something right,
Standing on my own again.

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Graham Coxon

Graham Leslie Coxon (born 12 March 1969) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded eight solo albums. His artistic and musical contribution is featured on all seven of Blur's studio albums, from 1991's Leisure to 2003's Think Tank. Although credited as a songwriter on most Blur tracks, his most significant lyrical contributions appeared on the hit singles "Tender" and "Coffee & TV"; a number of tracks in the band's catalogue were also penned mainly by Coxon. more »

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11 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Standing On My Own Again" is a song by Graham Coxon, a UK-based artist known for his contribution to the band Blur as their lead guitarist.
Album Information
The song is from the album "Love Travels at Illegal Speeds" which was Coxon's sixth solo album and was released in 2006.
Genre
The album, and therefore the song, falls under the genre of alternative rock.
Chart Performance
"Standing On My Own Again" reached #22 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Coxon's most successful solo songs.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Adam Smith, who's known for his work on "Skins" and "Doctor Who."
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song were written by Coxon himself, and they talk about independence and recovery after the end of a relationship.
Live Performances
Coxon played "Standing On My Own Again" multiple times at the Carling Weekend Reading and Leeds Festivals.
Song Recognition
The song was also featured in the TV show "The Inbetweeners," in the episode "Will Gets a Girlfriend."
Recording Process
The album "Love Travels at Illegal Speeds" was produced by Stephen Street, who notably worked with The Smiths and Blur.
Duration
The duration of the song "Standing On My Own Again" is 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Critical Response
The song received positive reviews from critics for its catchy melody and poignant lyrics.

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