Marlon Brando
Chester Lockhart Lyrics

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All the smoke in the air
Leads back to your lips
But I can't look away from your eyes
I feel your breath in my hair
As your hands to go to my hips
And the heat drips down to my thighs
But you're never really there
When I need you next to me

And I know you don't care if I'm right
You say relax and lean back into me
You say you need me
Over and over again

He's got a temper like you wouldn't know
But when he tells me he loves me so
I get so high that I can't be low
Cuz I'm in love with Marlon Brando
He's got a temper like you wouldn't know
But when he tells me he loves me so
I get so high that I can't be low
Cuz I'm in love with Marlon Brando

I never really know
When you're gonna lose self control
It'll be my fault when you go
Stay out all night
On motorcycle rides
Say you don't need me
Over and over again

He's got a temper like you wouldn't know
But when he tells me he loves me so
I get so high that I can't be low
Cuz I'm in love with Marlon Brando
He's got a temper like you wouldn't know
But when he tells me he loves me so
I get so high that I can't be low
Cuz I'm in love with Marlon Brando

Love me, hurt me
It's all the same to me
Love me, hurt me
It's all the same to me
Love me, hurt me
It's all the same to me
Love me, hurt me
It's all the same to me

He's got a temper like you wouldn't know
But when he tells me he loves me so
I get so high that I can't be low
Cuz I'm in love with Marlon Brando
He's got a temper like you wouldn't know
But when he tells me he loves me so

I get so high that I can't be low
Cuz I'm in love with Marlon Brando

Overall Meaning

In Chester Lockhart's song "Marlon Brando," the lyrics depict a passionate and tumultuous relationship with someone who possesses a fiery and unpredictable nature. The singer is irresistibly drawn to this person despite knowing they are not fully committed or present. The line "All the smoke in the air leads back to your lips" suggests that there is a seductive quality to their connection, represented by metaphorical smoke that binds them together. The singer finds it difficult to tear their gaze away from the other person's intense eyes, and they can feel the warmth of their breath and touch. This physical intimacy evokes a powerful sensation, as "the heat drips down to my thighs."

However, the singer is aware that this attachment is one-sided, as the person is never truly there when needed. It becomes clear that the other person doesn't care about the singer's emotional state or being right in arguments. They simply ask the singer to relax and lean back into them, emphasizing their desire for a superficial relationship. Despite this, the singer repeatedly hears the words "you say you need me" as if to blur the lines and provide false hope.

The chorus of the song explores the juxtaposition of emotions experienced in this relationship. The person's volatile temper is juxtaposed with declarations of love, creating a rollercoaster of emotions for the singer. They admit that when this person tells them they love them, they feel so high that they can't feel low. The mention of Marlon Brando is metaphorical, symbolizing the allure and danger present in the relationship, as Brando was known for his captivating and intense on-screen personas.

Overall, "Marlon Brando" delves into the complexities of a relationship characterized by intense physical attraction, emotional detachment, and a sense of being caught up in a whirlwind of passion and uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

All the smoke in the air
The consequences of our actions are evident

Leads back to your lips
Traces back to your words and deeds

But I can't look away from your eyes
Your gaze captivates me

I feel your breath in my hair
I sense your presence

As your hands go to my hips
Your touch arouses desire within me

And the heat drips down to my thighs
Passion and longing consume me

But you're never really there
You are emotionally distant

When I need you next to me
In times of need, you are absent

And I know you don't care if I'm right
My thoughts and opinions hold no value to you

You say relax and lean back into me
You demand submission and dependence

You say you need me
You claim to require my presence

Over and over again
Repeating this cycle endlessly

He's got a temper like you wouldn't know
He possesses an unpredictable and volatile nature

But when he tells me he loves me so
Yet, when he declares his affection for me

I get so high that I can't be low
I experience an overwhelming euphoria

Cuz I'm in love with Marlon Brando
Because I am infatuated with Marlon Brando

I never really know
I am constantly unsure

When you're gonna lose self control
When you will lose your ability to restrain yourself

It'll be my fault when you go
I will be blamed for your departure

Stay out all night
Spending the entire night outside

On motorcycle rides
Engaging in reckless adventures

Say you don't need me
Claiming that you do not rely on me

He's got a temper like you wouldn't know
He possesses an unpredictable and volatile nature

But when he tells me he loves me so
Yet, when he declares his affection for me

I get so high that I can't be low
I experience an overwhelming euphoria

Cuz I'm in love with Marlon Brando
Because I am infatuated with Marlon Brando

Love me, hurt me
Show me both affection and pain

It's all the same to me
Regardless of the outcome, it has no effect on me