Telepath
LEOSAYER Lyrics

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I`m leaving the smog below me now
I`m leaving my troubles on the ground
I`m watching those smokestacks just blaze away
The sky will be blue never grey

The future is filled with wasted time
I can`t see the road -- I`m going blind
I`m laughing at all of my future plans

Shining like gold in my hands

Isn`t it funny how you reach me
You know exactly what I`m thinking
You`re always helping me from sinking
It`s your way

Hello, this is London calling -- is my flight due
Hello, is there someway I can reach you
Isn`t it funny how you call me
You call me up while I am sleeping
You`re always helping me from sinking -- it`s your way

Now this is the end of all my dreams
The drumming has stopped behind my ears
There`s no looking back now -- I`m too far away
I`m shaking like mad in a daze. . .

Then out of the night you join me here
The people around me, they disappear

And I hear your voice, and you speak to my eyes
And everything comes alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Leo Sayer's song "Telepath" present a narrative of a person who is leaving their troubles behind and taking a flight away from their current life. They describe watching the smokestacks dissipate into the sky as they leave their problems behind. However, the future they are headed towards feels just as uncertain and ultimately fruitless, leading to them feeling blind in their direction. Amidst this fear, the singer finds comfort in the telepathic connection they share with someone who seems to help them when they are in need.

The lyrics suggest that this person has a profound impact on the singer's life, calling them even when they are asleep and being there for them when they hit the proverbial rock-bottom. This connection is so powerful that it can transcend physical distance, and when the singer is feeling lost and alone, the other person joins them in their moment of need.

The lyrics to "Telepath" explore themes of fear, uncertainty, and the importance of finding a support system that can help guide us through life's ups and downs. They weave a narrative of someone who is struggling to find their way, but ultimately finds solace in the connection they share with another person.

Line by Line Meaning

I`m leaving the smog below me now
I am flying far enough and leaving behind the pollution.

I`m leaving my troubles on the ground
I am leaving behind all my worries and fears.

I`m watching those smokestacks just blaze away
I am observing the smokestacks gradually disappearing.

The sky will be blue never grey
The sky will always remain blue.

The future is filled with wasted time
The future feels unproductive and unrewarding.

I can`t see the road -- I`m going blind
I am unable to see the path I should take, and I feel lost.

I`m laughing at all of my future plans
I am finding it ironic that I made future plans because life is full of unpredictable moments.

Shining like gold in my hands
I am feeling valuable and enriched.

Isn`t it funny how you reach me
It's amusing how you understand me so thoroughly.

You know exactly what I`m thinking
You have an exceptional knowledge of my thoughts and feelings.

You`re always helping me from sinking
You are always there to support me when I am emotionally collapsed.

It`s your way
It's your character to always be there for me.

Hello, this is London calling -- is my flight due
I am currently in London, and I am inquiring about my flight arrival time.

Hello, is there someway I can reach you
I am wondering if there is any way I can communicate with you.

Isn`t it funny how you call me
It's amusing how you contact me out of nowhere.

You call me up while I am sleeping
You contact me even when I am asleep.

Now this is the end of all my dreams
I reached where my dream ends.

The drumming has stopped behind my ears
The excitement and thrill are gone.

There`s no looking back now -- I`m too far away
I am too far away to look back at the experience.

I`m shaking like mad in a daze. . .
I feel nervous and disconnected from the world.

Then out of the night you join me here
Suddenly, you emerge from the darkness and enter my world.

The people around me, they disappear
Everyone around me disappears, and it is just you and me.

And I hear your voice, and you speak to my eyes
I hear you speak, and you reach my eyes with your words.

And everything comes alive
Everything becomes animated and full of life.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER COURTNEY, LEO SAYER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Chris Sawyer

7y↑1

Telepath
Leo Sayer
I`m leaving the smog below me now
I`m leaving my troubles on the ground
I`m watching those smokestacks just blaze away
The sky will be blue never grey
The future is filled with wasted time
I can`t see the road -- I`m going blind
I`m laughing at all of my future plans
Shining like gold in my hands
Isn`t it funny how you reach me
You know exactly what I`m thinking
You`re always helping me from sinking
It`s your way
Hello, this is London calling -- is my flight due
Hello, is there someway I can reach you
Isn`t it funny how you call me
You call me up while I am sleeping
You`re always helping me from sinking -- it`s your way

All comments from YouTube:

RogerMeadowstailor1

13y↑2

I've always loved this too.I bought this album on my 14th birthday.Great stuff

King Cola

8y↑3

This is a very cool song...and Leo's vocals are the best part.

Castiolare

4y↑4

i grew up on this song bc of my mom. i'd always tease her that he sounded like a goat bleating, but secretly, i really enjoy it.

Joshua Lansell-Kenny

He is the GOAT haha

Chris Sawyer

7y↑1

Ratboy1955

11y↑1

Freddielotje, Leo Sayer was the first live band I ever saw as a young man of 17 y.o. when he played Sydney, Oz in '73 in the shoe-box that was the Hordern Pavillion. This was the first song he played on that concert and still remember it. I love the orchestration here, especially the deep string sound of the Cellos. Just wonderful. Leo now lives in Sydney, Aust. in St. Ives, I think. Thanks again for posting :-)