Story Behind The Song
WRITTEN DURING TRAGEDY THAT WAS PLACING A LOT OF PRESSURE ON A RELATIONSHIP
Song Description
MELODIC POP/ROCK TUNE REGARDING EXPECTATIONS OF A WORN RELATIONSHIP
| Song Length |
3:50 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Engaging |
Subject |
Breaking Up, General |
| Similar Artists |
Natalie Merchant, Toni Braxton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Beyond My Standards
I had one hell of a day, IĀ'm sure you too
IĀ'm all strung out, DonĀ't know what to do
But apparently, you got more important things to do
too much has come to pass, and I canĀ't depend on you
Chorus:
I need you, to live beyond my standards
I need you, to try and understand me
I need you, to wanna hand me all your lovin and affection
everlasting apprehension, Beyond my standards
I need you to stand real close, While I whisper in your ear
YouĀ're here to satisfy me, Never draw a tear
But apparently, you got more important things to do
too much has come to pass, and I canĀ't depend on you
Chorus
IĀ'm gonna give you one last chance, To share a heart to heart
IĀ'm gonna show you what youĀ'll be missing, if you force us apart
Now unfortunately YouĀ've got to make a choice
One thats everlasting irresistable Beyond my standards
Break
Chorus
I need you to try and understand me
I need you to comfort me
when IĀ'm down, when IĀ'm weak, when I just canĀ't sleep
I need you to live beyond my standards
ad lib out