This is the tenth song from Pedro the Lion’s fourth album, Achilles Heel. The song’s meaning is somewhat oblique and has a narrative thread that’s hard to piece together, but through a few snapshot couplets the song shows a man who has obvious faults but blames everything on being misunderstood.
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[Verse 1]
Roll me over, I want to wave at the kids
Can't say I'm prescribed, cause I don't know what it is
And I'm down at the track, I'm just calling to check in
If you start without me say my name as you begin
[Chorus]
It's not like it wasn't all for you
But like everything I do
It's misunderstood
[Verse 2]
Take a message, I'm on my way out of town
But the wording's important so make sure you write it down
There's money behind every picture in the place
Sincerely, your husband, on my way to the next race
[Bridge]
If it's once, I've got it
If it's twice, I don't
If it's once, I've got it
If it's twice, I don't
If it's once, I've got it
If it's twice, I don't
If it's once, I've got it
[Chorus]
It's not like it wasn't all for you
But like everything I do
It's misunderstood
Start Without Me was written by TW Walsh.
Pedro The Lion released Start Without Me on Tue May 25 2004.