Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Leather Jacket Lyrics by Arkells

High Noon

2014

[Intro]
Hey!

[Verse 1]
Hundreds of stories, before I showed up
And they tell them to me
And pull photos up
And they're all connected
Like a pair of handcuffs
No one seemed affected
That everyone is fucked
But there was a softness
Some kind of understanding
Those 2am decisions
Always shaky landings
And no one ever knew
What could be demanded
Maybe it's the cards
The cards that she was handed

[Chorus]
You called me up from a pay phone
I said "Hang tight, I can drive you home"
I pulled on up and with a southern accent
I offered you my dad's leather jacket

[Verse 2]
I met her at a party
She'd come straight from work
Complained that the regulars
Were all a bunch of jerks
She always looked tired
But she dazzled as a drunk
She even pulled off
That stupid hair cut
She said, "I don't need a sponsor
Or the best lover
Some man that sees me
As some fixer-upper
The last few years
I've been running for cover
Trying to sleep
So I can visit my mother"

[Chorus]
You called me up from a pay phone
I said "Hang tight, I can drive you home"
I pulled on up and with a southern accent
I offered you my dad's leather jacket

[Bridge]
When times were tough in the worst years
We never knew how to interfere
And now you're back
And just unpacking
Those bruised-up takers
You keep attracting

[Verse 3]
In September
When it goes off
Like some god damn
Alarm clock
And it hits her
Like a third shot
Conversations she just stares off
There's no longer a voice calling
When she goes out
Saying, "I'll be up waiting for you"

[Chorus]
You called me up from a pay phone
I said "Hang tight, I can drive you home"
I pulled on up and with a southern accent
I offered you my dad's leather jacket

[Bridge]
When times were tough in the worst years
We never knew how to interfere
And now you're back
And just unpacking
Those bruised-up takers
You keep attracting

[Outro]
You call me up from a pay phone
You call me up from a pay phone
You call me up from a pay phone
You call me up from a pay phone
And I said, "Who the fuck uses a pay phone?"
Credits

About “Leather Jacket” by Arkells

Read the complete lyrics to "Leather Jacket" by Arkells from the album "High Noon" in 2014. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Canada, Alternative, Alternative Rock.

"Leather Jacket" is performed by Arkells. from the album "High Noon" in 2014 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Leather Jacket", explore more songs by Arkells using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Arkells · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Leather Jacket" is credited to Arkells. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Leather Jacket" appears on "High Noon" in 2014.

Visit the Arkells artist page at /artist/arkells for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.