In the summer of 2001 Baxter Dury released his debut single, the "Oscar Brown EP". The single picked up rave reviews, which included 'Single of the Week' in NME. It also achieved 'Single of the Week' in the Guardian.
Hotel in Brixton
Baxter Dury Lyrics
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Too many holes in your walls
Will you care, I don't leave you here
x2
Hotel in Brixton
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk)
Where your daddy's from
(And the legs go on, and the legs go up
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk)
Why boys will cry
And my tears will fall
Right on this hotel
I said I'd never leave you
Hotel in Brixton
(And the legs go on, and the legs go up
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk)
Where your daddy's from
(And the legs go on, and the legs go up
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk)
In "Hotel in Brixton" by Baxter Dury, the lyrics express a sense of loneliness and possibly abandonment. The opening lines suggest that boys will cry alone in empty rooms, possibly referencing a feeling of isolation or being trapped in a confined space. The following line, "too many holes in your walls," adds to the sense of being trapped or confined, as if the singer is observing the space and noticing its problems.
The chorus, "will you care, I don't leave you here," adds to the feeling of abandonment. It's unclear who the singer is addressing, but their tone is resigned, suggesting that they don't expect anyone to care or come to their aid. The repetition of "Hotel in Brixton" throughout the song adds to the sense of being trapped in a specific location, one that is potentially depressing or oppressive.
The following verses reiterate the themes of isolation and loneliness, with the singer mentioning tears falling and expressing a commitment to stay in the hotel. The final repetition of "where your daddy's from" adds a layer of complexity, potentially referencing a sense of heritage or legacy that the singer is connected to but also separate from.
Overall, "Hotel in Brixton" is a poignant and introspective song that captures the feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation with no clear way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Why boys will cry alone in empty rooms
Some boys may feel it's necessary to cry, but they may not feel comfortable doing so around anyone else.
Too many holes in your walls
Your life may have too many problems that make it difficult to feel secure.
Will you care, I don't leave you here
Do you have anyone who really cares about you? I'll stay with you regardless.
(And the legs go on, and the legs go up
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk)
There are women around, just going about their business.
Where your daddy's from
This place reminds me of where your father grew up.
And my tears will fall
Right on this hotel
I said I'd never leave you
I can't hold back my emotions anymore. I'll be with you even if it means staying in this shabby hotel.
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
decoreh
@mf1932
Why boys will cry alone in empty rooms
Too many holes in your walls
Will you care, I don't leave you here
Hotel in Brixton
And the lights go on, and the lights go off
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk
Where your daddy's from
And the lights go on, and the lights go off
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk
Why boys will cry
And my tears will fall
Right on this hotel
I said I'd never leave you
Hotel in Brixton
And the lights go on, and the lights go off
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk
Where your daddy's from
And the lights go on, and the lights go off
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk
That's what i hear at least hehe
Sam Holloway
he is, but personally here i would like to say that this lady is equally bloody brilliant
Irving Figueroa
wonderful song... especially when testing headphone or sound system imaging.
HollyHorror
great song!!
decoreh
@mf1932
Why boys will cry alone in empty rooms
Too many holes in your walls
Will you care, I don't leave you here
Hotel in Brixton
And the lights go on, and the lights go off
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk
Where your daddy's from
And the lights go on, and the lights go off
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk
Why boys will cry
And my tears will fall
Right on this hotel
I said I'd never leave you
Hotel in Brixton
And the lights go on, and the lights go off
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk
Where your daddy's from
And the lights go on, and the lights go off
and the ladies talk and the ladies walk
That's what i hear at least hehe
D. O'Brien
*White boys
OhJaAhh
Looking at different lyrics' sites speaking of "legs go on and legs go off..." my opinion of them dropped dramatically.
OhJaAhh
I hear
"Too many holes in your walls for you to care..."
and
"Where in this hotel
I said I'd never leave you...
or more logical
"We're in this hotel..."
Josselyn Tagle
❤
Io Io
Ciao
Gary Ventura
So good!