Armour Love
La Roux攀 Lyrics
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You put up defenses
What are you on to?
Cause I'm here to protect you
So take it easy
I make it so easy
You can lay your head down
And we'll leave it 'til tomorrow
You seem to believe you belong to somebody else
When you leave me alone in this world you know that I'm in hell
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself?
When your life is tangled
You wear your disguises
But what do you need to
When I'm standing here beside you
So take it easy
I make it so easy
You can lay your head down
And we'll leave it 'til tomorrow
You seem to believe you belong to somebody else
When you leave me alone in this world you know that I'm in hell
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself?
Slipping through my fingers
And inside another's
Tell me why won't you turn back?
You seem to believe you belong to somebody else
(You know what it's like, you shouldn't have to be told)
When you leave me alone in this world you know that I'm in hell
(It's not enough and you're running away)
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself? [repeat 2x]
In the song "Armour Love," La Roux expresses her desire to protect someone who is constantly putting up defenses and wearing disguises. The opening lines, "You put on your armour, you put up defenses, what are you on to?", indicate that this person has built up walls to protect themselves from potential harm. However, La Roux assures them that they don't have to put up a fight because she is there to protect them.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that this person seems to believe they belong to someone else and when they leave La Roux alone, she is left feeling lonely and in hell. She questions if they truly understand what it's like to be lonely and by themselves. The song's bridge adds a layer of complexity to the situation by introducing a third party, someone who this person seems to have gone back to after slipping through La Roux's fingers.
Ultimately, "Armour Love" is a song about wanting to break down someone's defenses and help them feel safe and secure. La Roux seems to understand the struggles of feeling alone and wants to be someone's comfort and support.
Line by Line Meaning
You put on your armour
You hide behind a shield so no one can hurt you
You put up defenses
You build walls to keep others out
What are you on to?
What is driving you to keep your guard up?
Cause I'm here to protect you
I am here to help and support you
So take it easy
Relax and trust me
I make it so easy
I make it effortless to feel comfortable with me
You can lay your head down
You can rest and be at ease
And we'll leave it 'til tomorrow
We can deal with things tomorrow
You seem to believe you belong to somebody else
You feel like you owe your allegiance to someone else
When you leave me alone in this world you know that I'm in hell
When you're not with me, I feel tormented and rejected
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself?
Do you understand my pain and how much I need you?
When your life is tangled
When your life is complicated and messy
You wear your disguises
You put on a facade to try and hide your true self
But what do you need to
But why do you feel the need to?
When I'm standing here beside you
When I am here for you, without judgement
Slipping through my fingers
You are slipping away from me
And inside another's
And becoming closer to someone else
Tell me why won't you turn back?
Why won't you come back to me?
(You know what it's like, you shouldn't have to be told)
(You understand the pain of loneliness, it shouldn't have to be explained)
(It's not enough and you're running away)
(Our connection is not enough for you and you are leaving)
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself? [repeat 2x]
Do you understand my pain and how much I need you? [repeat 2x]
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Written by: ELEANOR JACKSON, BENEDICT LANGMAID, DARREN BERRY
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