The single surpassed the popularity of Murray's version, and became Dean's biggest international success, becoming a top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #4, becoming her highest charting single there, tied with her 1984 single "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)". It was her first top 40 hit in the UK in four years. When released around Europe, it became a success. The song also became successful on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Songs chart peaking at number 19 and number 50 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales.
Who's Leaving Who
Hazell Dean Lyrics
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Running out of reasons to try.
The leaves of change have fallen down
With both of us wondering why.
We're all alone but still it seems
We're thousands of miles apart
The sands of time have shifted now
And I don't know the answers
'Cause I don't know the questions
I'm just trying 'cause I don't even know
Who's leaving who?
Is it me is it you?
Do you think we could change if we knew?
Tell me who's leaving who?
Is there anything left we can do?
Can you tell me who's leaving who?
Talk to me is there a chance of working
It out heart to heart?
Can we go beyond our angry eyes
Before everything else falls apart?
And I don't know the answers
'Cause I don't know the questions
I'm just trying 'cause I don't even know
Who's leaving who?
Is it me is it you?
And I don't know the answers
'Cause I don't know the questions
I'm just trying 'cause I don't even know
Who's leaving who?
Is it me is it you?
The lyrics of Hazell Dean's song Who's Leaving Who depict a relationship that is falling apart with both parties unsure of who is ending things. The singer describes how they are running out of reasons to try and make things work and how the leaves of change have fallen, leaving both people wondering why. Despite being alone, they still feel miles apart, and the sands of time have shifted, signaling the beginning of the end.
The singer then admits that they don't know the answers to the situation because they don't even know the questions. They ask who is leaving who and if anything can be done to change the outcome. They plead with their partner to talk to them and try to work things out heart to heart before everything falls apart. The song ends with the repeated chorus of "Who's leaving who? Is it me or is it you?" without a clear resolution.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of confusion, desperation, and a lack of control in a deteriorating relationship. The singer is unsure of how to salvage the situation and asking for clarity, but ultimately the fate of the relationship remains uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are with good-bye in our eyes
We have already accepted the end of our relationship.
Running out of reasons to try.
We have tried everything we could think of, but nothing worked.
The leaves of change have fallen down
Things have changed and we cannot go back to the way things were.
With both of us wondering why.
We cannot understand what went wrong in our relationship.
We're all alone but still it seems
We are physically together, but emotionally separated.
We're thousands of miles apart
Our emotional distance is greater than any physical distance.
The sands of time have shifted now
Our relationship has changed and we cannot stop it.
And the end is beginning to start.
Our relationship is coming to an end.
And I don't know the answers
I am uncertain about what to do next.
'Cause I don't know the questions
I don't even know where to start to find the answers.
I'm just trying 'cause I don't even know
I am doing the best I can without knowing what to do exactly.
Who's leaving who?
We are unsure who is responsible for the end of our relationship.
Is it me is it you?
We are questioning each other's role in the end of our relationship.
Do you think we could change if we knew?
We are wondering if we can save our relationship if we understand the problems.
Tell me who's leaving who?
We need to know who is responsible for the end of our relationship.
Is there anything left we can do?
We need to know if there is anything we can do to save our relationship.
Talk to me is there a chance of working
We need to communicate and try to save our relationship.
It out heart to heart?
We need to have an honest and open conversation about our relationship.
Can we go beyond our angry eyes
We need to stop being angry and try to understand each other.
Before everything else falls apart?
Before it's too late to save our relationship, we need to act.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK WHITE, MARK SPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DISCOMANIAC69
"Here we are with good-bye in our eyes
Running out of reasons to try.
The leaves of change have fallen down
With both of us wondering why.
We're all alone but still it seems
We're thousands of miles apart
The sands of time have shifted now" ♥
@pierslindsay8646
1988 - I was 16. God I wish I could go back.
@hugovancleef2211
One of the very best live artists I have ever seen!
@alanbrand1383
She's clearly miming 😅😅😅
@alisonlaing5626
STILL "WOWS" me today/night........an 80,s"Xlassic"....when pop was pop............some "AWSOME" music belongs to the 80,s.........and HD was/IS one of the BEST🌹💐🍒🎉❤
@synthwave7
An iconic and top voice from the 80's. I wish those days can some back.
@doug220766
I think Hazel Dean is a fantastic singer and I listen to her music all the time on Youtube
@Tiranawest
Good taste 🙂
@chrismarshall723
My favourite Hazell Dean single, it kick started her career again. S/A/W may not have written it but they knew exactly it woud suit her voice. She's a lovely lady.
@nicholalaw2681
Brilliant
@jonathanbarr8781
Reminds me ov our leaving the big school song back in 88.great artist loved Hazel deans songs. She was great back in the good old days.