In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
For if you are shy for tomorrow you'll be shy for one thousand days
Hey
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
Don't let the tide of your soul drown your nights and flood your days
But still it's better to be shy than screaming drunken old queen who's always
Got to get his own way
But don't be coy with me I'm too clever to follow you down
To the dark and stormy weather, babe
The bracket's wider now
So what's your pleasure?
Swallow your pride but please
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
If you are shy for tomorrow you'll be shy for one thousand days
Now is your time to shine
Dance and hear your song
Or you may wake up one day in the last chance saloon
To find your last chance has been and gone
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
For if you are shy for tomorrow you'll be shy for one thousand days
Hey hey hey
Don't be shy
For if you are shy for tomorrow you'll be shy for one thousand days
Hey
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
Don't let the tide of your soul drown your nights and flood your days
But still it's better to be shy than screaming drunken old queen who's always
Got to get his own way
But don't be coy with me I'm too clever to follow you down
To the dark and stormy weather, babe
The bracket's wider now
So what's your pleasure?
Swallow your pride but please
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
If you are shy for tomorrow you'll be shy for one thousand days
Now is your time to shine
Dance and hear your song
Or you may wake up one day in the last chance saloon
To find your last chance has been and gone
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
For if you are shy for tomorrow you'll be shy for one thousand days
Hey hey hey
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I simple think that this song means that you shouldn't be shy, but it's better to be shy then too straight!!
....this song is awesome, no one posted on this song yet?
dude, i was shocked to find only one person had posted...it rocks...love the way its sung :D liking the "don't be coy with me i'm too clever to follow you down..." its liek yeah u low life u aint fooling me! wOOt wOOt :D
Don't let the tide of your soul drown your nights and flood your days, don't be shy
Oh I wont be, I'm a Libertine
I didn't like this song when I first got The Libertines, but it's grown on me. I love the line 'Don't be coy with me, I'm too clever to follow you...' So, it's song about taking oppourtunities and not letting them pass you by.
I think this song means that you should not be shy but it's better to be shy than to be "to much" and always want to get the attention.
this is ever such a good song, its just a really cool sound! i think that the line 'But still its better to be shy than stinking drunken old queen thats always got to have his way' is about when Mr Pete was a little bit of a prostitute to fund his, erm, habits because in Kids in the Riots book about the libertines, pete refers to his clients as old queens...so i thought perhaps it could be smething to do with that!