Elevator

by Lee Walter Redding

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This song came to mind fresh off the heels of John Prine's death. He definitely inspired me in a new and interesting way. This one goes out to him. RIP.

Elevator is about sharing a night with someone new and making what feels like a long lasting, meaningful connection. And then to call this special someone on your way to work, lose the call in the elevator and never hear from them again.

I hope you enjoy.

Cheers,
Lee

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Elevator

Verse
I was going up, she was stepping out of any obligation
I wanted to pour over every last whisper and amusing contradiction,

You said you don't do small talk,
I said I don't do fake for the sake of conversation,
We we're killing the construct that used to leave us drenched in shame,

I was going up, she was stepping out of any obligation

Chorus
I called you as I stepped into the elevator,
I lost the call, thought I might see you later,
If I'd a known I'd never hear from you again I'd a never got in,
I lost you to that bitter old elevator,

Verse
Walked into the club wearing them scrubs and a disregard for reservation,
Fresh off a 12 hour shift, your energy was mad, your tongue unhinged,

You say hey old romantic,
your tie is crooked and your heart is too,
Drunk on gin and anonymity,
you let your imperfections fly, let the chips fall where they please,

I was going up, she stepping out of any obligation,

Chorus
I called you as I stepped into the elevator,
Never crossed my mind I might not see you later,
If I'd a known I'd never hear from you again I'd a never got in,
I lost you to that bitter old elevator,

I could blame it on bad reception,
I could take it as a life lesson,
But you know I'd never learn,
This heart won't ever learn,
If I'd a known I'd never gone in……

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released August 28, 2021

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Lee Walter Redding Kansas City, Missouri

Raised on 60s rock, steeped in 90s Britpop ennui, and guided by contemporary neo-soul, Lee Walter Redding weaves dry humor into vibrant sonic textures that sway from wistful to chaotic. Think 2010s Nick Lowe fronting The Velvet Underground. On warped vinyl. ... more

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