Tom Peter Odell is a British singer-songwriter from Chichester (UK), who st… Read Full Bio ↴Tom Peter Odell is a British singer-songwriter from Chichester (UK), who studied at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music. Signed to Columbia Records, Odell made his television debut on November 30, 2012 as a performer on "Later… with Jools Holland" on BBC. He released his debut extended play, "Songs From Another Love", on October 15, 2012; with his first studio album entitled "Long Way Down" which was released on June 24, 2013 (Sept 17, 2013 in US).

It was announced on December 6, 2012 that Odell had been shortlisted for the BRITs' Critics' Choice award, announced as the eventual winner on December 20, 2012. Odell was also announced as one of fifteen nominees for the BBC Sound of 2013 poll.

2016 - Second Studio Album On June 10, 2016, Tom Odell released his second studio album, "Wrong Crowd". The first 2 singles from the album were "Wrong Crowd" (April 4, 2016) and
"Magnetised" (April 15, 2016).

2018 - Third Studio Album Odell's third studio album, "Jubilee Road", was released on Columbia Records on October 26, 2018. The first track released from the album was "If You Wanna Love Somebody". The album debuted at No. 5 in the UK.

Elizabeth
Tom Odell Lyrics

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With the sun on the snow, and snow on the tiles
You ain't seen dancing like this in quite a while
You wanna take her away, you wanna take her so far
She only walks on the lines of her palms
And then's the breaks of them's the breaks
Take what you can, take what you see
Take what you lands and holes and sea(?)
Elizabeth, oh Elizabeth, you're the only one who's ever come close

Elizabeth, oh Elizabeth, you're the only one that has ever come close
Yeah, you're the only one that's ever come close
And just when you think that you wanna run
She pulls you, she tugs you, she takes you to her home
You look her in the eyes, you think that you won but don't be a fool man, she don't fall in love
Oh then's the breaks, then's the breaks
Take what you can, take what you need
Take all the stands, and the roles and see
Oh Elizabeth, Elizabeth, you're the only one that has ever come close

Elizabeth, oh Elizabeth, oh you're the only one that has ever come close
You're the only one that has ever come close

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Elizabeth" by Tom Odell are filled with vivid imagery and a sense of longing. The first verse paints a wintry scene with sun on the snow and snow on the tiles, setting the stage for the appearance of Elizabeth. The singer describes Elizabeth's dancing as something special, something that hasn't been seen in a while. He wants to take her away, to some far-off place, but he knows she's a bit of a mystery. She only walks on the lines of her palms, suggesting that she's led by some kind of inner guidance that others can't see.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Elizabeth, oh Elizabeth, you're the only one that's ever come close," emphasizing the singer's strong feelings for her. He's drawn to her, but he's also aware that she's not someone who falls in love easily. The second verse describes her as someone who pulls and tugs at him, taking him to her home. But while he may think he's won her over, the final line of the verse reminds him not to be a fool. Elizabeth breaks hearts, and he's not immune to that risk.

Overall, the song paints a portrait of a woman who's both alluring and elusive, someone who commands attention but also leaves a sense of mystery. The singer is entranced by her and wants to be close to her, but he also knows that her charm is not to be taken lightly.

Line by Line Meaning

With the sun on the snow, and snow on the tiles
The scene is picturesque with the sun shining on the snow and snow on the tiles.

You ain't seen dancing like this in quite a while
Her dancing skills are exceptional and unique.

You wanna take her away, you wanna take her so far
He wants to take her far away from everything.

She only walks on the lines of her palms
She believes in fate and destiny and only follows the lines on her palm.

And then's the breaks of them's the breaks
That's just how things go sometimes.

Take what you can, take what you see
Take advantage of the opportunities that come your way.

Take what you lands and holes and sea(?),
Take whatever you can from life, whether it be land or water.

Elizabeth, oh Elizabeth, you're the only one who's ever come close
Elizabeth stands out among everyone else he has met in his life.

Elizabeth, oh Elizabeth, you're the only one that has ever come close
Elizabeth is the only one who has ever come close to his heart.

Yeah, you're the only one that's ever come close
She is indeed the only one who has come close.

And just when you think that you wanna run
He feels like running away from her.

She pulls you, she tugs you, she takes you to her home
She lures him with her charm and takes him to her place.

You look her in the eyes, you think that you won but don't be a fool man, she don't fall in love
He thinks he has won her heart but in reality, she is not capable of falling in love.

Oh then's the breaks, then's the breaks
That's just how things go sometimes.

Take what you can, take what you need
Take whatever you want or need from life, as opportunities may not always come your way.

Take all the stands, and the roles and see
Take everything in life, no matter how big or small, and learn from it.

Oh Elizabeth, Elizabeth, you're the only one that has ever come close
Elizabeth holds a special place in his heart and is the only one who has come close to him.

Elizabeth, oh Elizabeth, oh you're the only one that has ever come close
She is the only one who has ever come close to his heart.

You're the only one that has ever come close
She is truly the only one who has ever come close to his heart.

Writer(s): Justin Parker, Tom Peter Odell

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