They say you stand by your man,
Tell me something I don't understand.
You said you loved me and that's a fact
And then you left me, said you felt trapped.
Well some things you can't explain away
But the heartache's with me to this day.

Did you stand by me ?
No not at all.
Did you stand by me ?
No way.

All the times that we were close,
I remember these things the most.
I've seen all my dreams come tumbling down,
I can't be happy without you around.
So alone I keep the wolves at bay
And there's only one thing I can say.

Did you stand by me ?
No not at all.
You didn't stand by me.
No way.
You didn't stand by me
No not at all.
You didn't stand by me
No way.

You must explain why this must be,
Did you lie when you spoke to me ?
Did you stand by me ?
No, not at all.

Now I got a job but it don't pay.
I need new clothes, I need somewhere to stay.
But without all of these things I can do,
But without your love I won't make it through.
(Without your love I won't make it through.)
But you don't understand my point of view,
I suppose there's nothing I can do.

Didn't stand by me ?
No not at all.
You didn't stand by me.
No way.
You didn't stand by me,
No not at all.
You didn't stand by me,
No way.

You must explain why this must be,
Did you lie when you spoke to me ?
Did you stand by me ?
No way.
Did you stand by me ?
No not at all.
Did you stand by me ?
No way.
Did you stand by me ?
No not at all.
Stand by me, no way.
Stand by me, no way.
Stand by me, no way.



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Train In Vain (The Clash Cover) song meanings
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    General Comment:I hear she performed this at the Grammys one year (1996?)

    I have both versions, and like them both equally well. Annie's version is more upbeat and funky; The Clash's is more lonely and sad, and fit the lyrics better, both are awesome.
    Flag mtmooreon February 01, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:Remake of The Clash classic
    Flag cactusdaveon August 06, 2002   Link

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