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Ne Me Quitte Pas
Boister Lyrics
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Then you might as well take the sun away
All the birds that flew in a summer sky
When our love was new and our hearts were high
When the day was young and the night was lo-ong
And the moon stood still for the night birds song
If you go away, If you go away, If you go away
Like no day has been or will be again
We'll sail on the sun, we'll ride on the rain
We'll talk to the trees and worship the wind
Then if you go-o I'll understand
Leave me just enough love to fill up my hand
If you go away, If you go away, If you go away
If you go away as I know you must
There'll be nothin' left in the world to trust
Just an empty room full of empty space
Like the empty look I see on your face
Can I tell you now as you turn to go
I'll be dying slowly till your next hello
If you go away, If you go away, If you go away
But if you stay, I'll make you a night
Like no night has been or will be again
I'll sail on your smile, I'll ride on your touch
I'll talk to your eyes that I-I love so much
But if you go, I won't cry
For the good's gone from goodbye
If you go away, If you go away, If you go away
The lyrics to Boister's song "Ne Me Quitte Pas" explore the depths of love and heartbreak, with the singer pleading with their significant other to stay. The song's title means "don't leave me" in French, and the lyrics follow suit, with the singer urging their love not to depart. The opening lines set the scene for a summer day, with the singer warning that if their love goes away, it will take the warmth and light of the sun with it.
The lyrics then jump back to a time when their love was new and the world was full of possibility. The memory of that time is contrasted with the present, as the singer laments what will be lost if their love leaves. The second verse offers a potential glimmer of hope if their love stays, promising to create a day unlike any other. But even then, the singer acknowledges the inevitability of their love leaving, and they plead for just enough love to hold onto when that happens.
The third verse is the most heart-wrenching, as the singer foresees a future of emptiness and loneliness without their love. They beg for their love to stay and promise to create a night of unparalleled beauty, but ultimately accept that their love may leave. The song ends with a recognition that sometimes goodbyes are necessary, but the pain and heartbreak of them never truly go away.
Line by Line Meaning
If you go away on this summer day
If you leave on this day of sunshine
Then you might as well take the sun away
Your departure will leave me in darkness
All the birds that flew in a summer sky
The memories of our love when it was fresh and pure
When our love was new and our hearts were high
When we first fell in love and our emotions were full of hope
When the day was young and the night was lo-ong
The good times of day and night that seemed to last forever
And the moon stood still for the night birds song
The romantic moments when it seemed like everything was perfect
But if you go away, If you go away, If you go away
If you leave me alone, my world will crumble
But if you stay I'll make you a day
But if you stay with me, I'll make every day something special
Like no day has been or will be again
Every day with you will be unique and unforgettable
We'll sail on the sun, we'll ride on the rain
We'll experience life's ups and downs together
We'll talk to the trees and worship the wind
We'll appreciate the beauty of nature together
Then if you go-o I'll understand
Even if you end up leaving me, I'll accept it
Leave me just enough love to fill up my hand
Just leave me with enough love to remember you by
If you go away, If you go away, If you go away
But if you leave, it will still be devastating
If you go away as I know you must
I understand that you have to leave eventually
There'll be nothin' left in the world to trust
Without you, nothing will seem reliable or trustworthy
Just an empty room full of empty space
My life will be hollow without you
Like the empty look I see on your face
Like the look of sadness on your face when you're about to leave
Can I tell you now as you turn to go
Before you leave, can I express how much I'll miss you?
I'll be dying slowly till your next hello
Every day without you will be unbearable until I see you again
If you go away, If you go away, If you go away
Even though it hurts, I understand that you have to leave
But if you stay, I'll make you a night
But if you stay, I'll make every night intimate and special
Like no night has been or will be again
We'll share moments together that can never be replicated
I'll sail on your smile, I'll ride on your touch
Every little gesture from you will mean everything to me
I'll talk to your eyes that I-I love so much
I'll fall in love with you more and more every day
But if you go, I won't cry
I won't cry if you leave because I know we had something special
For the good's gone from goodbye
Even though it's goodbye, our memories and love will remain
If you go away, If you go away, If you go away
It's hard to say goodbye, but we'll always have our love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACQUES ROMAN BREL
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