Leave
Hope Lyrics


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Please get out of my head
So I can close my eyes
Can't sleep for all these lies
No matter how I try
I hate this secret world
Made up of lies and shame
I hate the feeling that
Somehow I am to blame
Man, you're sick and twisted
What the heck you get out of messing with a little boy
Your secrets kept within the tears I've wept
I can't believe this is your secret joy
CHORUS: Wait a minute, hold on, wait a minute hold on--I want to leave
Wait a minute, hold on
The day you came around
Was the day of childhood end
The day I learned to lie
And still I must pretend
That you are still a friend
Instead of my worst foe
When will this pain end
I wish that I could know
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
I hear your laugher echoing inside my head
I don't know how much more that I can take
I wish that somehow they would find you dead
CHORUS: Wait a minute, hold on, wait a minute hold on--I want to leave
Wait a minute, hold on
These demons are laughing at me
Skin like ice and eyes so blue
They come to me in dreams
And I don't know what to do




Wait a minute, hold on
Wait a minute...

Overall Meaning

The song "Leave" by Hope is about offering help and support to a friend who is going through a tough time. The lyrics describe the singer's concern for their friend who is struggling with addiction and depression. The opening lines, "The second someone mentioned you were all alone, I could feel the trouble coursing through your veins," convey a sense of urgency and fear for the friend's safety.


The chorus, "If you look into the distance there's a house upon the hill, Guiding like a lighthouse to a place where you'll be, Safe to feel at grace 'cause we've all made mistakes, If you've lost your way, I will leave the light on," emphasizes the theme of hope and offers a safe haven for the friend to seek refuge in. The use of a lighthouse as a metaphor for guidance creates a sense of security and safety, while the repetition of the line "I will leave the light on" reinforces the singer's commitment to being there for their friend.


Throughout the song, the singer urges their friend to reach out for help and to not give up, recognizing that recovery is a process that requires bravery and support. The final lines, "And you've lost your way, I will leave the light on," are a poignant reminder that help and hope are always available to those who seek it.


Line by Line Meaning

The second someone mentioned you were all alone
As soon as I heard that you were feeling lonely and isolated, I could sense your pain.


I could feel the trouble coursing through your veins
I could feel that the pain inside you was worsening and becoming more difficult to control.


Now I know it's got a hold
Now I realize that your situation has become all-consuming and is taking over your life.


Just a phone call left unanswered had me sparking up
Not getting a response to my call had me lighting up cigarettes and worrying about where you might be.


These cigarettes won't stop me wondering where you are
Even though I'm smoking to cope with the stress of your absence, I can't stop wondering where you are or what you're doing.


Don't let go, keep a hold
Please don't give up hope, keep fighting and hold on to the possibility of a brighter future.


If you look into the distance there's a house upon the hill
If you look ahead, there's a beacon of light up on the hill that points to a place of security and peace.


Guiding like a lighthouse to a place where you'll be
This light is like a lighthouse beacon that will show you the way to a place where you can feel at ease.


Safe to feel at grace 'cause we've all made mistakes
You will be secure and at peace there because we all have made mistakes and can relate to your experiences.


If you've lost your way
If you're feeling lost and alone in the world, this beacon of light is a symbol of hope for a better way forward.


I will leave the light on
I promise to keep this light burning as a sign of hope and support for you, no matter how long you may need it.


Tell me what's been happening, what's been on your mind
Please open up to me and share what's been going on in your life and on your mind, so I can understand and help you through it.


Lately you've been searching for a darker place to hide, that's alright
It's okay that you're feeling like you need to hide away, but I want to make sure you're safe wherever you are.


But if you carry on abusing, you'll be robbed from us
If you continue down a path of substance abuse, it will only push us further away from each other and rob us of our closeness.


I refuse to lose another friend to drugs
I'm determined to be there for you and help you through this because I can't bear the thought of losing you to addiction.


Just come home, don't let go
Please come back to us and don't give up hope or let go of the fight for a better future.


And I know you're down and out now but I need you to be brave
I understand that you're feeling really low and defeated right now, but I need you to summon the courage to keep going and fighting for yourself.


Hiding from the truth ain't gonna make this all okay
Ignoring the reality of your situation and hiding from the truth isn't going to make things any better or easier to deal with.


I'll see your pain if you don't feel our grace
I want to be able to recognize and understand your pain even if you're not able to express it, and I'm here to offer you and our friends grace and support.


And you've lost your way
If you're feeling lost and uncertain about where to go next, just know that I will keep this light on to guide you back to safety.


I will leave the light on
I want you to know that I will always be here for you, no matter what, and this light will always be shining as a symbol of hope and support.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: John Montgomery, Leland Bell, Roderick Palmer

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@saras.1912

"Hope Leaves"

In the corner beside my window
There hangs a lonely photograph
There is no reason
I'd never notice
A memory that could hold me back

There is a wound that's always bleeding
There is a road I'm always walking
And I know you'll never return to this place

Gone through days without talking
There is a comfort in silence
So used to losing all ambition
Struggling to maintain what's left

There is a wound that's always bleeding
There is a road I'm always walking
And I know you'll never return to this place

Once undone, there is only smoke
Burning in my eyes to blind
To cover up what really happened
Force the darkness unto me

There is a wound that's always bleeding
There is a road I'm always walking
And I know you'll never return to this place.



All comments from YouTube:

@warlockdruid

That chord progression is so intimate.

@88omair

Intimate is the right word. This song always makes love to my ears

@yitzchak1853

magma bad

@warlockdruid

@@yitzchak1853 Toxic

@boab69y2k

So Beautiful - apart from the strech from the 5th fret to the first 😂🤣 -

@toprak3479

@@boab69y2k Beauty comes with a price...

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@VikingLady219

One of the most beautiful songs ever written!

@markdemars7044

Absolutely no doubt about it.
I totally agree with you definitely.

@StormKillzone

it gets better the more you listen to it too

@stranac1978

love u all ♥️

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