A singer/songwriter, producer, and occasional actor, Cole's music is generally laden with warm pop hooks, acoustic guitar, and smart, insightful lyrics.
From his earlier pop outings, Cole's work matured into what could best be termed "heartland pop" -- aimed squarely at observations on love, loss, success, failure, pain, and joy, all from a decidedly blue-collar, middle-American perspective.
Leave Me Alone
Jude Cole Lyrics
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Or were you just drinkin' again
Did you call me up to see if I was alone?
Drinkin' down those last call blues
And wearin' out your wedding shoes
Wishin' your life was your own
Well I been thinkin' about the way
You wore it on your face and your new dress
Sneakin' around on my dime
Finally your spotlight shined
Congratulations I guess
Leave me alone leave me alone
All the judges and the lawyers have gone home
Leave me alone just leave me alone
You're not my hell now
Get off my phone
I heard about the A-frame
That sits way up on Bunker Hill
You were the star of every room I'm told
Fame is fame at any price
It's just a roll of your soul dice, babe
Just don't get old
Leave me alone leave me alone
All the counselors and therapists have flown
Leave me alone just leave me alone
You're not my hell now
Get off my phone
Did you have something to say
Or were you just drinkin' again
Did you call me up to see if I was alone?
I cried when you shut me out
But all I feel is nothing now
For you and your heart of stone
Leave me alone leave me alone
All the jugglers and acrobats
Have taken all I own
Leave me alone just leave me alone
You're not my hell now
And this ain't your home
Get off my phone
The song "Leave Me Alone" by Jude Cole seems to be about an ex-lover who keeps calling the singer, possibly after a drunken night, and wanting to talk. The singer is tired of hearing from them and wants to be left alone. The lyrics suggest that the ex had cheated, presumably with the new person they fell for, and that the singer had cried when the ex shut them out. However, over time, the singer seems to have moved on and now doesn't feel anything for the ex, even though the ex still keeps trying to contact them. The song ends with the singer telling the ex to get off their phone and leave them alone.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of an individual who is tired of being at the mercy of someone else's whims and wants to take control of their life. The chorus "Leave me alone, leave me alone" is particularly poignant, as it is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's desire to cut ties with their ex. The line "you're not my hell now" is particularly interesting, as it suggests that the ex was causing pain and was a cause of stress for the singer, and that they are now in a better place without them.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you have something to say
Do you have any important reason for calling me or wanting to talk to me?
Or were you just drinkin' again
Or are you just drunk and making random calls?
Did you call me up to see if I was alone?
Did you check if I was available for your company?
Drinkin' down those last call blues
You are drinking at the bar at the end of the day and feeling depressed.
And wearin' out your wedding shoes
You have been wearing your wedding shoes frequently.
Wishin' your life was your own
You are unhappy with your life and wish it was different.
Well I been thinkin' about the way
I have been pondering on the events that followed.
You sparkled when you fell for him
You were glowing when you fell in love with him.
You wore it on your face and your new dress
Your happiness was evident in your facial expressions and new dress.
Sneakin' around on my dime
You were secretly spending time with him while I was paying for you.
Finally your spotlight shined
You finally got the attention and recognition you wanted.
Congratulations I guess
I give you credit for your achievement, but I'm not impressed or happy for you.
Leave me alone leave me alone
Stop bothering me and let me be on my own.
All the judges and the lawyers have gone home
There is no point in trying to settle things legally now because it is too late.
You're not my hell now
You are not my problem anymore.
Get off my phone
Stop calling and texting me.
I heard about the A-frame
I found out about the house you got on Bunker Hill.
That sits way up on Bunker Hill
The house is located at a high elevation on Bunker Hill.
You were the star of every room I'm told
According to what I've heard, you were the most popular and admired person in every room you entered.
Fame is fame at any price
You got famous, but it came at a cost.
It's just a roll of your soul dice, babe
Your fate or destiny is determined by the choices you make in life.
Just don't get old
Just be careful not to lose your fame and beauty as you age.
All the counselors and therapists have flown
There is no need for counseling or therapy now that you're gone.
I cried when you shut me out
I was sad and emotional when you rejected me.
But all I feel is nothing now
Now I feel indifferent and emotionless towards you.
For you and your heart of stone
Because you are cold, cruel and unemotional.
All the jugglers and acrobats have taken all I own
I have lost everything and I am left with nothing.
And this ain't your home
You are not welcome here anymore.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: JUDE COLE
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