The Libertines - Can't Stand Me Now (Official Video)

Taken from the band's second album 'The Libertines', released 2004 on Rough Trade Records. Buy here: shopusa.roughtraderecords.com...
An ending fitting for the start
You twist and tore our love apart
Your light fingers threw the dark
That shattered the lamp and into darkness cast us
No, you've got it the wrong way round
You shut me up, and blamed it on the brown
Cornered the boy kicked out at the world
The world kicked back a lot fuckin' harder now
If you want to try
If you want to try
There's no worse you could do
Uh oh oh
I know you lie
I know you lie
I'm still in love with you
Uh oh oh
Can't take me anywhere (I'll take you anywhere)
Can't take me anywhere, (Wouldn't take you anywhere)
I'll take you anywhere you want to go
Oh, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me
No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me
No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me
No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me now
Have we enough to keep enough to keep it together?
Or do we just keep on pretending
And hope our luck is never ending now
You tried to pull the wool I wasn't feeling too clever
And you take all that they're lending
Until you need amending now
If you want to try
If you want to try
There's no worse you could do
Uh oh oh
I know you lie
All you do is make me cry
All these words they ain't true
I can't take me anywhere, I can take you anywhere
You can't take me anywhere, I will take you anywhere
I'll take you anywhere you want to go
Oh, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me
No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me
No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me
No, you can't stand me, no you can't stand me
No oh oh
You can't stand me now
Oh oh oh
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[@demianmachado9043]

This is the best song of The Libertines.

[@urmusicboygeorgewilson]

facts

[@ukstormwatch1793]

Early year 2000’s, what a time to be alive!

[@grahamblack1961]

I was young then and the best I can say is it wasn't as crap as now - but that's not difficult

[@SimphonyOfLights]

I was 15 when this first came out, and during the awesomest period of my life I played it with my horrible teenage band. Thanks Libertines.

[@mikethompson5549]

My band was The Smiths

[@user-wr5gn9yw1y]

I know the smiths Watched and listened many times my freind

[@The01Lawliet]

They were in exponential growth from song to song.What this band could have been if they didnt split , my god . It's unbelievable how good they were

[@timthegallant]

Like the stone roses.maybe only supposed to be around for a short while.but their star shine bright.and both groups hugely influential.

[@lilym2244]

Saw them yesterday, and it was still awsome ❤

[@hello-gk5cz]

​@@lilym2244 I'm seeing them in November. Never been this bloody excited in my life haha

[@callumbeaumontcb]

"you twist and tore our love apart". sums up pete and carl's relationship perfectly. My favorite band of the era!

[@rnrrjsdl]

Carl's guitar riff making is genius.

[@tomxixtus]

bang Bang was a great number.

[@samsicles_jr]

is that his guitar riff that starts around 0:36? love it

[@rnrrjsdl]

@@samsicles_jr pete part

[@peepeepoopooman-qs3jq]

@@samsicles_jr i have that part on repeat

[@flinchey6962]

Man Carls guitar parts with Pete’s lyrical poetry these two should’ve been as big as the strokes it’s a shame it went up in shambles so quickly

[@pmccall1]

“You shut me up and blamed it on the brown “. Brown meaning Heroin. Genius Lyrics

[@AA1319A]

Pete Doherty is so incredible and so under-rated. The immense talent of the Libertines is under-rated in general. I love this band so much.

[@alext6299]

Alex Datura I've only just started to get in to these, but couldn't agree more

[@lukebaino7417]

He should've been the voice for my generation but he was shat on because of what he did in his spare time

[@davidoffon1]

Spare... He didn't have any spare time. To busy gettin deaf hookin' head to dance to the devil. Voices of generations are not supposed to sink said group!!

[@dreat5665]

Such a pity that he's a fucking junky

[@timothygraham4304]

I don't think he was ever underrated. He was highly regarded at a time when great musicians were coming out of every orifice.

[@Christaphunk92]

Brilliant song. Coming up with the idea of singing it together and it being so personal was legendary and brave.

[@timothygraham4304]

Fleetwood Mac did it first, cracking song all the same!

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

​@@timothygraham4304 trash theory said that, too

[@mandyjames2232]

This song deserves more than 10 million views and 44K likes!! Absolutely legendary....❤

[@Hank_Scorpio__Globex_CEO]

Facts!

[@ZameerHa1991]

It’s now at 11m views and 48k likes 🎉

[@robertharper3950]

The last daft thing me and my mate Chris did was carikioki this tune, we where drunk and stumbled through the music, got it wrong everywhere, giggled and gurguled until the tune stopped and the pub shook with the silence of there claps...we didn't give 2 fucks and knew we where rock gods. R.I.P Christopher Stanley you where a clown amongst all the lesser clowns.

