Lady Lady Lady
Joe Esposito Lyrics


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Frightened by a dream
You're not the only one
Running like the wind
Thoughts can come undone

Dancing behind masks
Just sort of pantomime
But images reveal
Whatever lonely hearts can hide

Lady, lady, lady, lady
Don't walk this lonely avenue
Lady, lady, lady, lady
Let me touch that part of you
You want me to

Lady, lady, lady, lady
I know it's in your heart to stay
Lady, lady, lady, lady
When will I ever hear you say
I love you

Time like silent stares
With no apology
Move towards the stars
And be my only one

Reach into the light
And feel love's gravity
That pulls you to my side
Where you should always be

Lady, lady, lady, lady
Don't walk this lonely avenue
Lady, lady, lady, lady
Let me touch that part of you
You want me to

Lady, lady, lady, lady




I know it's in your heart to stay
Lady, lady, lady, lady

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joe Esposito's song "Lady lady lady" express the idea of two people who may be hesitant to reveal their true emotions to each other. The first verse describes the fear that can arise from a dream, and the idea that sometimes our thoughts can become confused and jumbled. The second verse speaks to the idea of putting on masks and pretending that everything is okay, while the lyrics suggest that the truth about our emotions can still be revealed through images and other subtle clues.


The chorus of the song addresses the listener as "Lady," implying that the song is written to a romantic interest of the gender, though the lyrics are gender-neutral. The chorus repeats that the person should not walk alone, that the singer wants to touch them, that they believe the person will stay with them, and that they wish to hear the person say that they love them. The final verse speaks to the idea of time as something that is constantly moving forward, and the idea that being with someone is a form of gravity that keeps us grounded and centered.


Overall, the song expresses the importance of honesty and vulnerability in romantic relationships, and the idea that true love can help us overcome our fears and doubts.


Line by Line Meaning

Frightened by a dream
Feeling scared due to a nightmare or an unrealistic expectation


You're not the only one
Assuring the listener that they're not alone


Running like the wind
Moving fast and frenziedly


Thoughts can come undone
Mental processes can break apart


Dancing behind masks
Putting on a fake persona while expressing oneself


Just sort of pantomime
Acting out without any dialogue


But images reveal
Visual projections expose what's hidden beneath the surface


Whatever lonely hearts can hide
Everything that a person's heart wants to keep secret


Lady, lady, lady, lady
The repeated phrase serves as a call to the lady


Don't walk this lonely avenue
Do not walk alone; be open to companionship


Let me touch that part of you
Allow the singer to engage with the listener in a deeper emotional level


You want me to
Assuming that the listener is wishing for it


I know it's in your heart to stay
Believing and trusting that the listener wants to commit


When will I ever hear you say
Asking when the listener will reciprocate the singer's feelings


I love you
An expression of romantic love and feelings from the singer to the listener


Time like silent stares
Time passes without making a sound, similar to a blank facial expression


With no apology
Time doesn't offer any apology for its fleetingness


Move towards the stars
Set a high goal and aim for the top


And be my only one
Exclusive, committed relationship with the singer


Reach into the light
Reaching for positivity, hope, and joy


And feel love's gravity
Being drawn closer to the artist due to the force of love


That pulls you to my side
The attraction that brings the two people closer physically and emotionally


Where you should always be
Assuming that the listener and speaker belong together




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Giorgio Moroder, Keith Forsey

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