The band's music is a mixture of 1960s-style psychedelia and folk-rock with old-fashioned country and modern alternative rock influences. The Coral have released nine albums (The Coral, Magic and Medicine, Nightfreak and the Sons of Becker, The Invisible Invasion, Roots & Echoes, The Singles Collection/Magic & Mysteries, Butterfly House, The Curse of Love, and Distance Inbetween). Their self-titled debut album was nominated for the 2002 Mercury Music Prize and later voted the fourth best album of the year by NME Magazine. It was announced on 9 January 2008 that Bill Ryder-Jones would be leaving, but the band would continue as a 5-piece.
Liezah
The Coral Lyrics
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To walk the cobbled streets alone, heading anywhere but home
With Crowley as her close companion, his diaries went hand in hand with
All the men that she has known, leaves their silver but keeps their gold
So lawyers, doctors please beware
Of that girl with wavy hair
For she will cut you down to size
Liezah, just passed by yer
Now you're standing empty handed
Liezah, can't despise her
She'll change your look, she'll have you hooked
The city sleeps as she's arriving, tongue tied and twisted was her timing
Her eyes are glazed in deep despair, those crocodile tears they don't care
Don't turn your back 'cause she'll be gone, chasing shadows in the sun
All along the dusty road, where she goes well we'll never know
And every time I think of Liezah
I break down and I start crying
Although she tore me apart
There's still a place for that girl in my heart
Liezah, just passed by yer
Now you're standing empty handed
Liezah, can't despise her
She'll change your look, she'll have you hooked
The Coral's song "Liezah" tells the story of a woman named Liezah who is wild and free-spirited. She walks the streets alone and is accompanied by the writings of Aleister Crowley, a famous occultist. Liezah appears to be quite a complex character, at once alluring and dangerous - someone to be both admired and feared. The lyrics suggest that she may have seduced or betrayed (or perhaps both) some of the men she has known, and that she has the power to see through people and reveal their true selves.
The singer of the song appears to have been intimately involved with Liezah in the past, but has now been left heartbroken and alone. He is haunted by memories of her and can't help but cry when he thinks of her. Despite the pain she has caused him, however, he still has a place for her in his heart.
One interpretation of the song is that it is a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving in to temptation and following one's desires without consideration for the consequences. Liezah is a symbol of the wild and reckless side of human nature, and her story serves as a warning to those who may be tempted to follow in her footsteps.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a girl, her name was Liezah, she had only one desire
I had a girl named Liezah who had just one wish.
To walk the cobbled streets alone, heading anywhere but home
Her wish was to wander on the city's streets without any particular destination or to return home.
With Crowley as her close companion, his diaries went hand in hand with
She carries Crowley's diaries wherever she goes, and they're her vital companions.
All the men that she has known, leaves their silver but keeps their gold
Liezah ditched men she had known to take their fortunes, and she only kept what she found valuable.
So lawyers, doctors please beware
If you're a lawyer or a doctor, you need to be cautious with Liezah.
Of that girl with wavy hair
Because she's the girl with curly hair who is dangerous.
For she will cut you down to size
Understand that if you cross her, she will scale you down.
Reveal the truth behind your disguise
She'll uncover your true image.
Liezah, just passed by yer
Liezah walked past you.
Now you're standing empty handed
Now you've got nothing with you that was important to you.
Liezah, can't despise her
She is innocent and impossible to despise.
She'll change your look, she'll have you hooked
She'll transform you and make you addicted to her.
The city sleeps as she's arriving, tongue tied and twisted was her timing
When Liezah comes to the town, the city sleeps, and she has terrible timing and isn't articulate.
Her eyes are glazed in deep despair, those crocodile tears they don't care
In desolation, Liezah's eyes glazed, and her tears were not actual, weren't of much concern.
Don't turn your back 'cause she'll be gone, chasing shadows in the sun
Once you turn away from Liezah, she'll be gone pursuing her illusions.
All along the dusty road, where she goes well we'll never know
She travels along the dusty road, and her whereabouts is still an enigma.
And every time I think of Liezah
Each time I think of Liezah.
I break down and I start crying
I become emotional and shed tears.
Although she tore me apart
Despite hurting me badly,
There's still a place for that girl in my heart
She still maintains a considerable amount of space in my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS POWER, JAMES SKELLY
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@upyirma.1177
how is it even possible to put a thumbs down on this gem?
@maridias509
Classic. 4 times on repeat. Made my morning
@rebeccaletton7264
Saw these lads at The Leadmill in Sheffield just over a week ago.I've seen them twice this year.Absolutely crackin band!!This song is tight.💗x
@ronjew
How has this only got 83,000 views? Beautifully crafted song
@iwannadrinkfromyourwideeye2635
Should have been a single, timeless piece of genius.
@iwannadrinkfromyourwideeye2635
@@StuartDane WOW, i was sure it wasn't? They didn't even make a video for it.
Maybe it didn't chart either but I thought it was a master class like Pass it On and "Do't Think your the First. " They also released Careless Hands and Bill McKye. So that would have been five singles from the album. Very strange in deed.
@malpas182
I love this song.. Helped me through some really rough times.
@83elduderino
Magical and medicinal sound waves I am hearing
@SnakesMF
i always thought this was the best song on the album. and i always thought this was their best album.
@philruane5575
Powerful lovely tune