Lyric discussion by billyjoelnut 

Cover art for Laura lyrics by Billy Joel

Let me explain..

The umbilical chord says it all ;) I've always thought it was about his mom, 'cause my mom is exactly like "Laura" I recently got it confirmed... it truly is written about his mother.

Umbilical cord can mean anything, not just "Mother" I mean it could mean how can you hold a "Life line" so long...how long can you hold onto me like I support you. That's what it can mean.

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