Leaving the City
G Love Lyrics


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I know this guy
All night long
She used to bang on the wall
All night long
Now she gone
Oh couldn't carry on
Yes I'm a leaving the sad little light
Oh where I'm from
All night long
That's the noise in the streets
Baby all night long
Now I'm gone
I couldn't carry on
Yes I'm a leaving the sad little light
Oh baby I'm gone
Leaving the city
Yes I'm leaving the city
Outta town today
My got a little
All night long
See your dark fall over me
Baby all night long
Well now she's gone
Mmm couldn't carry on
Yes, I'm leaving the sad little light
And today I'm sure
All night long
That's a little bit too long
Well I'm a pack my bags I'm gone
Yes where I'm going
What dangers I may face
You know I'd a leave this place
Oh I gotta get on get on get on down
Get on down
Well I've been hanging out for too long
Wastin' time
See I've been stickin' runnin' round
Flying circles all the time
Gots to get away
Might not be back no more
See I'm a leaving
Don't you know baby that I'm gone




Oh I'm a leaving
Yes I'm a leaving the city tonight

Overall Meaning

The song “Leaving The City” by G Love is a blues-inspired track that delivers a story of a protagonist who decides to leave the city behind. The lyrics of the song express the frustration and weariness of the singer from the city life. The singer mentions a woman who used to bang on the wall all night long making it difficult to sleep. Eventually, the woman moves out, but the noise from the streets continues to disturb him. The singer finally decides to leave the city as he is tired of living in an environment that is sapping his energy and creativity.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses the desire to leave behind all the negative aspects of the city and start anew somewhere else. The lyrics mention how the singer is packing his bags and leaving town, ready to face whatever lies ahead of him. He realizes that he has been wasting too much time and needs to get away from flying circles all the time. The song talks about leaving the city behind and finding a new place to call home where the singer can find peace and happiness.


In summary, “Leaving The City” is a track that emphasizes the weariness of city life and the desire to find a place that is more peaceful and fulfilling.


Line by Line Meaning

I know this guy
I am familiar with this situation


All night long
Every night without fail


She used to bang on the wall
A woman would express dissatisfaction by hitting objects within her home


Now she gone
She has left


Oh couldn't carry on
I could no longer tolerate the situation


Yes I'm a leaving the sad little light
I am getting away from this unhappy place


Oh where I'm from
My place of origin


That's the noise in the streets
That's the bustle of city life


Baby all night long
Every night without fail


Now I'm gone
I have left


I couldn't carry on
I could no longer tolerate the situation


Yes I'm a leaving the sad little light
I am getting away from this unhappy place


Oh baby I'm gone
I have left


Leaving the city
Departing from urban life


Yes I'm leaving the city
I am departing from urban life


Outta town today
I'm leaving this city


My got a little
My motivation increased


See your dark fall over me
I feel the oppressive nature of city life


Well now she's gone
She has left


Mmm couldn't carry on
I could no longer tolerate the situation


Yes, I'm leaving the sad little light
I am getting away from this unhappy place


And today I'm sure
Today, I am certain


All night long
Every night without fail


That's a little bit too long
It's been going on for too long


Well I'm a pack my bags I'm gone
I am preparing to leave


Yes where I'm going
The destination to which I am traveling


What dangers I may face
The risks I might encounter


You know I'd leave this place
You know I want to get away from here


Oh I gotta get on get on get on down
I need to leave immediately


Well I've been hanging out for too long
I have spent too much time here


Wastin' time
Not being productive


See I've been stickin' runnin' round
I've been stuck in the same routine


Flying circles all the time
Never advancing or making progress


Gots to get away
I need to escape


Might not be back no more
I might not return


See I'm a leaving
I'm departing


Don't you know baby that I'm gone
I have left


Oh I'm a leaving
I am departing


Yes I'm a leaving the city tonight
I am departing from urban life tonight




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARRETT DUTTON

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