Story Behind The Song
The first line of the song was the response to a reporters question about how it feels to live on the fault line. If you're in L.A. the party ain't over 'til you feel the shaking, if you're in San Fran it's just too late for praying.
Song Description
Zap on Vocal. Kenny Margolis on Piano. Ed Stilles on bass. The Elf tippy taps the skins. Chris Boylan ob guitar. Marty Fogel on Sax.
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Similar Artists |
Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
When you're living on the fault line
You get used to knowing it's just a matter of time,
So better love me or just leave me,
Leave me alone.
'Cause on that line they've got a saying,
"The party ain't over 'till you feel the shaking."
So better love me or just leave me,
Leave me alone.
chorus1
And don't you come around now looking for fun
'Cause everytime I touch you
You just get up and run,
I don't need you here
You're wasting my time,
Better move over honey and get off of this line.
Don't call me up on telelephone
Saying you're so sorry 'cause you're all alone.
You never loved me, now just leave me,
Leave me alone.
verse2
When you're living on the fault line
You get used to knowing it's just a matter of time,
So better love me or just leave me,
Leave me alone.
'Cause on that line they've got another saying,
"If you're still here it's too late for praying."
So love me or just leave me,
Leave me alone.
chorus2
Don't you come around looking for fun,
Saying you're so sorry 'bout those things that you done.
I don't need you here just wasting my time.
Better move over honey and get off of this line.
And don't call me up on the telephone,
The line's disconnected there ain't no one home.
You never loved me so now just leave me,
Leave me alone.
fade