[@incognitosecret2377]

That's fucking beautiful, man.

[@mathkid6245]

I too like to "carikoki"

[@cheezilface]

math kid sensitive

[@jesusislord7632]

hii

[@DavidHughesEire]

Sorry to hear your mate died, great tune, sure it brings you good memories :)

[@BachirHassani]

Can't get tired of listening to this over and over and over

[@leticiabromley6013]

Dare I say...The Strokes influence is there, but The Libertines make it their own. Barat and Doherty chemistry... divine.

[@anonemouse1470]

hate to be that guy but libertines 97 strokes 98 m8 they rip the clash anyways but crack made it pop, snap

[@leticiabromley6013]

@@anonemouse1470 you mean Pete Doherty's crack usage?

[@joenewton97]

@@leticiabromley6013 spelt his name wrong and it makes no sense

[@leticiabromley6013]

@@joenewton97 I stand corrected; thanks..I know better about spelling of his name, faux paus on my end. What makes no sense?

[@joenewton97]

@@leticiabromley6013 when you said pete dohertys crack usage? when he pointed out that libertines where before strokes

[@RebelAnimalMother]

This is one masterpiece of british music. I miss when The Indie bands was so cool And only prettend to be good guys. Junkie British bands will be always The best bands

[@tomxixtus]

A lot of the worlds best music and writings were written on smack or the comedown - From hendrix to chilli peppers, Amy Winehouse to The doors.

[@timothygraham4304]

​@@tomxixtus I'm pretty sure they had to learn how to play the instruments, and know song structure. They didn't just get high and then just know how to do it.

[@davenotdoug8394]

@@timothygraham4304 Well, thanks for being a downer on my music career.... That was going to be my pathway to fame and riches.

[@adonaiyah2196]

​@tomxixtus literally

[@adonaiyah2196]

I think of this often now

[@chriscafferty2922]

Saw them this year. This track is, for me, just them! Incredible band.

[@davemorgan4143]

uk indie at its finest

[@russkurtis3310]

yeah man

[@davidstrut1954]

This is just pure rock and roll! If anything it is more punk based than indie.

[@joshrox2927]

David Strut I all ways felt that they were indie rock with a punk influence tbh :) and I am a fan of both music types, so when I found these guys I was like jack pot :P hahaha

[@robsmith7197]

*worst

[@joegroves2060]

rob smith Fuck off and listen to some shitty dupstep.

[@Wabi-sabi8551]

An ending fitting for the start You twist and tore our love apart Your light fingers threw the dark Shattered the lamp and into darkness it cast us No, you've got it the wrong way round You shut me up, and blamed it on the brown Cornered the boy, kicked out at the world The world kicked back a lot fuckin' harder now If you wanna try If you wanna try There's no worse you could do Uh oh oh I know you lie I know you lie I'm still in love with you Uh oh oh Can't take me anywhere I'll take you anywhere You can't take me anywhere I can't take you anywhere I'll take you anywhere you wanna go But oh, you can't stand me, no, you can't stand me now You can't stand me, no, you can't stand me now You can't stand me, no, you can't stand me now You can't stand me, no, you can't stand me now Have we enough to keep it together? Or do we just keep on pretending And hope our luck is never ending now You tried to pull the wool, I wasn't feeling too clever And you take all that they're lending Until you need amending now If you wanna try If you wanna try There's no worse you could do Uh oh oh I know you lie All you do is make me cry All these words they ain't true I can't take me anywhere I can take you anywhere You can't take me anywhere I will take you anywhere I'll take you anywhere you want to go But oh, you can't stand me, no, you can't stand me now You can't stand me, no, you can't stand me now You can't stand me, no, you can't stand me now You can't stand me, no, you can't stand me now You can't stand me now (you can't stand me now) You can't stand me, no, you can't stand me now You can't stand me now, you can't stand me now No, you can't stand me now No oh oh You can't stand me now Oh oh oh

[@tristan0518]

I always thought it was :"your light fingers threw the dart"

[@vannesn]

90

[@benjohnston3252]

@@tristan0518 light fingers like Pete breaking int Carl’s house and pawning his guitar more than once

[@benjohnston3252]

Good attempt but 1st line is an end enfitting for the start

[@tomtaylor9731]

RIP to the co-writer of this monster track Mark Keds.

[@tomxixtus]

When did he die?

[@softlad8727]

@@tomxixtus January 2021. Years of Drug abuse!

[@georged4578]

Senseless things

[@skillebekkxx]

aka Mark Hammerton. Rest in Power.

