Sleazy Bed Track
The Bluetones Lyrics
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But if you'd like to talk a little more
Well that's alright with me
I'm feeling kinda tired
But it ain't exactly beating down my door
Now just why could this be?
And I know you shouldn't say
But you've been acting strange the last few days
And this has made me think
Your pills have cost too much
And you can't feel them working anymore
So pour them down the sink, yeah
And listen to me
All you've gotta do is, baby
Kick off your shoes
And lay down
Climb up here with me and let's forget about sleep
And lay down
Why hide your face from me?
Why turn away?
All I wanna do is pull you closer and say
I'm feeling kinda tired
But it ain't exactly beating down my door
Now just why should this be? Yeah-yeah
Will you listen to me, yeah
All you've gotta do is, baby
Kick off your shoes
And lay down
Climb up here with me and let's forget about sleep
Just lay down with me
Lay down next to me
Lay down with me
I know I shouldn't say
But you've been acting strange the last few days
And this has made me think
You know it got me thinking
Your pills have cost too much
And you can't feel them working anymore
So pour them all right down the sink
The Bluetones' song "Sleazy Bed Track" is a melancholic ballad about a relationship that has fallen apart due to addiction. The singer is trying to talk to his partner, who has been acting strange and distant for the past few days. He suspects that it might be because of her drug addiction. He encourages her to pour her pills down the sink and forget about sleep for the night. He offers her comfort and support but admits that he is also feeling tired and worn out from the constant struggle.
The lyrics portray the desperation, sadness, and helplessness of someone who is trying to save their loved one from self-destruction. The phrase "sleazy bed track" is an evocative metaphor that suggests the seedy and destructive path that the couple has been on. The song has a slow and mournful melody, with an emphasis on acoustic guitar and harmonica, which reinforces the contemplative and reflective mood of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's getting late
Despite the time, the singer is open to conversation.
But if you'd like to talk a little more
The singer is willing to continue the conversation.
Well that's alright with me
The singer has no objection to continuing a conversation.
I'm feeling kinda tired
The artist is feeling a bit worn out.
But it ain't exactly beating down my door
There is no great urgency or demand on the artist's time or energy.
Now just why could this be?
The singer questions the lack of demand on their time.
And I know you shouldn't say
The singer acknowledges they may be out of place in making a comment.
But you've been acting strange the last few days
The artist has noticed unusual behavior in the other person.
And this has made me think
The strange behavior has caused the artist to ponder.
Your pills have cost too much
The other person has spent too much on medication.
And you can't feel them working anymore
The medication no longer has the desired effect.
So pour them down the sink, yeah
The artist suggests disposing of the medication.
And listen to me
The singer seeks the other person's undivided attention.
All you've gotta do is, baby
The singer offers simple advice.
Kick off your shoes
The other person is encouraged to get comfortable.
And lay down
Relaxation is encouraged.
Climb up here with me and let's forget about sleep
The artist offers comfort and companionship.
Why hide your face from me?
The singer observes distance from the other person.
Why turn away?
The singer questions lack of engagement.
All I wanna do is pull you closer and say
The artist desires closeness and emotional connection.
Will you listen to me, yeah
The artist asks for the other person's attention.
Just lay down with me
The artist seeks physical intimacy.
Lay down next to me
The singer seeks physical closeness.
You know it got me thinking
The other person's behavior has provoked thought in the artist.
So pour them all right down the sink
The singer reiterates their suggestion to dispose of medication.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Patrick Devlin, Edward Daniel Chester, Mark James Morriss, Scott Edward Morriss
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