Leave
Glen Hansard&Markéta Irglová Lyrics
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Before you stood up
And you won't disappoint me
I can do that myself
But I'm glad that you've come
Now if you don't mind
Leave, leave,
Leave, leave,
I don't understand, you've already gone
And I hope you feel better
Now that it's out
What took you so long
And the truth has a habit
Of falling out of your mouth
But now that it's come
If you don't mind
Leave, leave,
And please yourself at the same time
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you came to now
Leave, leave,
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave
The lyrics of Glen Hansard/Marketa Irglova's song Leave hold a lot of emotional depth and vulnerability. It seems to be a conversation between two people in a relationship that has run its course. The first person is asking the other to leave, even though they have been waiting and hoping for the relationship to continue. However, they state that they can't wait forever anymore. They also assure the other person that they won't be disappointed by their departure because they are used to taking care of themselves. The second person seems to have been holding back some truth or emotion, and it's only now that they are finally revealing it. The first person seems to be relieved that they finally said it, but also disappointed that it had to come to this. Even though they are asking the other person to leave, there is still an emotional connection and an acknowledgment of the bond that they shared.
The chorus repeats the command to leave, but there is a shift in meaning as the song progresses. At first, it's a more desperate plea, but gradually it becomes more of a release. The person is encouraging the other to leave, not just for their benefit but for their own as well. When they say "free yourself at the same time," it suggests that the person who's leaving might also be holding themselves back in some way by staying. By letting go of each other's hand, they are releasing each other from the burden of trying to make the relationship work when it has reached its natural end.
Overall, the song is about the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of letting go. Even when people are hurting each other, there is still a connection that can't be easily severed. The act of leaving can be both painful and liberating, and the song captures the bittersweet nature of that experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait forever is all that you said
You told me that you cannot wait indefinitely
Before you stood up
You got up from where you were seated
And you won't disappoint me
You won't let me down intentionally
I can do that myself
I am capable of disappointing myself, I don't need your help
But I'm glad that you've come
Despite it all, I am happy to have you here with me
Now if you don't mind
If it's okay with you
Leave, leave,
Please go away
And free yourself at the same time
Find your own happiness while you're at it
I don't understand, you've already gone
You have mentally checked out, even if you are physically here
And I hope you feel better
I want you to feel good about what you have said
Now that it's out
Now that you have voiced your thoughts
What took you so long
Why did you wait so long to say it?
And the truth has a habit
The truth has a tendency
Of falling out of your mouth
To escape from your lips, sooner or later
But now that it's come
Since it has already happened
If you don't mind
If it's okay with you
Let go of my hand
Release your grip from me
You said what you have to now
You have expressed everything you needed to say
Leave, leave,
Please go away
Leave, leave,
Please go away
Let go of my hand
Release your grip from me
You said what you have to now
You have expressed everything you needed to say
Leave, leave
Please go away
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLEN HANSARD, GLEN JAMES HANSARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I can't wait forever is all that you said
Before you stood up
And you won't disappoint me
I can do that myself
But I'm glad that you've come
Now if you don't mind
Leave leave
And free yourself at the same time
Leave leave
I don't understand, you've already gone
And I hope you feel better
Now that it's out
What took you so long
And the truth has a habit
Of falling out of your mouth
But now that it's come
If you don't mind
Leave leave
And please yourself at the same time
Leave leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave leave
Oh Leave leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave leave
@juanaperez4705
He is so underrated. I swear it give me chills to listen to his songs.
@charlesc1356
"You won't disappoint me; I can do that myself" Story of my life.
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I can't wait forever is all that you said
Before you stood up
And you won't disappoint me
I can do that myself
But I'm glad that you've come
Now if you don't mind
Leave leave
And free yourself at the same time
Leave leave
I don't understand, you've already gone
And I hope you feel better
Now that it's out
What took you so long
And the truth has a habit
Of falling out of your mouth
But now that it's come
If you don't mind
Leave leave
And please yourself at the same time
Leave leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave leave
Oh Leave leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave leave
@AshleyNite
God... This song makes me cry every time. Without fail.
@aslison1
I had a dream once that I met Glen Hansard on the street. It was a good dream
@KarinaVestergaard86
Just bought this album! I love it! His voice grabs my heart and makes it slow down to a quiet rythm.....
@Lunaflyy
This song breaks my heart....:-(
@MadeOfBlue
Amazing..
@yoshi545825
amazing song
@iTonymvm
Marketa Irglova don't figure in this song but still the beter one ! thanks for sharing