I'm Leavin' You
Chester Burnett Lyrics

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Well maybe in the mornin', I don't know
Baby don't know, just how soon
But I'm leavin' you
Woman I've got to put you down
Well if you can't treat me right
Ain't no use for me hangin' around

Well you told me that you love me

You cross your heart to die
But I found out that wasn't so
I'm leavin' you
Woman I got to put you down
Girl if you can't treat me right
Ain't no use for me hangin' around

Well early in the mornin' before I rise
You lay that role in your bloodshot eyes
You's a mean little thing, meanest woman I ever seen
No matter how I try to treat you right
Still you's a mean little thing

Well you told me that you love me
You cross your heart to die
But I found out, baby, bye bye
I'm leavin'
Woman I got to put you down
Well if you can't treat me right
Ain't no use for me hangin' around

Well early in the morning before I rise
You lay that role in your bloodshot eyes
You's a mean little thing
Mean little thing as you can be
Well if you can't treat me right
Still you's a mean little thing

I'm leavin'
I'm leavin'

I'm leavin'
I'm leavin'

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Leavin' You" by Chester Burnett portrays the story of a man who has had enough of his woman's mistreatment and decides to leave her. The opening lines suggest that the man is unsure of when he will leave but he knows that it will be soon. The repetition of the phrase "I'm leavin' you" is used to emphasize the man's resolve to leave no matter what.

The lyrics also highlight the woman's failure to treat the man right despite her claims of love. The man has discovered that the woman's love was not genuine and he cannot continue to be with someone who treats him poorly. The verse "Well early in the mornin' before I rise, You lay that role in your bloodshot eyes" suggests that the woman is not trust-worthy and is possibly drinking or doing drugs.

The chorus emphasizes the man's decision to leave and emphasizes that if the woman cannot treat him right, there is no reason for him to stay.

In summary, the song is about a man who has had enough of his woman's mistreatment and has decided to leave her. The lyrics depict the man's resolve to leave and highlight the woman's insincerity and lack of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Well maybe in the mornin', I don't know
I'm not sure when I'll be leaving, maybe tomorrow morning

Baby don't know, just how soon
I haven't decided exactly when I'll be leaving

But I'm leavin' you
I'm leaving you, ending our relationship

Woman I've got to put you down
I have to break up with you

Well if you can't treat me right
If you can't treat me with respect and kindness

Ain't no use for me hangin' around
There's no point in me staying in this relationship if you can't treat me properly

Well you told me that you love me
You said you loved me

You cross your heart to die
You vowed to love me forever

But I found out that wasn't so
But I discovered that was not true

Well early in the mornin' before I rise
When I wake up early in the morning

You lay that role in your bloodshot eyes
You pretend to be something you're not, with red and puffy eyes