Avec is also the name of an austrian band.
Leaving
Avec Lyrics
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What did you do to make me so blind
And now, what did you do to my heart
′Cause I want you, I want you so much
And hold me in your coat of arms
And draw me in your cold, cold love
And I wasn't sure how he was sure he′s leaving
Without your prove of your love I wasn't leaving
I′m leaving you
I'm leaving you
And what did you do to my eyes
What did you do to make me realize
And now, what did you do, sweetheart
′Cause I want you, I want you so much
And hold me in your coat of arms
And draw me in your cold, cold love
And I wasn't sure how he was sure he′s leaving
Without your prove of your love I wasn't leaving
And I wasn′t sure how he was sure he's leaving
I'm leaving you
I′m leaving you
I′m leaving you
I'm leaving you
And I wasn′t sure how he was sure he's leaving
Without your prove of your love I wasn′t leaving
And I wasn't sure how he was sure he′s leaving
I'm leaving you
I'm leaving you
I′m leaving you
I′m leaving you
The lyrics of Avec's song Leaving describe a painful breakup between two individuals. The song opens with the singer questioning how the person being addressed managed to affect their mind so deeply and make them blind to the situation at hand. They also ponder how this person managed to impact their heart so much that they still want them despite the hurt they have caused.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals their desire to be held in the arms of the person they are leaving behind, and draw them in their "cold, cold love," indicating that the love they shared was not reciprocated. The singer becomes resentful, expressing uncertainty that the person they are leaving really wanted to be with them and needed proof of their love as reassurance. The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm leaving you," emphasizing the finality of the decision and the emotional turmoil that led them to it.
Overall, the lyrics explore the pain and confusion that come with heartbreak, as well as the difficult decision to leave behind someone they once loved.
Line by Line Meaning
What did you do to my mind
Asking what the person did to cause confusion in their thoughts and decision-making
What did you do to make me so blind
Asking what the person did to cause a lack of perception or judgment
And now, what did you do to my heart
Asking what the person did to cause strong emotions and feelings of desire
′Cause I want you, I want you so much
Expressing strong desire for the person
And hold me in your coat of arms
Asking the person to provide comfort and security
And draw me in your cold, cold love
Asking the person to show affection despite their seeming indifference
And I wasn't sure how he was sure he′s leaving
Unsure how the person could be certain they were leaving
Without your prove of your love I wasn't leaving
Implies that the person needed some kind of evidence of love to stay
And I wasn′t sure how he was sure he's leaving
Repeats previous uncertainty of how the person can be sure they are leaving
I'm leaving you
The artist is making the decision to end the relationship
I'm leaving you
Reaffirms the singer's decision to end the relationship
And what did you do to my eyes
Asking what the person did to cause new realizations about the relationship
What did you do to make me realize
Asking what caused the singer to finally understand something important
And now, what did you do, sweetheart
Asking for an explanation for something that has caused pain and heartache
′Cause I want you, I want you so much
Reiterating strong desire for the person despite understanding the need to end things
And hold me in your coat of arms
Repeating the need for comfort and security
And draw me in your cold, cold love
Repeating the need for affection despite seeming indifference
And I wasn't sure how he was sure he′s leaving
Repeating the previous uncertainty about the person's decision to leave
Without your prove of your love I wasn′t leaving
Repeating the need for proof of love as a reason to stay
And I wasn't sure how he was sure he′s leaving
Repeating the previous uncertainty about the person's decision to leave
I'm leaving you
Reaffirms the artist's decision to end the relationship
I'm leaving you
Repeats the decision to end the relationship
I′m leaving you
Final assertion of the singer's decision to leave
I′m leaving you
Final repetition of the decision to leave
Writer(s): Miriam Hufnagl, Andreas Haeuserer
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.