1. A punk band from Calgary, AB and surrounding areas:
http://wearenottherunaways.bandcamp.com
http://effusionrecords.tumblr.com
2. British Downtempo Hip-Hop producers A.J. Kwame and Joe 2 Grand. Formerly known as RPM under which name they released singles on Mo Wax. In 1995 they changed their name to the Runaways (also known as Runaways UK) and were signed to Ultimate Dilemma in the UK and Three Sixty Records in the US. They recorded their debut album Classic Tales which was released in 1997. This was followed by a second album entitled Progress released in 2000 and featured a Hip-Hop aesthetic in the form of collaborations with various MC's.
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Black leather
Runaways Lyrics
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I can single the slime, drippin' down his feet
Well, you can't refuse and you just can't choose what he's gonna do
Well, you can't refuse and you just can't choose what he's gonna do
Well, it's late at night and I'm all alone
I can hear the boots gettin' near her home
Well, you can't refuse and you just can't choose what he's gonna do
Scratch, scratch, he's clawin' at the door
Oh, no, I can't take anymore, crack, crack, I'm feelin' so sore
Never should have asked for black leather
Black leather, black leather, black leather
You can try to hide, you know you won't get far
You let him in and you'll start again
Well, you can't refuse and you just can't choose what he's gonna do
Well, you can't refuse and you just can't choose what he's gonna do
Scratch, scratch, he's clawin' at the door
Oh, no, I can't take anymore, crack, crack, I'm feelin' so sore
I never should have asked for black leather
Black leather, black leather, black leather
The song "Black Leather" by The Runaways is a rock ballad about a girl who is attracted to a man dressed in black leather who she knows is trouble. The opening lines of the song set the scene for the listener: the man is walking down the street, covered in slime that is dripping off his feet. Despite the warning signs, the girl cannot refuse the man because she is drawn to him.
The second stanza describes the moment when the girl hears the sound of the man's boots approaching her home. The refrain repeats, emphasizing that the girl cannot refuse the man or choose what he is going to do, implying that he has a power over her that she cannot resist.
The chorus of the song highlights the girl's ambivalence towards the man, as she acknowledges that she should not have asked for black leather, knowing that it will only bring her pain. The scratching and cracking sounds in the background of the song add to the sense of tension and danger in the lyrics.
Overall, "Black Leather" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of being attracted to someone who appears to be trouble. The girl in the song knows that the man is trouble, but she is drawn to him anyway, and ultimately pays the price for her attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
He's all geared up, walkin' down the street
He is fully prepared and dressed for his intentions while walking down the street.
I can single the slime, drippin' down his feet
I can recognize the dirty and unethical actions he has taken from the way he carries himself.
Well, you can't refuse and you just can't choose what he's gonna do
You are not able to deny or dictate the actions he will take.
Well, it's late at night and I'm all alone
It is nighttime and I am by myself.
I can hear the boots gettin' near her home
I can hear the sound of his approach towards the target's house.
Scratch, scratch, he's clawin' at the door
He is aggressively attempting to enter the house.
Oh, no, I can't take anymore, crack, crack, I'm feelin' so sore
I am overwhelmed and in pain because of my poor decision to pursue this individual.
I never should have asked for black leather
I regret pursuing this individual and asking for their companionship.
You can try to hide, you know you won't get far
It is futile to try and avoid this individual's aggressive pursuit.
You let him in and you'll start again
If you allow him to enter your life again, the cycle of pain and regret will continue.
Black leather, black leather, black leather
The symbol of this individual and the negative experiences associated with them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL THOMAS COOK, STEPHEN PHILIP JONES
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