Don't Leave Me
Blue Bird Lyrics
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With courage and persistence
One day all my dreams
Will be fully realized
And I will be at peace
Isn't that what you want to believe?
The trouble is that so does everyone
When we're taught that God made plans for each and all of us
That they could be one of
The people left with nothing and no one
You know it's a fear you'll have to face
And fear might be the one who walks away
But I love you
So please don't leave me that way
It seems like we've made through a lot
You don't believe in heaven but you still try for a spot
Maybe this is all a test and maybe it's not
Could you be content with what you've got?
I don't have the answers you need
When I can only see a little way in front of me
And I'm half blinded by the tears falling down my cheeks
Anxious and amazed in revery
You're body's tired of running this race
I know sometimes you want to walk away
But I love you
So please don't leave me
So please don't leave me that way
In "Don't Leave Me," Blue Bird reflects upon the anxiety that accompanies the fear of potential failure and the uncertainty of whether or not our dreams will be realized. The singer acknowledges that they, like everyone else, yearn for their aspirations to come true, but admits the fear that they may be one of the unfortunate few who are left with nothing. The idea that God has plans for each one of us is introduced, but the fear that fear itself may triumph and lead us to abandon our dreams is acknowledged. Despite the uncertainty and fear, the singer reassures their loved one that they are committed to their relationship and urges them not to leave.
The lyrics seem to touch on the idea of the American Dream and the fear of failure that often comes with it. Despite the notion that hard work and perseverance will lead to success, the reality is that success is not always achieved, and many people are left with unfulfilled aspirations. The fear of being one of those people can be paralyzing and may cause one to abandon their dreams altogether. However, despite this fear, the singer asserts that they will continue to pursue their dreams and urges their loved one not to give up on them or on their relationship.
Overall, "Don't Leave Me" is a poignant reflection on the fear of failure, the uncertainty of life, and the importance of commitment to love despite these anxieties.
Line by Line Meaning
Life will turn out fine for me
I have faith that my life will turn out well.
With courage and persistence
I believe that with hard work and determination, I can achieve my goals.
One day all my dreams
I have aspirations and desires for my future.
Will be fully realized
I hope that all my dreams will come true eventually.
And I will be at peace
I anticipate that I will feel calm and content once I achieve my dreams.
Isn't that what you want to believe?
Don't you also want to have faith in your future and dreams?
The trouble is that so does everyone
The challenge is that everyone wants to believe in their dreams, but not everyone achieves them.
When we're taught that God made plans for each and all of us
Many people are raised to believe that their life has a predetermined plan created by a higher power.
No one wants to think
Nobody wants to consider the possibility that their life won't turn out the way they expect.
That they could be one of
People don't want to be part of the group who don't achieve their goals.
The people left with nothing and no one
Those who don't achieve their goals may feel alone and without purpose.
You know it's a fear you'll have to face
It is a fear that many people will have to confront.
And fear might be the one who walks away
It's possible that fear will keep someone from achieving their dreams.
But I love you
I care about you deeply and want the best for you.
So please don't leave me that way
Please don't let fear cause you to abandon our relationship or your potential for success.
It seems like we've made through a lot
We have faced and overcome many challenges together.
You don't believe in heaven but you still try for a spot
Even though you don't believe in an afterlife, you still strive for your own version of a happy ending.
Maybe this is all a test and maybe it's not
Perhaps life is a trial, but it's also possible that there's no grand meaning to it all.
Could you be content with what you've got?
Would you be satisfied with your current situation if nothing else changed?
I don't have the answers you need
I wish I could provide you with all the solutions you seek, but unfortunately, I can't.
When I can only see a little way in front of me
I can only predict a small portion of what the future holds.
And I'm half blinded by the tears falling down my cheeks
I'm emotional and struggling with my own insecurities as well.
Anxious and amazed in revery
I am both anxious and awestruck by the unpredictability of life.
You're body's tired of running this race
You are exhausted from trying to achieve your goals.
I know sometimes you want to walk away
I understand that there are moments when you feel like giving up.
So please don't leave me
I don't want to lose you and our connection.
So please don't leave me that way
I don't want your fears to cause you to distance yourself from me or give up on your dreams.
Contributed by Ryan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.