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Daggers Lyrics


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I’ve been drinking, drive me home
Everyone here just makes me feel old
And I don’t care if you want to stay
I’m not going alone, at least not today

I wanna go where the street lights end
And these people were never my friends
One day we could move away
You’re not ready, but you listen when I say

We don't know what we're missing
But we'll miss it if we stay
Woo, woo. (x2)

Wherever we go, things will never change
You'll always be a part of me
But I don't wanna die in this place

Whatever you do just don't ask me to stay
'Cause nothing's gonna get in my way
I've never had a doubt
I’ve got it figured out
It's time for me to leave you now
I'm gonna leave you now

Another small town sacrifice
Think about the loss and think about the life
We could have if we move away
Come on, listen to me when I say

You don't know what you're missing
But you'll miss it if you stay
Woo, woo. (x2)

Wherever we go things will never change
You'll always be a part of me
But I don't wanna die in this place

Whatever you do just don't ask me to stay
'Cause nothing's gonna get in my way
I've never had a doubt
I've got it figured out
It’s time for me to leave you now

I feel foreign in the place I know (x3)

We don't know what we're missing
But we'll miss it if we stay (x2)

Wherever we go things will never change
I’m sick of being so naive
But I don't wanna die in this place

Whatever you do just don't ask me to stay
'Cause nothing's gonna get in my way
I've never had a doubt




I've got it figured out
It’s time for me to leave this town

Overall Meaning

The song "Leave" by Daggers is about the desire to leave a small town and start a new life. The singer is feeling trapped in their current situation, and feels like they don't belong with the people around them. They are ready to move on and find something better for themselves, but their friend is not quite as ready to let go.


The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer drinking and feeling out of place. They are ready to go somewhere where they can make a fresh start and leave behind the people who make them feel old. Despite their desire to leave, they are not willing to go alone.


In the chorus, the singer explains that leaving is a risk - they don't know what they're missing, but they know they will miss it if they stay. They are sure that they need to leave, and are ready to break free to find something better.


The second verse focuses more on the idea that leaving is sacrifice. The singer knows that they will always be connected to the people and places they leave behind, but that doesn't mean they can't move forward. They urge their friend to join them, even though he or she may not be quite as sure.


Overall, "Leave" is a song about the struggle to leave behind what is familiar to find something better. The singer is sure that they need to leave, but they know that it won't be easy. Despite the challenges that lie ahead, they are willing to take the risk because staying where they are is simply not an option.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ve been drinking, drive me home
I’m emotionally exhausted and inebriated, please take me home


Everyone here just makes me feel old
The people around me make me feel stagnant and out of place


And I don’t care if you want to stay
I have made my decision to leave and I am content with it


I’m not going alone, at least not today
I refuse to stay behind, even if it means leaving without company


I wanna go where the street lights end
I desire to venture into the unknown, to a place outside of my current scope of experience


And these people were never my friends
I truly do not identify with the people around me


One day we could move away
Perhaps one day we can carve out a new existence in a different place


You’re not ready, but you listen when I say
While you may not yet be prepared to leave, you understand my reasoning


We don't know what we're missing
We are unaware of the possibilities that await us


But we'll miss it if we stay
Staying here will cause us to miss out on opportunities elsewhere


Wherever we go, things will never change
Even if we move, some things will inevitably remain the same


You'll always be a part of me
You will always hold a special place in my heart


But I don't wanna die in this place
I refuse to remain stagnant in a place that does not fulfill me


Whatever you do just don't ask me to stay
Please respect my decision to leave, as nothing will sway me


'Cause nothing's gonna get in my way
I have resolved to do what I must, and no obstacle can prevent that


I've never had a doubt
My decision to leave has never been uncertain or wavering


I’ve got it figured out
I have a plan for what I want and how to achieve it


It's time for me to leave you now
The moment has come for me to depart from this place and from you


Another small town sacrifice
I recognize that leaving this small town requires a sacrifice


Think about the loss and think about the life
While there will be a loss, there is also the potential for a better life elsewhere


Come on, listen to me when I say
Please heed my words, as I have made up my mind


I feel foreign in the place I know
Despite being familiar with this place, I feel like a stranger


I’m sick of being so naive
I am tired of being inexperienced and limited


It’s time for me to leave this town
It is finally time for me to break free from this place and start anew




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Comments from YouTube:

JdoubleAplusTalone

It's sound like him, but completely different at the same time. I love it! <3

wendymusicmoviefan96

Genial track! <3

Debbie Murray

Hi, where can I get the Daggers music? I cant find it anywhere... especially "Money"

wierd vids

I don't like it...but love hurts 3

Music2sea

Ok... leave!

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