[@ellieward9027]

I got my dad an ipod shuffle for fathers day years ago. He uploaded the songs and this is one of them. I visited him in thailand recently and he still has the same songs from when he got it over 10yeats ago. I had this song on bluetooth speaking at phuket beach

[@cronenbergfilm]

this bands will forever be so cool

[@cronenbergfilm]

FlappableBean shut the hell up let me live

[@cronenbergfilm]

FlappableBean coolness is not measured by popularity. im sorry you feel that way.

[@harveymorgan1749]

@FlappableBean i understand all this but it doesnt matter when you discover them like i did, totally on your own, not part of a scene, years after their releases came out, and you stiill feel a part of something. Music means different things to different people, the lack of major trendy acclaim (even though they are loved) doesnt even matter. I love their music

[@markmclaughlan5964]

The best song of the 00s.

[@SpectorCorp]

When the weather is good this such a weapon of tune to have some beers to in the sunshine

[@MrPatch987]

Try the transplants "what I can't describe " perfect bbq song

[@superbad3591]

This is the kind of band that will get a cult following in 30 years and kids will say they were born in the wrong generation

[@TomasEagleMusic]

you're not wrong, mclovin

[@johndonnelly6743]

I take it you've never been to 1 of their concerts then? Most insane thing I've ever experienced 🤩👌

[@aniym21000]

It's been almost 20 years since the early '00s indie/garage rock got popular. A revival is right around the corner, so I think you're right. there will be a new generation of young'uns getting into guitar rock and discovering the Libertines for the first time.

[@cholst1]

Never got to see them live together as they werent on my radar back then. But I saw Pete live with only him and an acoustic guitar and it was absolutely incredible. Met him briefly before the show started at a bar, he was hammered but still played and sang perfectly.

[@supernovaclothingco4154]

@@cholst1 there touring again now

[@julianalvarez7086]

I can't even explain to you guys the memories that this song brings me back each time I listen to it.. I love you Pete!!

[@Goldenaxeandsonicallday]

Julián Alvarez same

[@ivanarriaga1344]

Julián Alvarez same here :')

[@pokemonplace8903]

Julián Alvarez NO! I love pete

[@claukittenlover3932]

Pure nostalgia

[@beakyturf6336]

The soundtracks of our lives.....I know its a cliche....but it's true.

[@derekhalliday9274]

As fresh today as it was back then🙏

[@R7Sports]

A message to future generations, don't let this song die

[@gavindoherty8883]

its timeless so were 👌 👌

[@donovan3211]

I ws surprised at the mere 10m views

[@Talisman09]

A message to Luke: You are gay

[@Lib94]

This song will never die.

[@karlbee7836]

!

[@RabbidTheNabbit]

One of the best songs of all time, the intro is so perfect, the lyrics are great that outro just makes you want to crank it up even more

[@chevking4127]

I’m certain I can remember the chorus in Cheech and Chong up in smoke

[@richardlanger4067]

Bilk are class too

[@redrabbitt777]

The Libertines. Champions league indie rock n roll.

[@user-lp7zk5yi8e]

You have to have experienced your lowest and most destructive self , been at uour absolute lowest to really appreciate this song ❤😢

[@lmaohhahhalolol]

keep coming back, this song hits the perfect spot

[@DecimusYna]

This is the type of song that I really like to listen while drinking a nice cup of tea. It just so damn good.

[@ashleyhesk1673]

Remember at school and Petes mum Jackie was my nurse always used to make us listen to his music...pure talent

[@tubbsyf69]

he can be forgiven for almost anything the man is a poet.

[@steviebhoy4414]

Quality, quality music. This is one of my favourite tracks of all time, fits into my Top 20 playlist.

[@jennifero3071]

Same

[@richardlanger4067]

Up the bracket for me and Last post on the bugle

[@speak2tone]

The Libertines do have an emotional effect, I'm glad your feeling so free to express and egress.

[@martingaughan8432]

One.the best songs from the libertines

[@ghjuvanina21]

Oh my, that look Peter gives to Carl at the end !! F*cking love it !

[@davemunro6380]

I saw them playing this live last week absolute nostalgia!

[@dorinc1987]

The 00' - the best time for true indie music!

[@r.a.v.9453]

Buena sonada, saludos desde Bolivia 🇧🇴 THE LIBERTINE

[@saraparker184]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[@mdizzzle91]

actually one of the best songs ever imo doherty is such a good lyricist

[@hifu_m]

this song is such a childhood memory. listening to it in the car as a child with my mom. i grew up to love them so much. pete + carl forever!!

