Lace & Leather
Graham Russell Lyrics
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Nothing's wrong except tonite, if you were here it would be alright
All these clouds ask me why, please don't stop just pass me by
Yours the price that must be paid, whose the love that was just made
Was it all lace and leather, will you think of me again always and never
Was it all lace and leather, was there just a trace of falling like a feather
We still talk and I'll still sing about my thoughts and everything
They'll come back they always do and I'll be here to say to you
Was it all lace and leather, will you think of me again always and never
Was it all lace and leather, was there just a trace of falling like a feather
I thought I knew to keep control, in any situation
I thought you said that we would never be like this
What will I do if I don't have you here to hold again?
I'm trying to let go, I can't let my feelings show
I really need to know
Was it all lace and leather will you think of me again always and never
Was it all lace and leather was there just a trace of falling like a feather
In Graham Russell's song Lace & Leather, the lyrics explore the complexities of a past relationship that was physical but may not have been anything more than that. The chorus asks the question, "Was it all lace and leather?" indicating that the relationship was only surface-level and fleeting. The singer seems to be holding onto hope that the relationship meant more, but ultimately acknowledges that it was just a moment in time that couldn't wait. The line "I thought you said that we would never be like this" suggests that the relationship turned out differently than expected or promised.
The verses paint a picture of a stormy night where the singer is grappling with their emotions, contemplating the past relationship and wondering if there was something more to it. The language used, like "pass me by" and "falling like a feather," evokes a sense of being carried away by the moment and not quite having control. The singer refers to "thoughts and everything" which suggests that they may be overthinking things or trying to make sense of something that was ultimately just a physical connection.
Overall, Lace & Leather delves into the complicated emotions that come with physical relationships that may not have a deeper connection. The lyrics explore themes of longing, uncertainty, and the difficulty of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not love, it's not fate, it's just time that could not wait
Our relationship wasn't based on love or destiny, but rather the timing was right for us to be together
Nothing's wrong except tonite, if you were here it would be alright
Everything seems okay except for tonight - if you were here, everything would be better again
All these clouds ask me why, please don't stop just pass me by
My mind is clouded with questions about our past, but please don't leave me without an explanation
Yours the price that must be paid, whose the love that was just made
You were the one who had to pay the price for our love, but who really ended up being the one to fall in love?
Was it all lace and leather, will you think of me again always and never
Was our time together just about the physicality and appearance, or will you remember me even if it's just sometimes?
Was it all lace and leather, was there just a trace of falling like a feather
Again, was our relationship superficial or was there a hint of something deeper?
We still talk and I'll still sing about my thoughts and everything
Even though we may not be together anymore, I still think about you and express my thoughts through music
They'll come back they always do and I'll be here to say to you
Memories of our time together will come back, and I'll be here to talk to you about it
I thought I knew to keep control, in any situation
I used to think I had control over everything, but now I realize that's not always the case
I thought you said that we would never be like this
I remember us saying that we wouldn't be one of those couples with a messy breakup, but here we are
What will I do if I don't have you here to hold again?
Without you, I'm lost and don't know what to do with myself
I'm trying to let go, I can't let my feelings show
I'm attempting to move on, but it's hard to hide my emotions
I really need to know
I'm desperate for answers and closure
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