Leave Me Alone
Baby Washington Lyrics
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Read the sign upon my door
Leave me alone
I'm through with love
Can't take it no more
I lost my little guy
Oh, once upon a time
So nothing matters all around
Who needs this mixed up world
Where everyone is out to get you
No one's satisfied until
They let you down, yeah
Keep a telling you
Leave me alone
I got my place on Heartbreak Avenue
Leave me alone
Don't ever want to find
Find somebody new
Who needs this mixed up world
Where everyone is out to get you
No one's satisfied until
They let you down, yeah
Keep on telling you
Just leave me alone
Read the sign upon my door
Leave me alone
I'm through with love
Can't take it
Can't take it no more
Read the sign upon my door
It says leave me alone, uh huh
Read the sign upon my door
It says leave me alone, yeah, yeah
Baby Washington's song "Leave Me Alone" communicates a message of frustration and disappointment with love. The song's protagonist calls for isolation, indicated by the sign on her door, illustrating her desire to be left alone. She expresses her heartbreak over the loss of her little guy and her inability to deal with love any longer. She is disillusioned with the world that is "mixed up", where everyone is out to get her and no one is happy until they let her down. The singer implores everyone to leave her alone, not wanting to find anyone new.
The song captures the essence of a heart that has been broken and is seeking solitude. The singer has endured an intense emotional experience, and her response to it is to retreat into herself. Her desire for isolation is a result of her pain and inability to deal with future relationships. The mix of sadness and anger is palpable, and the lyrics convey the message in a way that is both plaintive and forceful.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave me alone
I want to be alone and don't want anyone bothering me
Read the sign upon my door
I have a sign on my door that clearly states my desire to be left alone
Leave me alone
I don't want to be bothered or pursued
I'm through with love
I am done with love and don't want any part of it
Can't take it no more
I am at my limit and cannot handle any more heartbreak or disappointment
I lost my little guy
My previous romantic partner (presumably male) left me, causing me pain and heartbreak
Oh, once upon a time
There was a time in the past when things were better and I was happy in my love life
So nothing matters all around
Since my heart has been broken, nothing in my life seems to matter anymore
Who needs this mixed up world
The world can be confusing and difficult, and I don't want to deal with it
Where everyone is out to get you
People can be untrustworthy and hurtful, making it hard to find someone to truly love
No one's satisfied until
People always want more and are never truly content with what they have
They let you down, yeah
People inevitably disappoint you and let you down
Keep a telling you
I will continue to make it clear that I want to be left alone
I got my place on Heartbreak Avenue
I am in a state of constant pain and sadness due to my past romantic experiences
Don't ever want to find
I have no desire to look for or find a new romantic partner
Find somebody new
I want to avoid the process of dating and starting a new relationship
Just leave me alone
I am very clear and direct about my desire to be left alone and not pursued by anyone
Read the sign upon my door
I have a sign on my door that clearly states my desire to be left alone
Can't take it
I am unable to handle the pain and heartbreak that comes with love
Can't take it no more
I have reached my limit and cannot handle any more heartbreak or disappointment
It says leave me alone, uh huh
My sign very clearly communicates my desire to be left alone
It says leave me alone, yeah, yeah
My sign on the door makes it clear that I want to be left alone, without a doubt
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAD VACCARINO, IAN AXEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
capt tim
Wow! isn't it great when you find a fabulous track from the 60s you haven't heard before. this is JUST STUNNINGLY good. Should've been a huge hit.
Stephen Gill
Absolute great track a masterpiece of northern soul !!
Michael Kappes
This should have been a serious hit for her. One of her best songs.
calvin henderson
One of the great songs this wonderful singer recorded.
TheOkehman
I rate this masterpiece at the absolute zenith!..... of Soulful tracks.....i just cant believe that it is nearly 50years old......and its always been one of my favourites on the Scene thanks ever so much for the post...Dave from York formerly Burnley
Steven Stewardson
What a absolute brilliant voice of Justin ( baby ) Washington simply breathtaking thanks for the top upload ✊✊🏼✊✊🏼
cob1965
what a brilliant track, great voice, great.
moody
I absolutely love this song and keep coming back to it. Found it on complete accident.
pcooper248
what a track! I repeat what a track!! Blown away!!!
Simon Tan
pcooper248 - agreed! What a winner 😊