Sophie Ellis-Bextor has released six solo albums: Read My Lips, Shoot from the Hip, Trip the Light Fantastic, Make a Scene, Wanderlust and the most recent, Familia, which was released on September 2nd 2016. Her new album HANA will be released on 2nd June 2023.
Leave the Others Alone
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Lyrics
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A safe combination
Heaviness sets the seed for the next generation
You say we're so alike
Well, I wouldn't want to live
On the difference
No, I wouldn't want to live
Sitting down at 10,000 feet
Nothing's artificial
It shouldn't be a word
I live on my dreams
Well, I'd never do anything to make them happen
No, I'd never do anything to make them happen
Suddenly I'm forced to think and make the right decision
I'm on the brink
You've put me in a position
I'll tell you what
I'll give you me
If you leave the others alone
Canvas cracks
Face unrecognisable
Eyes have a stony gaze
Moving's not advisable
I know who you are so, I don't feel the need to make conversation
No, I don't feel the need to make conversation
Suddenly I'm forced to think and make the right decision
I'm on the brink
You've put me in a position
I'll tell you what
I'll give you me
If you leave the others alone
Leave the others alone
The lyrics of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's song Leave the Others Alone explore the themes of self-preservation and standing up for oneself in the face of external pressure. The first verse talks about a safe combination of black and gold, which is a metaphor for a situation in which the heaviness of the past sets the stage for the next generation. The singer then says that someone else has told them that they are so alike, but they wouldn’t want to live on the difference between them. This could refer to someone else trying to impose their values or preferences on the singer, but the singer is not willing to bow down to this power dynamic.
The second verse talks about sitting at 10,000 feet and not wanting anything to be artificial. The singer acknowledges that they live on their dreams but don’t want to do anything to make them happen. Suddenly, they are forced to make a decision, and they feel like they are on the brink. The bridge of the song talks about a canvas cracking and a face becoming unrecognizable. The singer recognizes the other person for who they are and says they don’t feel the need to make conversation. The chorus repeats the message of the song, which is that the singer is willing to give themselves to this other person if they leave the others alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Black and gold
The colors of the combination evoke the idea of luxury and elegance.
A safe combination
This combination is known to be secure and reliable.
Heaviness sets the seed for the next generation
The hardships we face today lay the foundation for the future.
You say we're so alike
You think we have a lot in common.
Well, I wouldn't want to live
I would not want to exist on the basis of our differences.
On the difference
Different points of view that cause separation.
Sitting down at 10,000 feet
Taking a moment to reflect while in a high-pressure situation.
Nothing's artificial
All aspects of the situation are genuine and sincere.
It shouldn't be a word
Something should go without saying.
I live on my dreams
My aspirations are what drive me to continue.
Well, I'd never do anything to make them happen
I would never compromise my morals to attain what I desire.
No, I'd never do anything to make them happen
I would never be disloyal to achieve my dreams.
Suddenly I'm forced to think and make the right decision
The situation requires me to be decisive.
I'm on the brink
I am at a tipping point.
You've put me in a position
You have created this difficult situation.
I'll tell you what
Here is what I have to offer.
I'll give you me
I am willing to give all of myself to you.
If you leave the others alone
However, you must not harm or interfere with anyone else.
Canvas cracks
The façade crumbles.
Face unrecognisable
The person is not who they appear to be.
Eyes have a stony gaze
The person is unfeeling and unresponsive.
Moving's not advisable
It is not wise to make any sudden moves in this situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY BOYD, ROSS ALLEN, SOPHIE MICHELL ELLIS-BEXTOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Javenarch
One of her finest songs.
Bart
Love this song, so many great memories. And Sophie ellis bextor is a great artist. She is amazing.
nadine richards
This lady has so much talent sing it sophie !!
P
I don't think she ever topped that first album.
Avalon Tracks
My fav song! And nothing new, I'd love to marry Sophie Ellis Bextor 💖💖💖💘💍😘