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.
Leak at the Disco
Baxter Dury Lyrics
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I was prepared to dance angles
...she said nothing at all
. this was orchestrated
And I was commonly aloud my …
That's when my heart stopped
Love was all but broken you
Love was all but broken you
But Katie you've lost your smile
The opening lines of Baxter Dury's song "Leak At The Disco" paint a picture of someone who is ready to take risks and chances. The lyrics describe the singer being prepared to dance angles, which suggests a willingness to try new things and take on challenges. However, despite the brave front the singer puts up, they are confronted with a difficult situation when their heart suddenly stops. From the context given in the lyrics, it seems as though the singer may have been rejected or hurt by someone they care about.
The following lines suggest that the person the singer is addressing, Katie, may have also experienced heartbreak. The phrase "love was all but broken you" suggests that she has been through a difficult time, but the singer also notes that she has lost her smile. This could be interpreted in several ways, but it may suggest that Katie has become jaded or cynical after going through a tough time in a relationship. Overall, the lyrics to "Leak At The Disco" describe the ups and downs of romantic relationships, and the ways in which people can be hurt, but ultimately find hope and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
taking chances
I was willing to take risks
I was prepared to dance angles
I was ready to take on anything that came my way
...she said nothing at all
No response was given when I expected one
this was orchestrated
This was planned and prepared beforehand
And I was commonly aloud my …
And I was usually given permission for what I wanted to do
That's when my heart stopped
I was scared or shocked by what happened next
Love was all but broken you
Your love was almost completely destroyed
But Katie you've lost your smile
But Katie, you're not as happy as you used to be
Contributed by Tyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@snoblesse
The best thing happen to me in 2020 is discover this Artist
@deadbeatdynamo
Agreed. it's a Pleasure.
@jezpearce8664
Agreed, hugely enjoying Baxter and wish I'd listened to him a long time ago.
@fotonio1323
Like father, like son!!!
@juliehartley3652
That's when I first heard of him too. He's great, isn't he?
@ClotaireD
Probably the best melody bass I've listened to for the last 10 years.
Pure beauty...
@maddeywillis491
This song breaks my heart in a strange fashion. It's beautiful.
@fionaewing438
this is my all time favourite song
@josephconway7534
I listened to this on the train to see my (sort of) girlfriend, who I won't see again for 6 months, on repeat. Safe to say I almost fell in love with the song more than I fell in love with her :)
@travisyanez7422
Haha that's great mate. You should keep it that way I guess.