Don't Leave Me Lonely
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Jimmy and Jenny lived together
from January '84 till December '85
he was a rock and roll ladies' man
she was only 19 when she died

I played in bands with Jimmy
he used to get heavy from time to time
I didn't like the way he treated Jenny
I can still hear her cry

Don't leave me lonely
don't leave me alone

Don't leave me lonely
I can't make it on my own

Jimmy used to laugh about her
those girls are all the same
love them and leave them
that's the name of the game

He sure could play those drums
but the love game he couldn't play




he was a bastard to poor Jenny
and I can still hear her cry to this day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Digger's song Don't Leave Me Lonely tell the tragic story of Jimmy and Jenny's failed relationship. The singer, who played in a band with Jimmy, reveals that he didn't like the way Jimmy treated Jenny. Despite the fact that they lived together for almost two years, Jimmy couldn't commit to one woman and was a "rock and roll ladies' man." Jenny was only 19 when she died, and her cries can still be heard to this day.


The chorus centers around the plea to not be left lonely or alone, highlighting the fear and vulnerability that comes with a failed relationship. The singer's haunting memories of Jenny's pain and Jimmy's callousness portray a message that true love is not a game.


Interestingly, the specific time frame mentioned in the first line of the song, "January '84 till December '85," could be a personal reference to the band's own history or a reference to a particular era or moment in time. The song itself could be seen as a commentary on the destructive nature of rock and roll excess and its effect on personal relationships.


Other possible interpretations could center around themes of regret, missed opportunities for redemption, or the idea that true love requires more than just passion and chemistry. Whatever the interpretation may be, the raw emotions and painful memories expressed in the lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a failed relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Jimmy and Jenny lived together
Jimmy and Jenny were in a committed relationship and shared a living space


from January '84 till December '85
They lived together for almost two years, starting from January 1984 and ending in December 1985


he was a rock and roll ladies' man
Jimmy had a reputation for being attractive to women and romantically involved with many of them


she was only 19 when she died
Unfortunately, Jenny passed away at a young age of 19


I played in bands with Jimmy
The artist has experience being in musical groups with Jimmy


he used to get heavy from time to time
Jimmy would sometimes act in an aggressive or disrespectful manner


I didn't like the way he treated Jenny
The singer disapproved of how Jimmy treated his girlfriend Jenny


I can still hear her cry
The artist has vivid memories of Jenny's emotional turmoil, possibly crying due to how Jimmy treated her


Don't leave me lonely
I don't want to be alone


don't leave me alone
I need someone to be with me


I can't make it on my own
I can't handle life alone, without someone to rely on


Jimmy used to laugh about her
Jimmy would make fun of or belittle Jenny


those girls are all the same
Jimmy had a dismissive attitude towards women, seeing them as interchangeable and unimportant


love them and leave them
Jimmy had a selfish approach to relationships, where he would only pursue women for physical pleasure and then move on


that's the name of the game
Jimmy saw this pattern of behavior as a normal or expected part of romantic relationships


He sure could play those drums
Jimmy was talented in playing the instrument drums


but the love game he couldn't play
Despite his musical prowess, Jimmy was not skilled at building healthy or loving relationships


he was a bastard to poor Jenny
Jimmy was cruel, heartless, or unkind to Jenny, who did not deserve such treatment


and I can still hear her cry to this day
Jenny's pain and suffering has stuck with the singer, and still affects them emotionally today




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