[@denisecameron534]

Masterpiece ❤

[@craigdown727]

What an intro.. everyone remembers bouncing around to this!

[@pentura7024]

The harmonica part at the end is absolutely epic !

[@lavachebeadsman]

A true shame that Pete and Carl couldn't work it out. During their too-short time together, they produced some of the greatest music in rock history. PLEASE COME BACK LIBERTINES!

[@pmccall1]

It’s 2021. They have several times and they are ! 👍🤷‍♂️

[@mushfiqahmad1783]

They even released an album and its effin good album

[@sabthemusicnerd4541]

Your wish has been fulfilled

[@Unknown-gf6mk]

Some. Really.

[@Bellephus]

The boys are back.

[@thelostclock6930]

The lyrics is fking top notch. an ending fitting for a start to twist and torn our love apart your.. light fingers threw the dart and shattered the light into the darkness as it casts us..

[@yusoffm3472]

The second song I heard from them, instantly fell in love.

[@ramonaisgrand176]

What was the first song

[@davidgilmour924]

yeah me too

[@unSTEVOED]

Ahh, Brings back memories of Living in London. Really miss that place!

[@colreef]

Anybody still listening in 2018?This track is bloody class.

[@SoloVagant]

Yep......

[@mattrodgers4722]

yep genius

[@timothygraham4304]

I just listened to it now. It's a fantastic song that I keep coming back to because of Fifa.

[@dellafentov1437]

Cornish chippy. Cornered the boy kicked out at the world The world kicked back a lot fucking harder. ...Loved The Libs from day 1. And still do....

[@jessicatasso322]

@@timothygraham4304 why Fifa?.. I'm just curious.. xD

[@McBrideKirsty]

I bloody love The Libertines!

[@carlitoxjojojo89]

one of the coolest band ever!!!

[@stationaryplane9149]

Timeless. What a belter!

[@angelaacuna240]

I will always love them , they have nerve stopped fighting for there music to be heard, ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️more more keep on the path❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@angelaacuna240]

Thanks ❤️

[@tracyhartigan1601]

What a joy to relive this… thank god for the warehouse… Raiders in Preston…

[@dominiccolapinto9253]

Pete Doherty and Mr barat's beautiful poetic indie rock n roll anthem about their personal and tragic breakup. Rock n roll greats . Libertine 4 life always!!

[@ycnina2023]

I cant stop listening this song. I love this song !

[@jordanmcgregor3429]

Such a great song, everything about it especially the way it shows what was really considered the end of the Libs

[@johnnyscifi]

Never never never gets old!!!

[@yasuezie0070]

"An ending fitting for the start..." Perfect！

[@camillabeale]

[@RabbidTheNabbit]

Fun fact: they recorded this in just 3 takes, with the end of take 2 being included at the start. they decided to keep it in as it felt appropriate to the lyrics (eg. 'an ending fitting for the start')

[@tonymills370]

54 and still think the best record ever!!

[@liamlockley7812]

One of the only bands who can make me cry

[@Nicky-ys6uh]

Típico tema perfecto de Pop-rock inglés. Dura 3:27 minutos exactamente lo que tiene que durar. Muy bien extructurada ni le sobra ni le falta nada. Bravo Pete! 👏👏👏👏

[@kevingeraldbusuttil3172]

An incredible, INCREDIBLE band/song which will always remind me of great days/nights and a time when I was finding my place in life and the world was that little bit less shit than it is right now. YOU CAN'T STAND ME NOW!!!!!

[@cristoferceballos2466]

Kevin Gerald busuttil the world has always been shit, buddy. maybe you were too young to notice. however, the beauty about life in to enjoy the few meaningful moments this shity world gives you.

[@user-zs1js3hs2d]

so you found your place?:^)

[@luismatehuala7950]

I hate when people try to compare The Libertines with The Beatles. I mean they're good and everything but they're no Libertines.

[@luismatehuala7950]

e.e

[@cheezilface]

lol

[@jessgrn]

😁

[@fionnualawoods33]

Who compares them ? They are completely different & Beatles will always come first .

[@fionnualawoods33]

Bradius Maximus Oh shhh

[@tracyhartigan1601]

What an underrated guy, Thankyou RAiderspreston for sharing such talented people xxx

[@joeyre3760]

takes me back to my younger days listening to the clash, pure class this!

[@nigelblockhead80]

One of the best songs ever written, this is pure art!!

[@kateyharper1974]

I am a 60 year old and still love music and Pete Doherty is probably the last living proper rock, roll, punk, legend of a singer before political correctiveness took over. God bless you Pete Doherty - legend

[@luizfernandoaparecidopaulo4166]

A grande cabeça daquela geração !

