Smokestacks
Layla Lyrics


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You got eyes so azure
You got blood orange skin
Are there's a spark in your centre that's piercing me in
I got a night-time shudder and a lion within
I got a brain-tricked hunger and you're pulling me in
High above the smokestacks
Throwing my soul
Throwing my soul
Quiet in jet black
Hoping I will carry you (carry you)
Above the smokestacks
Throwing my soul
Throwing my soul
Taking our minds back
Hoping I will carry you (carry you)
Carry you home
You got a downtown fire
Like a shot in the dark
You got a mad beaming on you and a hot wide eyed spark
I got a body of wonder and an emerald mind
I'm on a luminous heavy to put gold in my eyes
High above the smokestacks
Throwing my soul
Throwing my soul
Quiet in jet black
Hoping I will carry you (carry you)
Above the smokestacks
Throwing my soul
Throwing my soul
Taking our minds back
Hoping I will carry you (carry you)
Carry you home
You got eyes so azure
You got blood orange skin
Are there's a spark in your centre that's piercing me in




I got a night-time shudder and a lion within
I got a brain-tricked hunger and you're pulling me in

Overall Meaning

In Layla's song "Smokestacks", the singer describes being entranced by someone. The lyrics use vivid imagery to create a picture of this person - their eyes are "azure" and their skin is "blood orange". The singer is drawn to them, feeling a "brain-tricked hunger" that is pulling them in. The song is about desire and the pull of attraction.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency in the way the singer describes their feelings. They have a "night-time shudder" and a "lion within". The person they are attracted to has a "mad beaming on you" and a "hot wide-eyed spark". There is a tension between these two characters that is fuelled by desire.


The chorus of the song talks about being "above the smokestacks", which could be interpreted both literally and metaphorically. It could refer to being on a high balcony or rooftop, looking down on the industrial scene below. But it could also symbolize a state of mind - being above the problems and stresses of daily life. The singer hopes that they will "carry you home", suggesting that they want to be with this person and escape the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

You got eyes so azure
Your bright blue eyes are captivating and beautiful


You got blood orange skin
Your skin is warm and vibrant, like the color of a ripe orange


Are there's a spark in your centre that's piercing me in
You have an inner light or energy that is drawing me towards you


I got a night-time shudder and a lion within
I have a feeling of fear and strength inside of me, like a nocturnal predator


I got a brain-tricked hunger and you're pulling me in
I have a strong desire for you, despite knowing that my mind is trying to trick me


High above the smokestacks
We are rising above the industrial world surrounding us


Throwing my soul
Our passion and emotions are intense and consuming


Quiet in jet black
Despite the intensity of our connection, there is a calmness and stillness in the moment


Hoping I will carry you (carry you)
I hope that I can take you away from the world and protect you


Taking our minds back
We are escaping from the stresses of reality and allowing ourselves to be in the present moment


Carry you home
I want to take you to a place where we can be together without any outside distractions


You got a downtown fire
You have a passion and energy that is raw and untamed


Like a shot in the dark
Your presence is sudden and unpredictable


You got a mad beaming on you and a hot wide eyed spark
Your intense energy and excitement is contagious and alluring


I got a body of wonder and an emerald mind
I have a body and mind that are full of curiosity and vitality


I'm on a luminous heavy to put gold in my eyes
I am experiencing a vivid and bright sensation that is enriching and fulfilling




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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You got eyes so azure
You got blood orange skin
And there's a spark in your centre that's piercing me in
I got a night-time shudder and a lion within
I got a brain-tricked hunger and you're pulling me in

[Chorus]
High above the smokestacks
Throwin' my soul, throwin' my soul
Quiet in jet black
Hoping I will carry you, carry you
Above the smokestacks
Throwin' my soul, throwin' my soul
Takin' our minds back
Hopin' I will carry you, carry you
Carry you home
Carry you, carry you home
Carry you, carry you home

[Verse 2]
You got a downtown fire, like a shot in the dark
You got a mad beamin' on you and a hot wide-eyed spark
I got a body of wonder and an emerald mind
I'm on a luminous heavy to put gold in my eyes

[Chorus]
High above the smokestacks
Throwin' my soul, throwin' my soul
Quiet in jet black
Hoping I will carry you, carry you
Above the smokestacks
Throwin' my soul, throwin' my soul
Takin' our minds back
Hopin' I will carry you, carry you
Carry you home
Carry you, carry you home
Carry you, carry you home
Carry you, carry you home
Carry you, carry you

[Outro]
You got eyes so azure
You got blood orange skin
Are there's a spark in your centre that's piercing me in
I got a night-time shudder and a lion within
I got a brain-tricked hunger and you're pulling me in, oh, oh, oh
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You got eyes so azure
You got blood orange skin
Are there's a spark in your centre that's piercing me in
I got a night-time shudder and a lion within
I got a brain-tricked hunger and you're pulling me in
High above the smokestacks
Throwing my soul
Throwing my soul
Quiet in jet black
Hoping I will carry you (carry you)
Above the smokestacks
Throwing my soul
Throwing my soul
Taking our minds back
Hoping I will carry you (carry you)
Carry you home

You got a downtown fire
Like a shot in the dark
You got a mad beaming on you and a hot wide eyed spark
I got a body of wonder and an emerald mind
I'm on a luminous heavy to put gold in my eyes
High above the smokestacks
Throwing my soul
Throwing my soul
Quiet in jet black
Hoping I will carry you (carry you)
Above the smokestacks
Throwing my soul
Throwing my soul
Taking our minds back
Hoping I will carry you (carry you)
Carry you home
You got eyes so azure
You got blood orange skin
Are there's a spark in your centre that's piercing me in
I got a night-time shudder and a lion within
I got a brain-tricked hunger and you're pulling me in



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@MegPlushie

so upset this got removed from spotify!! i am obsessed with this song!!

@mugedemirsoy2462

Same here, I was trying to find this song after years of not listening🤣

@cassiapeverell8621

Same 😭

@allysa189

SAME 😭😭😭

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