Discover the story of the song > Stand In The World – Marjorie Fair

The protagonist is talking about standing above his partner and listening to the noises she makes, but he wants the day to come when he can return to where he's from and not have to listen to her anymore. He doesn't feel love and doesn't know how to, and he feels sorrow that nobody else seems to be sorry for. He mentions that his partner stands at the door, but he won't go in. Ultimately, he wants someone to stand in the world for him because he doesn't feel love and doesn't know how to.