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Leather Glove
Love Inks Lyrics
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I JUST OPENED UP THE DOOR YOU FOUND WITH MY LEATHER GLOVE, MY LOVE
WE COULD WALK WITHOUT A MILES HAND DREAMING ALL ALONG
THIS MAY OR MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU WANTED AS YOUR FAVORITE SONG, SO LONG
BUT YOU ARE LONG GONE
TAKING OUT THE PAPER LACES THAT BURNED UNDER THE CHAIR
FIFTY LETTERS SENT TO YOU AND YOU NEVER EVEN CARED, MY LOVE
NOW I’M WRITING OUT THIS LETTER FOR YOU IN MY SPECIAL INK, MY LOVE
ARE YOU THAT SOMEONE?
RUN AWAY WITH ME, RUN AWAY ALL NIGHT
I’M ALONE AGAIN, WHERE ARE YOU TONIGHT?
RUN AWAY WITH ME, RUN UNTIL THE SUN WILL RISE
TAKE THIS STEP WITH ME, TAKE ME BACK INTO YOUR EYES
BUT YOU ARE LONG GONE
I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE STOLEN THAT FROM THE PLACE YOU LOVE
I JUST OPENED UP THE DOOR YOU FOUND WITH MY LEATHER GLOVE, MY LOVE
The Love Inks's song, "Leather Glove," is a mournful ballad about lost love and the longing for reconciliation. The lyrics describe the singer's desperate attempt to reach out to a former lover, who has become elusive and distant. The opening lines suggest that the singer may have taken something from the place their love once shared, possibly as a way to hold on to something tangible from their past. They describe opening a door, presumably to some shared space, using a leather glove that they may have left behind.
The second verse is a vivid description of the singer's futile attempts to reach out to their ex-partner. They describe taking out paper laces, perhaps the decorations they used to make the place feel like home, and burning them in a pyre. The fifty letters sent to the ex-partner are never answered, underscoring the poignancy of the situation. The singer laments that while they continue to write letters to their ex, they may never even bother reading them.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to run away with their lover once more, but recognizing that they are long gone. The repetition of the line, "Run away with me," emphasizes the extreme urgency and desperation of the situation. In conclusion, "Leather Glove" is a bittersweet song about lost love, regret, and the longing for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE STOLEN THAT FROM THE PLACE YOU LOVE
I am uncertain whether or not I took that from somewhere important to you
I JUST OPENED UP THE DOOR YOU FOUND WITH MY LEATHER GLOVE, MY LOVE
I used my leather glove to open the door you discovered
WE COULD WALK WITHOUT A MILES HAND DREAMING ALL ALONG
We could take a lengthy walk without holding hands, lost in our own thoughts
THIS MAY OR MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU WANTED AS YOUR FAVORITE SONG, SO LONG
This might not be the song you wanted to cherish, so it's time to say goodbye
BUT YOU ARE LONG GONE
However, you're no longer here with me
TAKING OUT THE PAPER LACES THAT BURNED UNDER THE CHAIR
Removing the paper laces that burned beneath the seat
FIFTY LETTERS SENT TO YOU AND YOU NEVER EVEN CARED, MY LOVE
I wrote and sent fifty letters to you, but you didn't even seem to care
LIGHTING PAPER INTO ASHES TO WATCH THE FIRES WINGS
Burning paper into ashes and watching the fire's wings
NOW I’M WRITING OUT THIS LETTER FOR YOU IN MY SPECIAL INK, MY LOVE
Now I am writing this letter to you using my unique ink, my dear
ARE YOU THAT SOMEONE?
Are you the one I have been waiting for?
RUN AWAY WITH ME, RUN AWAY ALL NIGHT
Escape with me, run away together all night
I’M ALONE AGAIN, WHERE ARE YOU TONIGHT?
I'm alone once more, where are you this evening?
RUN AWAY WITH ME, RUN UNTIL THE SUN WILL RISE
Let's run away and keep going until the sun comes up
TAKE THIS STEP WITH ME, TAKE ME BACK INTO YOUR EYES
Take a chance on us, let me see the world through your eyes again
BUT YOU ARE LONG GONE
Nevertheless, you are no longer here with me
I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE STOLEN THAT FROM THE PLACE YOU LOVE
Perhaps I took that item from somewhere that is dear to you, or maybe I didn't
I JUST OPENED UP THE DOOR YOU FOUND WITH MY LEATHER GLOVE, MY LOVE
I used my leather glove to open the door you discovered, my dear
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Keith McCormick
Just found them this summer on Pandora. Hope they're hitting the music festivals and can catch live
whyyoulidl
Day 3: this is now officially my current fave song. I can't go a few moments without playing it. Sorry to my family for rinsing this to death!
joetravelsalot9382
This came on while I was driving thru the Mountains in Utah. Amazing song+amazing beauty=paradise
David Stefanowicz
joetravelsalot9382 that sounds really nice.
mrhoffame
1:57- 2:32 just makes me melt when I hear her sing those lines.
chrissysworldcew
Love it :)
whyyoulidl
next day and back again. I can't get enough of this track and video. CD ordered and on it's way :-)
Magic Man
Great memories. I have to remember this one.
Eff Hakim
perfect song.
YOUNGWANTS OFFICIAL
wow this is amazing