Love Police
·Æ¶û.¿ÂÁÖ˹(Phil Collins) Lyrics
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But the wind blows round my heels, so I stay
I remember lying there, wishing I could be someone else
Trying to find somehow to get away.
If I asked him nicely d'you think he's show me how to fly,
Cause the dust has weighed my wings down, and I'm too tired to try.
I try to understand, to make some sense.
I wonder if I had to, would I lie to save myself?
A plea of guilty, but self defence.
If I asked him nicely d'you think he'd show me how?
I'm sure he's out there listening, but he's too tied up right now to try
Try, all of my sins
Cause I can't stop now,
Just don't leave me behind.
Sometimes I lie awake, wondering if I'll get out of here,
But the words stick in my throat and I stay.
I remember lying there, wishing I could be someone else,
Trying to find somehow to get away
If I asked him nicely d'you think he's show me how to fly,
Cause the dust has weighed my wings down, and I'm too tired to try.
The lyrics of "Love Police" by Phil Collins suggest a struggle with identity and a longing to escape from one's current circumstances. The singer is unsure if they will ever "make it out of here," and dreams of being able to fly away from their problems. However, they feel weighed down by the "dust" on their wings and are too tired to try.
The second verse introduces the idea of lying and self-defense, adding a layer of complexity to the singer's internal struggle. They ask if they would lie to save themselves, and wonder if the truth would actually be a plea of guilty. Despite this, they ask for help in their journey to escape, hoping that someone will show them how to fly.
The refrain of the song, "Just don't leave me behind," underscores a fear of being alone and abandoned in their struggle. The overall theme of the song is one of yearning for freedom and a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I lie awake, wondering if I'll make it out of here,
At times, I stay up late, questioning if I'll ever escape this place.
But the wind blows round my heels, so I stay
However, the wind blowing around my feet prevents me from leaving.
I remember lying there, wishing I could be someone else
I recall lying down, yearning to be a different person.
Trying to find somehow to get away.
Attempting to find a way to escape.
If I asked him nicely d'you think he's show me how to fly,
If I politely requested, do you think he would teach me how to fly.
Cause the dust has weighed my wings down, and I'm too tired to try.
Since the dust has made my wings heavy and I lack the energy to attempt.
Sometimes I sit here hearing voices in my head
Occasionally, I'm sitting and hearing voices inside my mind.
I try to understand, to make some sense.
I attempt to comprehend and find logic.
I wonder if I had to, would I lie to save myself?
I contemplate if I would deceive to safeguard myself.
A plea of guilty, but self defence.
A confession of responsibility, but it was for self-protection.
If I asked him nicely d'you think he'd show me how?
I wonder if I requested kindly, would he demonstrate it to me.
I'm sure he's out there listening, but he's too tied up right now to try
I believe he's out there listening, but he's currently preoccupied to attempt it.
Try, all of my sins
Endure, despite all of my wrongdoing.
Cause I can't stop now,
Since I cannot put an end to it at this moment.
Just don't leave me behind.
Just don't abandon me.
Sometimes I lie awake, wondering if I'll get out of here,
At times, I stay awake, pondering if I'll ever escape this place.
But the words stick in my throat and I stay.
However, the words get stuck in my throat and I remain.
I remember lying there, wishing I could be someone else,
I recall lying down, wishing to be another person.
Trying to find somehow to get away
Attempting to find any means of escape.
If I asked him nicely d'you think he's show me how to fly,
If I asked him politely, do you think he would teach me how to fly?
Cause the dust has weighed my wings down, and I'm too tired to try.
Since the dust has made my wings heavy and I lack the energy to attempt.
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pete Shegog
I Don't know the times but here is the track listing:
The Return Of The Russian Frogmen That Died And Came Back To Life As Strange Looking Radioactive Creatures
Sababa One
Rhythm Of Hate
At The Elvis Inn
Existence
The Wall Of Death
U.S.F
Now I Wanna Drown In Your Dark Dreamy Eyes
Beach Bums Must Die
The Strange And Bizarre Tale Of The Boy Who Had One Testicle To Many
333
(Used To Be...) Psychic Youth
Elvis Is Not Dead
Smack Dab
Beneath The Underground
The Valley Of Tears
Homeless Body
Sababa?
Freak Junior
Psychic Youth-2
Da Homogreaser Stomp
dab time
My only regret is not knowing of Charlie megira when he was still alive and playing music.
jimbojive
love love love this album!
RoPl
good music. The best music these days sounds authentically old
Ken Brooks
Jaysus feckin' Christ, this is some of the greatest music I've ever heard. Does anyone know whether his name is pronounced with a hard or soft "g"?
Keith Bornzin
Charlie "Mah-Jere-uh" is wot I'm told. BESTEST 🎶💩 I've stumbled onto.
Andrew Albertson
Thanks for asking. I was wondering too
Dolev Teriyaki
Legendary
Keith Bornzin
@dab time... I 2nd THAT Emotion! BESTEST Artist, i caught, AFTER the Fact too. FAVE now tho!
JazNazz
I would really like to know at which minute every song begins, because they are too short and too many songs.
Pete Shegog
I Don't know the times but here is the track listing:
The Return Of The Russian Frogmen That Died And Came Back To Life As Strange Looking Radioactive Creatures
Sababa One
Rhythm Of Hate
At The Elvis Inn
Existence
The Wall Of Death
U.S.F
Now I Wanna Drown In Your Dark Dreamy Eyes
Beach Bums Must Die
The Strange And Bizarre Tale Of The Boy Who Had One Testicle To Many
333
(Used To Be...) Psychic Youth
Elvis Is Not Dead
Smack Dab
Beneath The Underground
The Valley Of Tears
Homeless Body
Sababa?
Freak Junior
Psychic Youth-2
Da Homogreaser Stomp