Lola
Alex Adams Lyrics
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I had a look at the lyrics and yes, they could do with a minor tidy up.
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The repeat words.
Lola
When you look at me that way
Makes me wanna walk away from you, from you, from you
I see an evil in your eye when your tears were running dry who knew, who
Knew, who knew
Tastes so guilty on your tongue you can’t hide from what you've done coz
Your friends, don't pretend, don't pretend
Don't you tell me how he got his way I've got nothing more to say again,
Again, again
Now I'm singing
Lola, Lola, Lola
Lola, lola, Lola
Stay another day
See people told me it was true I just couldn't defend you no more, no more,
No more
No you won't be laughing in my face, my medicine you will taste not yours,
Not yours, not yours
Feel so guilty on your own tryna blame me with that tone to your friends
Don't pretend, don't pretend
You can see me tryna shout it out all you do is pull that frown again,
Again, not again
Still I'm singing
Lola, Lola, Lola
Lola, lola, Lola
Stay another day
There's a hole in the place where you stay
Said it all, but I know there's a way
Be my girl
Be my girl
But now I'm singing
Lola, Lola, Lola
Lola, lola, Lola
Stay another day
Won't you stay another day
Be my girl!
The song "Lola" by Alex Adams recounts the emotional turmoil and conflict of a relationship gone awry, with the singer expressing suspicion and resentment towards the one they once cared for. The song begins with the singer addressing Lola directly, remarking on the way she looks at him and how it makes him want to walk away. He goes on to accuse her of deceit, citing the "evil" he saw in her eyes when she cried, and multiple references to guilt.
Lola is told directly that she can't hide from what she's done and must accept the repercussions of her actions. The singer's anger towards Lola is obvious in the lyrics, with multiple repetitions of the phrase "don't pretend" directed at her denial of responsibility. Despite this, the singer still holds a strong attachment to Lola and sings the refrain "Lola, Lola, Lola" repeatedly, imploring her to stay another day.
The song's lyrics are complex with multiple themes at play such as love, hurt, betrayal and forgiveness. Adams's voice complements the lyrics perfectly, backed by a slow and melodic guitar that emphasizes the mood of the song. Ultimately, the song "Lola" is an evocative and melancholic portrayal of a love gone wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
When you look at me that way
Your look makes me feel like walking away from you
Makes me wanna walk away from you, from you, from you
Your look and behavior make me want to leave you
I see an evil in your eye when your tears were running dry who knew, who Knew, who knew
Your fake tears don't charm me; I can see the evil in your eyes
Tastes so guilty on your tongue you can’t hide from what you've done coz Your friends, don't pretend, don't pretend
You feel guilty for your actions, and you can't hide it from your friends who know the truth
Don't you tell me how he got his way I've got nothing more to say again, Again, again
I don't want to hear how he misled you, and I'm tired of discussing this topic
Now I'm singing Lola, Lola, Lola Lola, lola, Lola Stay another day
Despite everything, I still ask you to stay with me for another day
See people told me it was true I just couldn't defend you no more, no more, No more
I heard rumors that it's true, and I can't keep protecting you
No you won't be laughing in my face, my medicine you will taste not yours, Not yours, not yours
You won't laugh at me anymore, and you'll taste the consequences, not me
Feel so guilty on your own tryna blame me with that tone to your friends Don't pretend, don't pretend
You're trying to blame me while feeling guilty, but your friends won't fall for that
You can see me tryna shout it out all you do is pull that frown again, Again, not again
I'm trying to express my feelings, but you keep frowning instead of listening
There's a hole in the place where you stay Said it all, but I know there's a way
You left a void when you went away, but I believe there's a solution
Be my girl Be my girl
I want you to be my girlfriend
But now I'm singing Lola, Lola, Lola Lola, lola, Lola Stay another day Won't you stay another day
Despite the past, I still ask you to stay with me for another day
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.