Left For Dead On The Road Of Love by Don McLean

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Left For Dead On The Road Of Love

Don McLean

Left For Dead On The Road Of Love

Song byDon McLean

in AlbumWinter Wonderland

Chorus:

Well I've been left for dead on the road of love.

I was doin' high speed with a load of love

Forgot the first creed in the code of love.

All's fair in love and war.

Verse 1:

Well I'm an honest man and I try to be true.

I did unto her like I'll do unto you.

Now you prefer to tell me we're through.

I'm bleedin' through my shirt and tie.

I'm bleedin' and I'll tell you why.

(Chorus)

Verse 2:

Well now who is the guy and when did he come?

When did he start to go beatin' your drum?

Well he's hittin' on you. I'm feelin' numb

And she don't believe a word I told her.

I'm cryin' on a gravel shoulder.

(Chorus)

Bridge:

Watch what you're doin'.

Look where you're goin'.

Give me a signal.

Some way of knowin'.

Well now who's at the wheel in the life that drove by.

I could swear it was her made me shift into high.

She's got those dangerous curves

And they're wrackin' my nerves

She always wiggles and swerves.

She's gonna give her driver everything he deserves.

Verse 3:

Well now who could want this to lie here alone

With a palate of bricks, a pillow of stone.

Well to think that one kiss pulled me out o' my zone

And I wonder what's the change inside her?

This road has got a long divider.

(Chorus)

All's fair in love and war.

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Left For Dead On The Road Of Love by Don McLean is a poignant ballad that delves into the themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and isolation. Through its soulful lyrics and emotional delivery, the song paints a picture of the anguish felt when love and trust are shattered. McLean's mournful vocals underscore the sense of abandonment, with particularly poignant moments highlighting the coldness of being left alone and the long, painful road to recovery. The song serves as a powerful reminder of the vulnerability involved in love and the resilience required to move forward after being left in emotional ruins.

Chorus:

Well I've been left for dead on the road of love.

I was doin' high speed with a load of love

Forgot the first creed in the code of love.

All's fair in love and war.

Verse 1:

Well I'm an honest man and I try to be true.

I did unto her like I'll do unto you.

Now you prefer to tell me we're through.

I'm bleedin' through my shirt and tie.

I'm bleedin' and I'll tell you why.

(Chorus)

Verse 2:

Well now who is the guy and when did he come?

When did he start to go beatin' your drum?

Well he's hittin' on you. I'm feelin' numb

And she don't believe a word I told her.

I'm cryin' on a gravel shoulder.

(Chorus)

Bridge:

Watch what you're doin'.

Look where you're goin'.

Give me a signal.

Some way of knowin'.

Well now who's at the wheel in the life that drove by.

I could swear it was her made me shift into high.

She's got those dangerous curves

And they're wrackin' my nerves

She always wiggles and swerves.

She's gonna give her driver everything he deserves.

Verse 3:

Well now who could want this to lie here alone

With a palate of bricks, a pillow of stone.

Well to think that one kiss pulled me out o' my zone

And I wonder what's the change inside her?

This road has got a long divider.

(Chorus)

All's fair in love and war.

All's fair in love and war.

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