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The Battle of Land and Sea Lyrics
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City back
When I was young
And colorful
I saw a girl
I doubled back
Was she the one?
Cigarette?
She rolls her own
I should've known.
Would you care
To come and talk
To me alone?
Your smile seems so familiar
Like maybe we'd met before
If we had, girl, I was a fool to forget.
The deep end sounds inviting
And she s already in
Should I stay dry?
Or should I get wet?
My hotel
Two o'clock
Dizzy from
All the fun
Said goodnight
And Lady Black
Was on the run.
Called her back
Later on
But she was al-
Ready done
Bloody red lioness
I should've known.
When did this go one sided?
I didn't fall in alone
Sometimes I wish I'd never met you at all.
If love goes unrequited
Can we really call it love?
Do I hang on?
Or should I let go?
Should I let go?
Your smile seems so familiar
Like maybe we'd met before
If we had, girl, I was a fool to forget.
The deep end sounds inviting
And she s already in
Should I stay dry?
Or should I get wet?
Do I hang on?
Or should I let go?
Should I let go?
The lyrics to "Lady" by The Battle of Land and Sea depict a chance encounter and subsequent infatuation with a mysterious woman, referred to as Lady Black. The song is set in New York City, reflecting on the singer's youth and the vibrant, colorful experiences of their past. The singer glimpses Lady Black and has an immediate desire to connect with her, questioning if she could be "the one." Lady Black is depicted as a unique, rebellious figure who rolls her own cigarettes, adding to her allure.
As the song progresses, the singer contemplates approaching Lady Black, asking if she would be willing to engage in conversation alone. The lyrics suggest a sense of familiarity between them, implying that they may have crossed paths in the past. This familiarity makes the singer regretful for potentially forgetting their previous encounter, acknowledging their foolishness. The mention of the "deep end" being inviting suggests a temptation to dive into a potentially intense relationship or commitment, unsure of whether to stay in their comfort zone or take a risk.
The second part of the song reveals the singer's disillusionment with their one-sided infatuation. They recount meeting Lady Black at a hotel late at night but are left disoriented from the fun they had together. When attempting to reach out to her later, they discover that Lady Black has already moved on, leaving the singer feeling abandoned and betrayed. The lyrics express the singer's confusion and disappointment, questioning whether their love can truly be called love if it remains unrequited. They ponder whether they should hold onto their feelings or let go and move on from this one-sided connection.
Overall, "Lady" by The Battle of Land and Sea explores themes of fleeting connections, missed opportunities, and the ambiguity of love. It delves into the complexities of infatuation, the desire for a meaningful connection, and the uncertainty of whether to pursue or let go of something potentially risky.
Line by Line Meaning
In New York
In the bustling city of New York
City back
In the past
When I was young
During my youthful days
And colorful
Filled with joy and vibrancy
I saw a girl
I noticed a young woman
I doubled back
I turned around to get a better look
Was she the one?
Could she be the person I've been searching for?
Lady Black
A woman named Black
Cigarette?
Does she smoke?
She rolls her own
She makes her own cigarettes
I should've known.
I should have realized or predicted it
Would you care
Would you like
To come and talk
To have a conversation
To me alone?
Just with me?
Your smile seems so familiar
Your smile appears to be recognizable
Like maybe we'd met before
It's possible that we have met in the past
If we had, girl, I was a fool to forget.
If we did meet, I must have been foolish to forget about it
The deep end sounds inviting
Taking a risk or diving into the unknown seems enticing
And she's already in
And she has already taken that leap
Should I stay dry?
Should I avoid taking risks or playing it safe?
Or should I get wet?
Or should I embrace the uncertainty and dive in?
My hotel
The place where I am staying
Two o'clock
Late at night
Dizzy from
Feeling disoriented or overwhelmed due to
All the fun
All the enjoyment or excitement
Said goodnight
Bid farewell for the night
And Lady Black
And the woman named Black
Was on the run.
Was in a hurry to leave
Called her back
I tried to contact her again
Later on
At a later time
But she was al-
But she had already
Ready done
Finished or moved on
Bloody red lioness
A fierce and daring woman
I should've known.
I should have realized or predicted it
When did this go one sided?
When did this become unbalanced or unequal?
I didn't fall in alone
I didn't become involved in this alone
Sometimes I wish I'd never met you at all.
Occasionally, I wish I had never encountered you
If love goes unrequited
If love is not reciprocated or returned
Can we really call it love?
Can we truly label it as love?
Do I hang on?
Should I hold on or continue pursuing?
Or should I let go?
Or should I release my grip and move on?
Should I let go?
Should I release my grip and move on?
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Skyleen Bottani
Beautiful artist that brings back beautiful memories.
ArianeTheSage
Superb cover
Aslıhan
burry me into this song
James Puncel
How does this only have 2k views?