[@nickycotton6137]

Gary's the Backbone of these.. Always been amazing.👏. Accompanies his 'band mates' so damn well the LEGENDS.

[@myoung8951]

Excellent. I salute the decorous withering humour of a fellow Arcadian. X

[@Creepyfried]

i just adore this song

[@hideosaeki4984]

I'm 19 and grew up on this!

[@willmaunder7144]

Hideo Saeki same and I'm only 12 😂

[@dodoextinct4597]

I'm 20 today. I'm growing up on this!

[@StreetTwinRider]

I’m just glad I had the chance to see them twice.

[@JokersNtheOddball]

This song is amazing

[@tomxixtus]

Christ - Ive come back to visit this song after all these years. I spent time with him on the tour bus with Babyshambles scoring for him and after checking I found out Petes still on the gear and I came off it years ago and have 2 kids a house married and off to bed at 9.30. How I wish he was okay and I wish him well. At least he's still alive!

[@whiteyfisk9769]

My dad too works at Nintendo

[@malterwitty5433]

I was there the 3 nights on the Trot, definitely in the top 5 gigs I’ve seen. I recall them debuting last post of the bugle , the riff ripped the roof off . If it wasn’t for the drugs etc - & no judgment there - the libertines would of ruled the world for another 10 years easily

[@TheTesemeau]

oh my, our national anthem, thank you!

[@sarypst7694]

I remember that time when I went to Düsseldorf mainly because of their concert, it was in 2014 for their reunion tour. I admit that at the beginning I was a little bit worried about Pete behavior, as it was not a great year with Babyshambles, but than I had to change my mind as soon as the band showed up on the stage. They had been so fucking good and, damn it, how much I enjoyed that night! This song is one of those which I can keep listening over and over again and never get tired of.

[@Molop87]

The guitar is making a lovely sound

[@paulmitchelson9486]

Only been listening to the libertines for a short while now but they are spot on from what iv heard I bet they are fantastic live

[@jessicatasso322]

my favorite song by the libertines and one of my favorites songs ever! i just love this band! i barely can wait for the new album!!

[@mjreazy2627]

Pete Doherty... No I can't stand you now and I can't take you anywhere but you are a legend, this is one of many magic Libertines tunes!

[@karlmorris-xz6iq]

if you like this you might like my brother’s music. his name is Stu Morris and 'New Yellow Moon' is a good song by him.

[@scottcooke5970]

This song makes me feel happy ❤️

[@ryanrunearth]

they're the 1st band I looked at and told myself. '' I can do that". thx you guys , all the best.

[@SoniKDooM]

This song keeps me sane, it always has me singing along in agreement with the lyrics; as apposed to "emotionally cutting myself" with other kinds of music....

[@onlyjahlase2870]

Rugby 05 was part of my amazing childhood

[@williammain4769]

Total feel good song.. Love it

[@rogerq7369]

If you are listening to this in 2030, respect. 🎉🎉 You got this. ❤

[@karlmorris-xz6iq]

if you like this you might like my brother’s music. his name is Stu Morris and 'New Yellow Moon' is a good song by him.

[@pauladias2040]

😉 2024✨🤘🏻

[@Ghostwank-du4rf]

What a bloody tune

[@beanparty526]

I used to get up and dance to this song whenever it would okay when I was a toddler, tune!

[@HarriboJones]

can't believe this was held off number 1 by babycakes

[@deano6200]

第一次是在電台聽到這首歌，不知多少年過去了，每一次聽都會感慨他們是一隻充滿無限活力的樂隊!

[@karlmorris-xz6iq]

if you like this you might like my brother’s music. his name is Stu Morris and 'New Yellow Moon' is a good song by him.

[@deano6200]

謝謝你，我會去聽的❤

[@JenR1215]

It’s crippling how forgotten this song is

[@jorgeeduardolarazambrano4873]

Such nostalgy...such great memories with this

[@TheLostHistoryChannelTKTC]

Much appreciated old Bhoy..

[@leehessey9006]

@Jason Arjun teach for avin insta

[@Readybear77]

Boi

[@Readybear77]

@@Papabhoy we always couldn't stand yous whats new there 🤷‍♂️

[@stephenwalker850]

Shout out tae severiano copperfield n his mate QC

[@davidmcluckie5627]

mon the hoops

[@andreferreira4327]

I clicked in "random article" in wikipedia and I was sent to their page and so I'm here

[@janismorrissey]

lucky you!

[@billymurray705]

You lucky bastard

[@JoseAntonio-qw8rs]

The Replacements alive !!!!!

[@pestaindie]

i love you guys since you started!