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The Stars Of Track And Field
Belle & Sebastian
Make a new cult every day to suit your affairs
Kissing girls in English, at the back of the stairs
You're a honey, with a following of innocent boys
They never know it
Because you never show it
You always get your way
They never know it
Because you never show it
You always get your way
Have you and her been taking pictures of your obsessions?
Because I met a kid who went through one of your sessions
In his blue velour and silk
You liberated
A boy I never rated
And now he's throwing discuss
For Liverpool and Widnes
You liberated
A boy I never rated
And now he's doing business
The stars of track and field, you are
The stars of track and field, you are
The stars of track and field are beautiful people
Could I write a piece about you now that you've made it?
About the hours spent, the emptiness in your training
You only did it so that you could wear
Your terry underwear
And feel the city air
Run past your body
Could I write a requiem for you when you're dead?
She had the moves, she had the speed, it went to her head
She never needed anything to get her round the track
But when she's on her back
She had the knowledge
To get her into college
But when she's on her back
She had the knowledge
To get her into college
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About this Song
The Stars of Track and Field by Belle & Sebastian explores themes of youth, ambition, and the pressures and challenges faced by young athletes. The song focuses on a young female track and field star whose talent and beauty draw attention and admiration. As the song unfolds, it delves into the inner struggle between her desire for success and the personal costs associated with it, including the societal and personal expectations placed on her. Poignant moments include the portrayal of her vulnerability and the subtle critique of how society idolizes athletes while often overlooking their personal struggles.
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