"I THOUGHT IT WAS LEATHER" genre: Rock
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	The song is less fact than fiction and laced with metaphors and euphemisms. The music is reminiscent and a mix of early Iggy Pop and rock-a-billy Grateful Dead material.
	CD: THESE BOOTS Live 2000-2002   Label: Independent Credits: Hartman/Atwood
	Story Behind the Song "I Thought It Was Leather" is the result of a challenge, or "dare" if you will. Circa 1995 I was preparing to direct music for James "Buzz" Atwood and Foothills Performing Arts, Inc.'s production of Little Shop of Horrors. On the set of TNT's "Andersonville" in Wilmington, NC, Buzz turned to me with a notion. He suggested two lines he'd like to see grow up to be country music songs. The second was "I thought it was leather, but it was vinyl ... and it all tore up." One year later, a long, bittersweet relationship came to an end. In perspecting the accompanying emotions, I could find no better way to metaphor the experience or person involved. Lyrics She needs no introduction She's the one who loved me two How could I be mistaken The love that she was making wasn't mine On that woman's surface lies designer leather far from genuine I thought it was leather but it was vinyl and it all tore up I caught them together My house His pants Her bra C cup She's got a style she can call her own I love her but I'm not alone I thought it was leather but it was vinyl and it all tore up She did it all for my protection She is far between and few The rule and the exception the guests at your reception love to hate Expect the unexpected Protect the unprotected at the gate The fabric of my life Suggested retail in a sea of outlet merchandise I've seen it all before Caveat emptor Salvation Army sacrifice I thought it was leather I thought it was real I paid a pretty penny for the thoughts I couldn't deal It was vinyl It was pain It was final It was vain I just know I just know I just know

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