Leona released her fourth album, "Thirteens", in 2009. The much-delayed album is named after thirteen lo-fi home-recorded albums.
Naess lives in New York City and frequently travels back to London. She was engaged to singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, but the engagement ended in 2003. Naess wrote on her MySpace blog in January 2010 that she is pregnant, taking a break from music, and has "never been happier".
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Lazy Days
Leona Naess Lyrics
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Watching American TV
We'll order in Chinese
And ask the world to stay away, please
These hotels grow so stale
Telling the same ass-tale
By the time I get to you
[Chorus]
Soak up some lazy days
No one can rain on our parade
Standing here beneath the shade
Of our love
Let's slide down the avenue
Like good New Yorkers do
Maybe then I'll believe
When you give, man, you receive
[Chorus]
Wide-eyed and stupid
I'm waiting for the arrows of Cupid
Wide-eyed and stupid
I'm waiting for the arrows of Cupid
Wide-eyed and stupid
I'm waiting for the arrows
Of your love
In Leona Naess's Lazy Days, the lyrics paint a picture of two people who are longing to be together, away from the pressures of the world. The first verse shows the desire to be lazy, to order Chinese food and watch TV. They don't want to be bothered by the outside world, as they long for some alone time together. The next verse shows the apathy towards the monotony of hotels and the constant traveling, as the singer will be too tired to do anything once they reach their destination. The chorus then shows the longing to have some lazy days, disconnected from everyone and everything, where they can fully enjoy their love without fear of outside interference.
The bridge of the song expresses the innocence of their love, as the singer is wide-eyed and waiting for Cupid's arrows to strike. The repetition of the phrase shows the eagerness and hopeful anticipation of love. Overall, the song conveys a longing for intimacy and simplicity in a world that demands constant movement and activity.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't you be with me?
Leona Naess is questioning why the person she loves cannot be with her
Watching American TV
Leona suggests that they can spend quality time together watching American TV
We'll order in Chinese
They plan on ordering Chinese food while spending time together
And ask the world to stay away, please
They want to be left alone, uninterrupted from the outside world
These hotels grow so stale
Staying in hotels becomes boring and repetitive for her
Telling the same ass-tale
It feels like everyone tells the same old story and behaves in the same monotonous way
By the time I get to you
The distance between them makes it hard for them to see each other often
I'll be too tired to...
Leona highlights that the journey to see the person she loves is tiring and exhausting
Soak up some lazy days
Leona wishes to spend some relaxing and peaceful moments with her beloved
No one can rain on our parade
They want nothing to affect their happiness together
Standing here beneath the shade
Together, they want to find comfort, shelter, and protection from harmful situations
Of our love
Leona emphasizes that their love is the source of their protection
Let's slide down the avenue
Leona proposes they enjoy the city's attractions together
Like good New Yorkers do
She refers to a sense of loyalty and pride towards New York culture
Maybe then I'll believe
The experience with her lover will show her something she hasn't before
When you give, man, you receive
Leona suggests that when you give love, you also receive love back
Wide-eyed and stupid
Leona is vulnerable, naive and trusting in the face of falling in love
I'm waiting for the arrows of Cupid
She is eagerly waiting to fall in love
Of your love
She is specifically waiting for the love of the person she is singing to
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEONA NAESS
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