Leave Her Alone
Achilles & One Lyrics
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You took the money, but the money couldn't buy a friend
Now I want you to leave me alone
They say the devil that you know
Is better than the devil that you don't
Oh, you're a big shot here but nobody else knows
Now I want you to leave me alone
Blind spot, take your best shot, lucky me
Go fly a kite until you're tangled in the hanging tree
Now I want you to leave me alone
They say the devil that you know
Is better than the devil that you don't
Oh, you're a big shot here but nobody else knows
Now I want you to leave me alone
Four in the morning but we're having such a lovely time
Mad as a hatter with a dagger and a dollar sign
Aristocrat, tip your hat and break your mother's heart
And when the sun comes up you'll find a brand new God
(Hey, come on)
(A brand new God)
(Oh, oh)
Now I want you to leave me alone
They say the devil that you know
Is better than the devil that you don't
Oh, you're a big shot here, but nobody else knows
Now I want you to leave me alone
The song Leave Her Alone by Achilles & One addresses the issue of fake friends and acquaintances who take advantage of the wealth and power of others. The song's opening lines, "Big shot, so what? Do you wanna pretend? You took the money, but the money couldn't buy a friend" clearly suggest that the singer of the song has gotten tired of people who pretend to be friends just for material benefits. This is further emphasized in the lines "Oh, you're a big shot here but nobody else knows", which suggests that these so-called friends may be using the singer's influence to their own advantage.
The chorus of the song sees the singer telling these fake friends to leave them alone. The lines "They say the devil that you know is better than the devil that you don't" suggest that the singer is willing to part ways with their current circle of friends, even if they don't know what lies ahead. This sentiment is further supported by the lines "Blind spot, take your best shot, lucky me, go fly a kite until you're tangled in the hanging tree", which seems to suggest that the singer is willing to take their chances with the unknown rather than remain in a toxic situation.
The bridge of the song is particularly interesting, with lines like "Mad as a hatter with a dagger and a dollar sign, aristocrat, tip your hat and break your mother's heart". These lines seem to be addressed to the fake friends mentioned earlier in the song, and suggest that these individuals are not only disloyal but also devious and manipulative. The bridge closes with the line "And when the sun comes up you'll find a brand new God", which suggests that the singer is ready to move on and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Big shot, so what? Do you wanna pretend?
You may be acting like a big deal, but do you really want to keep pretending?
You took the money, but the money couldn't buy a friend
You may have taken the money, but it didn't buy you a true friend.
Now I want you to leave me alone
Please go away and leave me by myself.
They say the devil that you know Is better than the devil that you don't
It's better to deal with someone you know, even if they're bad, than to deal with someone you don't know at all.
Oh, you're a big shot here but nobody else knows
You may think you're important here, but no one else really recognizes you.
Blind spot, take your best shot, lucky me
You may try to take advantage of my weakness, but I feel fortunate that you're not succeeding.
Go fly a kite until you're tangled in the hanging tree
You should go away and occupy yourself, but be careful not to get into trouble.
Four in the morning but we're having such a lovely time
Even though it's the early hours of the morning, we're really enjoying ourselves.
Mad as a hatter with a dagger and a dollar sign
We may seem crazy, armed and materialistic.
Aristocrat, tip your hat and break your mother's heart
You may be an upper-class person who is polite on the surface, but you still hurt those who are closest to you.
And when the sun comes up you'll find a brand new God
Tomorrow is a new day and things might be different.
(Hey, come on)
(A brand new God)
(Oh, oh)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dallon Weekes
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