Red Leather
Callow Youth Lyrics
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Can't you tell, that I love ya
We're just an hour away from ya
All running
Shoot the messenger
You get this feeling
Were above you
We're in a minefield an’ I love ya
You know I don't trust ya
All running
Shoot the messenger
Half a packet
You ran with it
I want this space filled
And you fill it
We have trust
But no limits
Red Leather
You tell her
The love, what you emit
We seen it, so we took it
We're gonna escape from this snake pit
Red Leather
You tell her
It's not love if it's not madness
Trying to escape from this harness
Phone rings
So you answer
All running
Shoot the messenger
You get this feeling
That we're above you
We're in a mine field an’ I love ya
Who's driving?
You know I don't trust ya
All running
Shoot the messenger
You get this feeling
That we're above you
We're in a mine field an’ I love ya
Who's driving, you know I don't trust ya
All running
Shoot the messenger
The lyrics of Callow Youth's song "Red Leather" convey a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The singer begins by questioning their listener's awareness of the fact that they are not loved by others, while simultaneously professing their own love for them. The line "We're just an hour away from ya, all running, shoot the messenger" suggests a sense of urgency and danger in their connection. There is a feeling of being above others, possibly in a superior or overpowering position, likened to being in a minefield.
The next verse introduces the idea of trust and limitations within the relationship. The singer mentions a "half a packet" that their partner ran with, perhaps referring to a shared experience or a shared burden. They desire to fill the space between them, indicating a longing for closeness or emotional connection. The phrase "Red Leather, you tell her" could symbolize a plea for the listener to communicate their love openly and honestly, possibly to stand up for their relationship.
The chorus repeats the theme of feeling above others and being in a perilous situation. There is a suggestion of distrust and suspicion towards the listener, questioning who is in control and emphasizing a need for escape. The line "It's not love if it's not madness, trying to escape from this harness" implies that their love is intense and chaotic, and they are striving to break free from any constraints or restrictions.
The bridge introduces an interruption in the form of a phone call. The singer answers the call, but it only intensifies the sense of urgency and running from something. The chorus is repeated again, reinforcing the emotions of being above others, mistrust, and the desire to escape. The repeated phrase "all running, shoot the messenger" could symbolize a need to eliminate any external factors that threaten their relationship or the difficulties they face.
Overall, the lyrics of "Red Leather" depict a complex and emotionally charged relationship characterized by distrust, passion, a sense of danger, and an underlying longing for freedom and genuine connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you tell, they don't love you
Can't you see that the people around you don't truly care for you
Can't you tell, that I love ya
Can't you see that I genuinely love you
We're just an hour away from ya
We are incredibly close to you, both physically and emotionally
All running
Everyone is trying to escape or avoid something
Shoot the messenger
Blame the person delivering the message instead of dealing with the underlying issue
You get this feeling
You start to experience a particular emotion
Were above you
We consider ourselves superior to you
We're in a minefield an’ I love ya
We are in a dangerous situation, but I still have strong feelings for you
Who's driving?
Who is in control of the situation?
You know I don't trust ya
You are aware that I have trust issues with you
Half a packet
Only a portion or fraction of something
You ran with it
You took what was given to you and went with it
I want this space filled
I desire to have this void or emptiness within me filled
And you fill it
And you are the one who fills it with love or affection
We have trust
We have faith and confidence in each other
But no limits
But there are no boundaries or restrictions in our relationship
Red Leather
A symbol or representation of passion or intensity
You tell her
You inform her about something
The love, what you emit
The love that you radiate or project
We seen it, so we took it
We noticed your love, and so we claimed it for ourselves
We're gonna escape from this snake pit
We plan to break free from this toxic or dangerous environment
It's not love if it's not madness
Real love is often accompanied by a sense of intensity or chaos
Trying to escape from this harness
Attempting to break free from the constraints or control being exerted on us
Phone rings
The sound of a phone receiving a call
So you answer
So you reply or respond to the call
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Alfie Turner
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