Love Is The Law
The Seahorses Lyrics


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We lived in a dogfish egg case You could barely call it home Sorry little lot no roof on top But the fish left us alone Try a little more said the girl next door It's time to roam Mad Lizzy Crumbs blind cobblers thumbs Were a sight to behold She was a rum old slapper and we always tried to get her pants off when she phoned Left her cap by the sink it's not what you think Oh take me home Now we know where we're going baby We can lay back and enjoy the ride Take in the sights and drown in our senses Love is the law so take me deep inside Strap-on Sally chased us down the alley We feared for our behinds Oasis was a shop with shoes so hot They were sure to blow your mind Running so fast I can taste the past Oh take me home Now we know where we're going baby We can lay back and enjoy the ride Take in the sights and drown in our senses Love is the law so take me deep inside These waters run deep it's clear my little one Blue velvet star sky not a sound The light in your eyes, the smile on your ruby lips Tells me my lost soul is found Now we know where we're going baby We can lay back and enjoy the ride Take in the sights and drown in our senses Love is the law so take me deep inside




Overall Meaning

The Seahorses’ Love Is The Law is a song that tells a story about a group of people who live in a less-than-ideal environment, a dogfish egg case that they can barely call home with no roof on top. They are a group of misfits who stick together, trying to make the best out of their situation. The lyrics in the first verse talk about Mad Lizzy Crumbs, a person whose appearance is not fully described but is said to have a disability in her hands. Despite her physical limitations, the group still notices her and tries to get her pants off when she calls. The second verse introduces another character, Strap-on Sally, and an establishment called Oasis that sells shoes so hot they will blow your mind. The group runs from the two characters as they fear for their behinds. The chorus states that despite their struggles, they find comfort in their love for each other and the journey that they are on. Love is the law, and they take comfort in each other.


The bridge of the song is where the tone changes, and the lyrics become more poetic. The imagery changes from a group of misfits in a dingy environment to a starry sky with no sound. The singer finds solace in their love when they see the light in the eyes of their loved one and the smile on their lips. They realize that their lost soul has been found. The last chorus reaffirms this sentiment, and the journey that they are on now has a destination. They can lay back and drown in their senses and love each other wholeheartedly.


Line by Line Meaning

We lived in a dogfish egg case
Our living conditions were cramped and uncomfortable


You could barely call it home
Our living situation was far from ideal


Sorry little lot no roof on top
Our dwelling lacked even the most basic shelter


But the fish left us alone
We were neglected by the surrounding ecosystem


Try a little more said the girl next door
Our neighbors suggested we explore for better living arrangements


It's time to roam
It was time for us to leave our current residence


Mad Lizzy Crumbs blind cobblers thumbs
Liz was quite a character, with unique and memorable traits


Were a sight to behold
She was fascinating to observe


She was a rum old slapper and we always tried to get her pants off when she phoned
We were attracted to her and would make advances when given the opportunity


Left her cap by the sink it's not what you think
Her misplaced article was not indicative of any scandalous behavior


Oh take me home
Let's go back to our own dwelling


Now we know where we're going baby
We have a clear sense of direction


We can lay back and enjoy the ride
We can relax and let life unfold


Take in the sights and drown in our senses
We should immerse ourselves in the beauty around us


Love is the law so take me deep inside
Love is all-encompassing and should be embraced fully


Strap-on Sally chased us down the alley
We were pursued by someone who may cause us harm


We feared for our behinds
We were worried about being physically attacked


Oasis was a shop with shoes so hot
We stumbled upon an irresistible store


They were sure to blow your mind
The merchandise was remarkable and impressive


Running so fast I can taste the past
We were moving quickly, and memories flooded our minds as we did so


Oh take me home
We longed for our familiar dwelling


These waters run deep it's clear my little one
This situation is complex and merits deeper examination


Blue velvet star sky not a sound
The experiences around us are beautiful and peaceful


The light in your eyes, the smile on your ruby lips
Your presence brings joy and positivity


Tells me my lost soul is found
You have helped me find meaning and purpose


Now we know where we're going baby
We have direction and purpose


We can lay back and enjoy the ride
We can relax and trust that things will work out


Take in the sights and drown in our senses
We should immerse ourselves in the present moment


Love is the law so take me deep inside
We should embrace love unconditionally




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN SQUIRE

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@JimBomBim

"Strap on Sally chased us down the alley, we feared for our behinds", possibly the best lyric of all time!

@guitarsteve23

it is a seriously good lyric

@gordianknot6867

Why the best lyric of all time? 🀣

@rossrad1

It's called pegging now, I just found out recently because I heard the word on a comedy show. I also know someone who got asked to do this and he never spoke to her again

@tombstoneharrystudios584

Strap On Sally is the name of a series of lesbian porn movies…I’ve been told ☺️

@MusicFanatical1

I got lucky I guess, the time I saw Sally she was just walking on by.

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@reniisgod

Ok someone has to say it...one of the greatest guitar intros ever. John on top form as per usual

@add-123

Most underrated of all time john was sheer genius from the first to the last I played for 27 years and I cant do what he was doing at the age of 27 just a case of right man picked up right instrument and a true legend was born squires and marr are gods simple as

@cookiew3228

When I grow up I want to be in a band

@thestonedrose7962

Yeah me to i have been playing the guitar Well trying to ,
for 30 plus years and i am still no where near john,
He is defo in my top 5 all time greatest guitarists,
But i still think his best work was with the Stone roses.@@add-123

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