Leave Me Now
Herbert [Matthew Herbert] Lyrics
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Still don't know you
(night is closing in)
Tired shoulders
It feels over
(it follows us again)
One year older
Never call again
Each new ending
So different
So different
Show me then
The things you do
Be the friend
I never knew
Show me things
That i cannot do
Do without
Or without you
Still don't know me
(tell me what you need)
Each roll over
It's so over
Can't console me
Leave me now
Never call again
Each new ending
So different
So different
Show me then
The things you do
Be the friend
I never knew
Show me things
That i can do
Do without
Or without you
The song "Leave Me Now" by Herbert (Matthew Herbert) is a heartfelt and emotional piece that explores the complexities of human relationships. The singer of the song seems to be in the midst of a broken relationship, where both parties have grown distant and have lost sight of each other. The opening lines of the song, "Still don't know you, tired shoulders, it feels over" captures this sense of drifting apart perfectly. The singer is tired, emotionally and physically, and is struggling to keep the relationship alive.
As the song progresses, we get the sense that the singer is resigned to the end of the relationship. The chorus, "leave me now, never call again" is a plea for closure, for the other person to let go and move on. The line "each new ending, so different" hints at the pain of going through endings repeatedly, each one feeling as fresh and painful as the last.
The bridge of the song is poignant, where the singer seems to be seeking a sense of closure and acceptance. "Show me then the things you do, be the friend I never knew" is an acknowledgement that the relationship has gone beyond repair, but there is a sense of longing for at least friendship and understanding between the two parties. The final line of the song, "do without or without you" is an acceptance that the singer must now move on, with or without the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I
I still don't understand you, and the night is getting darker.
Tired shoulders
I am physically and emotionally exhausted.
It feels over
Our relationship seems to have reached its end.
(it follows us again)
The same problems keep recurring in our relationship.
One year older
Time has passed, and we're not where we thought we would be.
Leave me now
I want to end this relationship now, and I don't want you to contact me again.
Never call again
I don't want to continue this relationship, and I don't want to hear from you anymore.
Each new ending
Each breakup is unique, but they all end up the same way.
So different
Although the way we break up is always different, the outcome is always the same.
Show me then
Demonstrate to me the things that you're capable of doing.
The things you do
The actions you take that make you who you are.
Be the friend
Act like a true friend to me, which is something I've never experienced from you.
I never knew
I have never experienced true friendship from you before.
Show me things
Teach me something new that I don't already know.
That I can do
Something that I can actively take part in doing myself.
Do without
Something that I can survive without, and that isn't dependent on you.
Or without you
I don't need you to be present for me to learn or grow, as I am capable of doing it on my own.
Still don't know me
You still do not understand who I am and what I need.
(tell me what you need)
Please communicate your needs to me, as I am still unsure of what they are.
Each roll over
Each failed attempt at fixing our relationship feels like a letdown.
It's so over
Our relationship has reached its end, and there's no going back.
Can't console me
I cannot be comforted, as our relationship has caused me too much pain and heartache.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JANN ARDEN RICHARDS
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