Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Has anybody here seen Razor Face
I heard he's back looking for a place to lay down
Must be getting on
Needs a man who's young to walk him round
Needs a man who's young to walk him round
Oh it must be hard for the likes of you to get by
In a world that you just can't see through
And it looks so cold
How does it feel to know you can't go home
How does it feel to know you can't go home
Come on Razor Face my old friend
I'll meet you down by the Truck Stop Inn
With a bottle of booze in the back of my car
You're a song on the lips of an aging star
Razor Face, ooo amazing grace
Protects you like a glove
And I'll never learn the reason why
I love your Razor Face
Has anybody here seen Razor Face
I heard he's back looking for a place to lay down
Must be getting on
Needs a man who's young to walk him round
Needs a man who's young to walk him round
Come on Razor Face my old friend
I'll meet you down by the Truck Stop Inn
With a bottle of booze in the back of my car
You're a song on the lips of an aging star
Razor Face, ooo amazing grace
Protects you like a glove
And I'll never learn the reason why
I love you Razor Face, woo
Love you Razor Face
Love you Razor Face
Love you Razor Face
Love you Razor Face, woo
I just love you Razor Face, woo
Just love you Razor Face, woo
Razor Face
I heard he's back looking for a place to lay down
Must be getting on
Needs a man who's young to walk him round
Needs a man who's young to walk him round
Oh it must be hard for the likes of you to get by
In a world that you just can't see through
And it looks so cold
How does it feel to know you can't go home
How does it feel to know you can't go home
Come on Razor Face my old friend
I'll meet you down by the Truck Stop Inn
With a bottle of booze in the back of my car
You're a song on the lips of an aging star
Razor Face, ooo amazing grace
Protects you like a glove
And I'll never learn the reason why
I love your Razor Face
Has anybody here seen Razor Face
I heard he's back looking for a place to lay down
Must be getting on
Needs a man who's young to walk him round
Needs a man who's young to walk him round
Come on Razor Face my old friend
I'll meet you down by the Truck Stop Inn
With a bottle of booze in the back of my car
You're a song on the lips of an aging star
Razor Face, ooo amazing grace
Protects you like a glove
And I'll never learn the reason why
I love you Razor Face, woo
Love you Razor Face
Love you Razor Face
Love you Razor Face
Love you Razor Face, woo
I just love you Razor Face, woo
Just love you Razor Face, woo
Razor Face
Lyrics submitted by RainbowDemon, edited by tableface123
Razor Face Lyrics as written by Elton John Bernie Taupin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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@bridip -<br /> Bingo.<br /> You got it, friend.