All For Leyna
Billy Joel
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She stood on the tracks Waving her arms Leading me to that third rail, shock! Quick as a wink She changed her mind She gave me a night That's all it was What will it take until I stop! Kidding myself, wasting my time, whoa There's nothing else I can do 'Cause I'm doing it all For Leyna I don't want anyone new 'Cause I'm living it all For Leyna There's nothing in it for you 'Cause I'm giving it all to Leyna We laid on the beach Watching the tide She didn't tell me there were, rocks Under the waves Right off the shore Washed up on the sand Barely alive Wishing the undertow would, stop How can a man take anymore, whoa There's nothing else I can do 'Cause I'm doing it all for Leyna I don't want anyone new 'Cause I'm living it all for Leyna There's nothing in it for you 'Cause I'm giving it all to Leyna I'm failing in school Losing my friends Making my family loose their minds I don't want to eat I don't want to sleep I only want Leyna, one more time Now, I'm in my room Watching the tube Telling myself, she still may, drop! Over to say, she's changed her mind So, I wait in the dark Listening for her Instead of hearing my old man saying, stop Kidding yourself, wasting your time There's nothing else I can do 'Cause I'm doing it all for Leyna I don't want anyone new 'Cause I'm living it all for Leyna There's nothing in it for you 'Cause I'm giving it all to Leyna All for Leyna All for Leyna All for Leyna All for Leyna All for Leyna All for Leyna
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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15 facts about this song
Artist Information"All for Leyna" was written and performed by Billy Joel, a well-known American singer-songwriter and pianist.
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Album DetailsThe song is a part of the album "Glass Houses," which was Billy Joel's seventh studio album.
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Release Date"All for Leyna" was released in February 1980 as part of the "Glass Houses" album.
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Chart PerformanceIt was not released as a single in the US, but it reached the top 40 in the UK.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is usually classified under the Rock genre, highlighting Joel's departure from his earlier pop and soft rock styles to a more rock 'n' roll approach on the "Glass Houses" album.
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B-SideThe single was released with the B-side "C'etait toi (You Were The One)".
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ThemeThe song discusses a one-night stand Billy had that led to an overwhelming obsession over a girl named Leyna.
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Live Performances"All for Leyna" has been a staple in Billy Joel's live performances. He often opens his concerts with this song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the track for Joel's lyrical depth, capturing the obsessive nature of love, and its energetic rhythm and beat.
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In Popular CultureWhile "All for Leyna" doesn't have a heavy presence in popular culture, the song is considered one of the fan favorites.
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Song InspirationBilly Joel has mentioned multiple times that this song was inspired by a brief, yet intense romantic encounter he had.
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Distinctive FeaturesIt is known for its fast piano chord transitions, validating Billy Joel's finesse on the piano.
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Music Video StatusUnlike some of Billy Joel's other popular songs, "All for Leyna" does not have an official music video.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by other artists, including Gary Douglas Band and musician Julian Velard.
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Song AchievementsDespite not being released as a single in the United States, "All for Leyna" demonstrates Billy Joel's considerable songwriting ability, contributing to "Glass Houses" winning a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
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