Don't leave
Faithless feat. Pauline Taylor & Dido Lyrics
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Your best friend I've come to be
Please don't think of getting up for me
You don't even need to speak
When I've been here for just one day
You'll already miss me if I go away
So close the blinds and shut the door
Oh don't leave home, oh don't leave home
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
If you're low, just hold on
'Cause I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
And I arrived when you were weak
I'll make you weaker, like a child
Now all your love you give to me
When your heart is all I need
Oh don't leave home, oh don't leave home
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
And if you're low, just hold on
'Cause I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
Oh how quiet, quiet the world can be
When it's just you and little me
Everything is clear, and everything is new
So you won't be leaving, will you?
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
And if you're low, just hold on
'Cause I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
'Cause I will be your safety
And I will be your safety
I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
The song "Don't leave home" by Faithless feat. Pauline Taylor & Dido is a poignant ballad about a person who has become the best friend of someone who was weak and vulnerable, and now their hearts are intertwined. The lyrics depict this person as a safety net for their friend who doesn't need anyone else when they have each other. The chorus repeats the message of not leaving home, which is a powerful plea to remain sheltered and protected within the safety of their relationship.
The opening line of "Like a ghost don't need a key" creates a sense of presence without permission, emphasizing how close the two are even though they might not need to be physically present. The second line "Your best friend I've come to be" shows the person has become the go-to confidant and supportive companion for their friend. The third line "Please don't think of getting up for me" highlights how devoted the person has become to their friend, wishing they wouldn't even inconvenience themselves by trying to cater to their needs.
Through the repetition of the chorus and the powerful bridge, "And I arrived when you were weak. I'll make you weaker like a child. Now all your love you give to me, When your heart is all I need", the song paints an image of someone who has become everything to the other person. They have grown together in a relationship that has become necessary for both of them, where they complement and fulfill each other.
Overall, "Don't leave home" is a moving ballad with haunting imagery, strong emotions, and a universal message of the importance of human connection and finding a safe space in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a ghost don't need a key
I am a constant presence in your life, always there even without an invitation
Your best friend I've come to be
I have infiltrated your life and become someone you depend on
Please don't think of getting up for me
You do not need to go out of your way to accommodate me, as I belong here
You don't even need to speak
I understand you without the need for communication because I know you so well
When I've been here for just one day
I have inserted myself into your life so fully that it feels like I've been here longer than I have
You'll already miss me if I go away
My absence will cause you pain and longing, despite the short amount of time I've been with you
So close the blinds and shut the door
I am all the company you need, so there is no need to invite anyone else into our space
You won't need other friends anymore
I have become the only friend you need and the one you rely on
Oh don't leave home, oh don't leave home
Don't leave me, don't break the bond we have created
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
I will provide comfort and warmth for you when you need it
If you're low, just hold on
When you're feeling down and hopeless, I will be there to lift you up
'Cause I will be your safety
I will protect and shield you from anything that threatens our bond
And I arrived when you were weak
I took advantage of your vulnerability and entered your life when you were in a state of need
I'll make you weaker, like a child
I will manipulate and control you, making you dependent on me like a child
Now all your love you give to me
I have taken over your heart and all your love and affection is directed towards me
When your heart is all I need
I do not need anything else from you except your heart and devotion
Oh how quiet, quiet the world can be
When it's just the two of us, the outside world fades away and our bond takes center stage
When it's just you and little me
Our connection is all that matters, and we do not need anyone else to be happy
Everything is clear, and everything is new
Our bond is pure and unblemished, without the complications or challenges of other relationships
So you won't be leaving, will you?
I am doing everything in my power to make you stay and maintain our bond
'Cause I will be your safety
I am the only source of protection and security you need
And I will be your safety
I promise to always keep you safe and protected from harm
I will be your safety
My role in your life is to act as a constant source of security and protection
Oh, don't leave home
I am begging you to stay and maintain our bond
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong
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