[1] A Northern Ireland… Read Full Bio ↴Lee Rogers is a name of at least two artists:
[1] A Northern Ireland, UK, blues rock singer-songwriter (b. 1977).
[2] A USA Northern soul / doo wop singer Lee Rogers Craton (b. 1942 - d. 1990).
[1] A Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, blues rock singer-songwriter who débuted with EP Promise Of Day (2004) and album Drawing Clocks (2006).
Recorded in 2005's Italian summer, Drawing Clocks showcases Rogers' narrative talent and restlessness. Diversely travelled, he draws on his own experiences to deliver stories that appeal to the ear and heart, with poignant phrasing and delivery that may keep a song in the head for days. How Will I Sleep? was used on The River King (2005, Myriad Pictures), film soundtrack. He also featured on Worldspace/XM satellite radio's week-long 'Best of British Music' programmes, in conjunction with their exclusive live USA coverage of 2006 Brit Awards - recorded live from Abbey Road Studios, London.
His influences, include: Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Sting and James Taylor - plus, fellow countrymen, Van Morrison and Paul Brady. Solo acoustic or with regular backing, live sets combine heart stopping vocals, slick acoustic guitar and showcase a penchant for story telling, within his songs. He might come across as a Homeric minstrel, narrating reality. An ambassador for times gone, and times to come, creating a tangible / honest performance, to connect with all ages.
Sites: LeeRogers.co.uk (official).
[2] A USA 'Northern soul' / 'doo wop' singer Lee Rogers Craton (b. 1942 - d. 1990).
His voice, rooted in gospel, rocked alongside soulful / funky dance grooves and he was to D-Town (Detroit), what Marvin Gaye was to Motown. Many of his singles are much sought after, within the 'Northern soul' scene. Albums inc: Sock Some Love Power To Me, Boss Love: The United Kingdom Collection and The Hollywood Sessions.
Sites: Discogs, 45cat and SoulfulDetroit.com (fan biography).
Leave Me Standing
Lee Rogers Lyrics
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You're sitting real close as if its where you belong
While the world was sleeping you where
Standing there weeping 'bout
That I wont say, what you dont want me to know
I'm afraid to ask you where you're going
Dont want you to leave but I know you will.....
Dont think that I got the strength or will
To tell you I dont need you anyway.... anyway
So much more beneath that I'll never know
And I'm so tired trying to get you to open up
You told me how you felt I laughed
You took it back but I knew right then that
The changing tides had told you you was wrong
I'm afraid to ask you where you're going
Dont want you to leave but I know you will.....
Leave me standing on my own again,
Dont think that I got the strength or will
To tell you I dont need you anyway.... anyway
So much water has passed beneath the bridge
And I'm so far back from being on the edge
Yet it seemed you never went that way
Now you're here you had your say
I didn't want you to go but thats what you did
I'm afraid to ask you where you're going
Dont want you to leave but I know you will.....
Leave me standing on my own again,
Dont think that I got the strength or will
To tell you I dont need you anyway....
The lyrics of Lee Rogers's song "Leave Me Standing" seem to be about a conversation that has lasted all night between two individuals. The singer talks about how the other person is sitting so close to them as though they belong there, and how they were standing there weeping about something that he couldn't ask about. The singer is scared to ask the other person where they are going, as they don't want them to leave but know that they will. The song suggests the impending end of a relationship, and the singer's inability to express his true feelings to the other person.
The lyrics in this song are left open to interpretation, but one interpretation is that the singer is too scared to ask the other person what is really going on, perhaps because they fear what the answer may be. The other person appears to be upset about something, but the singer can't quite figure out what it is. The singer also shows an unwillingness to let go of this person, despite knowing that they will eventually leave. He also admits to not having the strength or will to tell them that he doesn't need them, reflecting his own vulnerability and fear of being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
This conversation just lasted all night long
We've been talking for hours on end.
You're sitting real close as if its where you belong
You're cozying up to me, like this is where you should be.
While the world was sleeping you where
While everyone else was asleep,
Standing there weeping 'bout
You were standing there crying about something
That I wont say, what you dont want me to know
And I won't say what it is, which you clearly don't want me to know.
I'm afraid to ask you where you're going
I'm scared to ask where you're headed next.
Dont want you to leave but I know you will.....
I hate to admit it, but I know you're going to leave.
Leave me standing on my own again,
And you'll leave me here all by myself, yet again.
Dont think that I got the strength or will
Honestly, I don't think I have the strength or will to deal with that.
To tell you I dont need you anyway.... anyway
I don't even have the energy to pretend that I don't need you, at this point.
So much more beneath that I'll never know
There's so much more going on with you that I'll never understand.
And I'm so tired trying to get you to open up
And I'm honestly exhausted from trying to get you to talk about it.
You told me how you felt I laughed
You shared your feelings with me, but I laughed it off.
You took it back but I knew right then that
You retracted what you said, but I could tell that...
The changing tides had told you you was wrong
Something about the situation made you feel like you were wrong, even though I'm not sure what that is.
So much water has passed beneath the bridge
So much time has gone by since then.
And I'm so far back from being on the edge
And I feel like I'm so far removed from where I used to be.
Yet it seemed you never went that way
But it's like you never even experienced that same change.
Now you're here you had your say
And now you're here, having shared your thoughts.
I didn't want you to go but thats what you did
I didn't want you to leave, but that's ultimately what you decided to do.
I'm afraid to ask you where you're going
And still, I'm scared to ask where you're headed next.
Dont want you to leave but I know you will.....
Even though I don't want you to go, I know you're going to leave.
Leave me standing on my own again,
And once again, you'll leave me here all by myself.
Dont think that I got the strength or will
And honestly, I don't think I have the strength or will to deal with that.
To tell you I dont need you anyway....
Or even to pretend that I don't need you.
Contributed by Penelope H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.