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Les and Ray
Le Tigre Lyrics


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Nine years old and climbing out the house
Through a song played on piano
By my neighbors Les and Ray

I put my head up against the wall
To be closer to the music that they played

You were my oxygen
The thing that made me think I could escape
This is a thank you song for Les and Ray

You were my batteries
The thing that made me think I could escape
Here's a song for Les and
Here's a song for Les and Ray

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Le Tigre's song Les and Ray are a tribute to the musician neighbors who had a significant impact on the singer's life. The song evokes a feeling of nostalgia, heavily drawing on childhood memories of sneaking out of the house and listening to Les and Ray's music, which provided an escape for the singer when they needed it. The line "You were my oxygen" encapsulates the sentiment of the song, likening the music of Les and Ray to a life-sustaining force in the singer's life at the time. The singer expresses gratitude for the impact that Les and Ray's music had on them, acknowledging them as a source of strength in their life.


At its core, Les and Ray is a simple but powerful song about the critical role that music playing in peoples' lives, especially in tough times. The act of listening to music can be both transformative and transcendent, offering a reprieve from the outside world, and providing a sense of connection and belonging that is difficult to find elsewhere. Additionally, this song highlights the importance of having neighbors, friends, or role models who can inspire and provide support when needed the most.


Line by Line Meaning

Nine years old and climbing out the house
At the age of nine, I was adventurous and daring enough to climb out of my house


Through a song played on piano
My inspiration came from the beautiful tune played on a piano


By my neighbors Les and Ray
The song was played by my neighbors named Les and Ray


I put my head up against the wall
I leaned my head against the wall to feel the vibrations of the music


To be closer to the music that they played
I wanted to be closer to the music that Les and Ray played with their piano


You were my oxygen
The music played by Les and Ray was essential to my emotional well-being


The thing that made me think I could escape
The music produced by Les and Ray made me believe that I could escape from my mundane life


This is a thank you song for Les and Ray
This is a song of gratitude dedicated to Les and Ray for inspiring me with their music


You were my batteries
The energy I derived from the music created by Les and Ray kept me motivated


Here's a song for Les and
This song is a tribute dedicated to Les and


Here's a song for Les and Ray
This song is a tribute dedicated to Les and Ray, who had a profound impact on my life with their music




Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JOHANNA FATEMAN, KATHLEEN M HANNA

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