Luke Walton brings a very Homeward Bound feel to the speakers. He takes you… Read Full Bio ↴Luke Walton brings a very Homeward Bound feel to the speakers. He takes you beyond 7th Heaven and past 8th Heaven straight up into 9th Heaven(and he does it with unparelled ease and a grace that can only be attributed to God Almighty). With his humble low voice and incestual lyrics he brings a sweet lullaby for all the heartbroken insomniacs of yesteryear. The style is all his own and he knows he can't be perfect but he sure can try. If he was color he would be gold-- pure gold. Wrapped in satin and fine linens resting on the hillsides of San Juan. In short... He's a killer queen, gunpowder, terpentine, dynamite with a laser beam, gaurunteed to blow your mind. Anytime!

Preschool
Luke Walton Lyrics

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I sat quiet on the floor,
Till you came through the classroom door,
And took my hand and led me out to play.

We ran past my old playground,
So caught up in this game we found,
I couldn't catch my world fade away.

I'm in preschool compared to you,
And I just learned how to tie my shoes,
And I'm sitting on the purlieu (outskirts) of this life.

When you put your lips on mine,
My eyes were healed from being blind.
You trapped my heart inside your silky kiss.

But one day I made you yawn,
And as quick as you came you were gone.
I shoulda known that it would come to this.

Cause I'm in preschool compared to you,
And I just learned how to tie my shoes,
And I'm sitting on the purlieu of this life.

Preschool is left far behind,
You broke the sands of time.
And I can never go back.

I'm in preschool compared to you,
And I just learned how to tie my shoes,
And I'm sitting on the purlieu of this life.

I'm in preschool compared to you,

And I just learned how to tie my shoes,
And I'm sitting on the purlieu of this life.

Overall Meaning

Luke Walton's song "Preschool" is a poignant reflection on the power dynamics in a relationship, where one partner is more experienced and mature than the other. The lyrics capture the innocence and vulnerability of the singer, who is in "preschool" compared to their partner. The opening lines set the scene of a classroom where the singer sits quietly until their partner arrives and leads them out to play. The image of the playground signals a return to childhood, and the singer is caught up in a game beyond their control, unable to catch the world as it fades away.

The chorus repeats the lines "I'm in preschool compared to you, and I just learned how to tie my shoes, and I'm sitting on the purlieu of this life." The metaphor of preschool suggests that the singer is inexperienced, naive, and vulnerable, while their partner is more worldly and knowledgeable. The line about tying shoes denotes a milestone in a child's life, highlighting the gap in maturity between the two partners. The word "purlieu" means the outskirts or the fringes, emphasizing the singer's sense of being on the margins of life.

The second verse introduces the theme of intimacy, as the partner kisses the singer, healing their blindness and trapping their heart inside their silky kiss. However, this moment of bliss is short-lived, as the partner leaves when the singer makes them yawn. This sudden departure highlights the asymmetry of power in the relationship, where the partner can come and go as they please, leaving the singer in a state of confusion and hurt. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer can never go back to the innocence of preschool, as the partner has broken the "sands of time."

Overall, "Preschool" is a powerful song that captures the complexities of love and power in relationships. The metaphor of preschool is an effective way to explore the theme of maturity and experience, and the simple melody and chords enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

I sat quiet on the floor,
I was silently waiting before you arrived.

Till you came through the classroom door,
You showed up and changed my world.

And took my hand and led me out to play.
You led me to a life of adventure and fun.

We ran past my old playground,
We went beyond my old experiences.

So caught up in this game we found,
We were both so into this new experience.

I couldn't catch my world fade away.
I lost track of time and reality while with you.

And I'm sitting on the purlieu of this life.
I'm on the outskirts of life, learning and growing.

My eyes were healed from being blind.
You helped me find clarity and a new perspective.

You trapped my heart inside your silky kiss.
You captured my heart with your amazing kiss.

And as quick as you came you were gone.
You left me suddenly and unexpectedly.

Cause I'm in preschool compared to you,
I'm much younger and inexperienced compared to you.