Sayer launched his career in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and became a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 – a feat first registered by his first manager, Adam Faith. His songs have been sung by other notable artists, including Cliff Richard ("Dreamin'").
Telepath
Leo Sayer Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Leo Sayer's song "Telepath" express a sense of departure from the difficulties of the present towards something unknown. The opening lines talk about physically leaving a place that is thick with smog and leaving behind the troubles that weigh down on the soul. The singer is filled with hope as they watch the smoke from the smokestacks fade into the blue sky above them. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the future ahead is uncertain, and the singer is uncertain about the path they are taking. They feel lost and unsure of what lies ahead, but they find solace in the fact that someone else understands them, someone who knows exactly what they are thinking even without being physically present with them.
The chorus of the song talks about the mystery of how this other person can read the singer's thoughts and always seems to be there to keep them from drowning in their own despair. The lyrics suggest that there is a deep emotional connection between the two individuals, and that they are bonded in a unique and special way. The line "It's your way" seems to suggest that this telepathic connection is something that is unique to this person, and that they are the only ones who can truly understand the singer's thoughts and emotions.
The final verses of the song talk about the singer's journey coming to an end, and how they are filled with emotion about what lies ahead. Interestingly, the final lines of the song suggest that the other person has joined the singer in their journey, and that they both hear each other's voices, even though there are other people around them. The last line, "And everything comes alive," seems to suggest that this telepathic connection is what makes life worth living, and that it is the one thing that fills their lives with meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
I`m leaving the smog below me now
I am departing from the pollution, moving higher up
I`m leaving my troubles on the ground
I am leaving behind all of my worries
I`m watching those smokestacks just blaze away
I am witnessing the smokestacks burn away into the blue sky
The sky will be blue never grey
The sky will always be blue and clear, never grey and gloomy
The future is filled with wasted time
The future seems meaningless and unproductive
I can`t see the road -- I`m going blind
I am unable to see what lies ahead and feel lost
I`m laughing at all of my future plans
I am amused by my own aspirations for the future
Shining like gold in my hands
They seem perfect and valuable to me
Isn`t it funny how you reach me
Isn't it strange how you can understand my thoughts and feelings
You know exactly what I`m thinking
You are aware of my thoughts and can relate to them
You`re always helping me from sinking
You are always there for me, supporting and grounding me
It`s your way
This is how you express your love and care for me
Hello, this is London calling -- is my flight due
I am trying to check the status of my flight from London
Hello, is there someway I can reach you
I am asking if it is possible to contact you
Isn`t it funny how you call me
Isn't it interesting how you call me out of the blue
You call me up while I am sleeping
You reach out to me when I am asleep, but it still makes me happy
Now this is the end of all my dreams
My dreams are over and have come to a halt
The drumming has stopped behind my ears
I no longer hear the sound of my heart beating
There`s no looking back now -- I`m too far away
I have come too far to turn back now
I`m shaking like mad in a daze...
I am trembling and feeling lost
Then out of the night you join me here
Suddenly, you appear beside me, in the dark night
The people around me, they disappear
The others around me seem to vanish and only we remain
And I hear your voice, and you speak to my eyes
I can hear your voice and feel you communicating with me through your eyes
And everything comes alive
Everything seems to brighten and become vibrant once again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER COURTNEY, LEO SAYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Sawyer
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
RogerMeadowstailor1
I've always loved this too.I bought this album on my 14th birthday.Great stuff
King Cola
This is a very cool song...and Leo's vocals are the best part.
Castiolare
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
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
Ratboy1955
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 :-)
fred nurk
I have always loved this song... Thanks for the post
Tina Selwyn
im 47 years old now. each time i hear this song im a kid in the back seat of a viva with a starsky and hutch stripe . i miss the 1970s
57buzzard
not a vauhall viva ??/
Cliff Phillips
I grew up with this album..Still love it..