London
Lang Jeff Lyrics
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With your dark hair falling around
Holding up my pretenses
I feel defenses fall down
E Everyone can see
The crumbling in me
Last time I walked these streets
The air was all cold
And an obligation to a role
To color in London
Let it take it's toll.
You give joy with the dances
And your knowing glances are mine
You give a hold on attention
And a full-blown suspension of time
Everyone could know
I just stumbled into this show
Now my ears are ringin'
As you're hanging up the phone
And all the lines have been singin'
With the way you make 'em your own
I'm flying into London
You made it feel like home.
Now we're done with working
And there's no-one lurking around
In our world I don't mind
Just how slowly time is unwound
Everyone else is outside
And I couldn't care less for the reasons why
Now there's kaleidoscopes
In the leaves falling in an empty lot
I'm flying on my feet
And the target don't judge the shot
Girl you gave me London
I'll give you all I've got
You gave me London
The song "London" by Lang Jeff talks about the feeling of falling in love with someone who makes you finally feel at home after feeling lost and lonely for so long. The imagery used is of the streets of London and how they had previously been walked while feeling cold and obligated to a certain role, but now with this new person, the air seems warmer and more comfortable. The lines "Everyone could see the crumbling in me" and "You give joy with the dances" show how this new person has brought them out of themselves and made them feel alive again. They now see the world in a kaleidoscope and feel as if they're flying on their feet. The song ends with the statement "Girl you gave me London, I'll give you all I've got", solidifying the idea that this person has given them a new life and they're willing to do whatever it takes to keep that feeling alive.
Overall, the song is a beautiful reflection on falling in love and how that can change someone's entire outlook on life. It's clear that the city of London plays a significant role in the song, as it is the backdrop for the newfound love that has made the singer feel at home.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you standing there
I notice you standing near me
With your dark hair falling around
Your long, dark hair is draped around your shoulders
Holding up my pretenses
You help me maintain the facade I put up
I feel defenses fall down
My walls come crashing down when I'm near you
Everyone can see
Others can notice
The crumbling in me
The emotional decay within me
Last time I walked these streets
The previous occasion when I roamed these roads
The air was all cold
The atmosphere was chilly
I had holes in my shoes
My shoes were tattered and torn
And an obligation to a role
I was bound by a responsibility
To color in London
To embellish the city of London
Let it take it's toll.
To allow the city to exhaust me
You give joy with the dances
You provide happiness with your dancing
And your knowing glances are mine
I am the only one who understands your significant looks
You give a hold on attention
You capture my attention
And a full-blown suspension of time
Time seems to stand still when we are together
Everyone could know
Others can perceive
I just stumbled into this show
I unintentionally found myself in this situation
Now my ears are ringin'
My ears are buzzing
As you're hanging up the phone
You just finished talking on the phone
And all the lines have been singin'
All the people in my life have been harmonizing
With the way you make 'em your own
Due to the way you personalize them
I'm flying into London
I'm making my way to London
You made it feel like home.
You created a sense of comfort in London for me
Now we're done with working
Our work is finished for the day
And there's no-one lurking around
There is nobody suspicious lurking in the surroundings
In our world I don't mind
I don't worry about anything in our world
Just how slowly time is unwound
I'm content with how time is passing by slowly
Everyone else is outside
The rest of the world is outside
And I couldn't care less for the reasons why
I am not concerned about their motives
Now there's kaleidoscopes
Now there are various hues
In the leaves falling in an empty lot
Tree foliage falling on a vacant parcel of land
I'm flying on my feet
I am elated and light-hearted
And the target don't judge the shot
There is no way to appraise the result of my action
Girl you gave me London
You played a big part in my London experience
I'll give you all I've got
I will work hard to make you pleased
You gave me London
You bestowed London upon me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROGER HODGSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JonnoIOM
One of the most stunning tracks in Jeff's armoury, brilliant lyricality, amazing fingerwork, a driving beat ... totally brilliant!
@2good4name
Seen this guy live. Amazing, I've seen tons of bands live, but nothing was as damned impressive as this guy live. Simply fantastic.
@TheGrazieroma
I've seen Jeff twice in Canada and he is as talented an artist as I have seen. He's a testimony to why the music industry rots. Fellows like him work away, producing truly amazing music, while American Idol contestants spin off into lucrative music careers. Then again, if Jeff ever got too big, I would have a harder time getting tickets.... :-)
@6stringsGT
I've heard this song soo long ago but still resonates and nothing sounds like it since then, so unique and inspiring.
@SteveArvey
His Chicago show last night was incredible. Jeff Lang is the best. Nobody plays like him.
@Yazidmanou
Oh damned I loved that song ! Great voice too. I met Jeff last may when he played two shows in Paris in la boule noire (Pigalle area). He's a killer onstage and a very cool and nice fellow. I'm glad to know he's back for several dates in France soon. I do wait his concert at the Paris Olympia theater next december 13. The public will be absolutely amazed by this quite talented australian guitar player.
@TheKitKatattack
This is simply fantastic!
@screamingpict
I'm ashamed to say I've never heard of this guy. Criminal, but I get to discover some great damn music. The Chris Whitley channel on Pandora paid off in spades.
@poetrynova
greets from austria! u are one of my favourite musicians- like u because of the nature u bring back to music, and like u because ur music kicks asses too. Ur voice fills our hearts with something we havent felt since years, but we drink now because we drink for u
@nicodoc
I saw JEFF LANG in Brussel April 2007 ... really good music ! a guitar's master !