Laura
Billy Joel
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Laura Calls me In the middle of the night Passes on her Painful information Then these careless fingers They get caught in her vice Til they're bleeding On my coffee table Living alone isn't all that It's cracked up to be I'm on her side Why does she push the poison on me? Laura Has a very hard time All her life has Been one long disaster Then she tells me She suddenly believes she's seen A very good sign She'll be taking Some aggressive action I fight her wars While she's slamming her doors In my face Failure to break Was the only mistake That she made Here I am Feeling like a fucking fool Do I react the way exactly She intends me to? Everytime I think I'm off the hook She makes me lose my cool I'm her machine And she can punch all the keys She can push any button I was programmed through Laura Calls me When she needs a good fix All her questions Will get sympathetic answers I should Be so Immunized To all of her tricks She's surviving On her second chances Sometimes I feel like this Godfather deal is all wrong How can she hold an umbilical chord For so long? I've done everything I can What else am I supposed to do I'm her machine And she can punch all the keys She can push any button I was programmed through Laura Loves me Even if I don't care That's my problem That's her sacred absolution If she had to She would put herself in my chair Even though I Faced electrocution She always says I'm the best friend that She's ever had How do you Hang up on someone Who needs you that bad?
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Written by: Billy Joel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Album Background"Laura" is a track from Billy Joel's album "The Nylon Curtain", which was released in 1982.
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Song's DurationThe song's duration is 5 minutes and 38 seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the album.
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Inspiration for the SongBilly Joel wrote "Laura" about a tumultuous, toxic relationship. Although specific identities are never given, it is believed that Laura is a symbol for a histrionic personality disorder character in Billy’s life.
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PopularityWhile "Laura" was not released as a single, it has received considerable radio play over the years, and has become one of Billy Joel's more popular album tracks.
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Joel's Skill"Laura" showcases Billy Joel's ability to combine powerful lyrics with emotionally resonant music. His storytelling abilities are widely celebrated, and "Laura" is a great example of this.
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Song’s StyleThe song is known for its progressive rock style, which is unusual for Billy Joel. It showcases his range as a musician and composer.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Laura" for its emotional depth and effective storytelling. It showcases Joel's ability to write about personal and difficult subjects.
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Live PerformancesWhile "Laura" is not performed live as frequently as some of Joel's other hits, it has been included in a number of his concerts and live albums.
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Variation in Joel's MusicThe song presents some variations in Joel's work since it includes semi-operatic sections and fluctuating piano parts that contrast heavily with the relatively consistent rhythmic patterns of the rest of the album.
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Influence on Other ArtistsSome artists, like Richard Marx, have claimed that "Laura" and other songs on The Nylon Curtain have influenced their own songwriting and performance.
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Audio TechnologyBilly Joel used the Yamaha CP-80 electric grand piano for this track known for its rich and warm sound quality that greatly contributed to the song's overall production.
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