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Put The Book Back On The Shelf
Belle & Sebastian
Sebastian you're in a mess
You had a dream, they called you king
Of all the hipsters, is it true?
Or are you still the queen?
Like getting blood out of a stone
The city left you all alone
You came to dance, but there's no poignancy
When they all leave you standing alone
The wider issues of the day
Don't interest you, you'll have to pay
For looking at the floor
When people talk to you
You wrote a book about yourself
The people left it on the shelf
You'll write another one
Now you've got a story that's worth talking about
Are you happy with yourself?
Are you talking to yourself?
Are you happy with yourself?
Put the book back on the shelf
I know the company you keep
You're on the sofa hidden deep
While on the telly Sid James speaks
To you like God
You're always looking for a sign
But boy you blow it every time
You hear a voice begin to speak
You ignore it and go softly to sleep
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About this Song
Put The Book Back On The Shelf by Belle & Sebastian is a reflective song focusing on themes of heartbreak, disappointment, and introspection. The lyrics convey the story of someone dealing with the end of a relationship or a significant personal setback. The imagery of putting the book back on the shelf symbolizes putting away past memories or stories that are now painful to revisit. Key moments in the song include expressions of emotional pain and the introspective realization that some things are better left behind. This song resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the feeling of moving on from something or someone significant.
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