Leave The World Behind
House/Electro Lyrics


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Disappearing city I leave what's lost behind
And see a new horizon and hear a voice inside say
""Are you listening? Are you listening to me?
Are you listening? Are you listening?
'Cause you've been pushing at the wall just to see if it comes crashing down
This foundation is something real you can believe in""
The coal is burning hot and the wheels spin like the thoughts in the mind of the man in the window pane Now I'm feeling caught I get tied into a knot
It's the riddle of the runaway
If all I have I leave behind then what is left for me to find? Are you listening? Are you listening to me or are you pushing at the wall just to see if it comes crashing down?
Yeah you've been trying not to fall but you've been standing on some shaky ground some shaky ground But this foundation
Is something real you can believe in
Yeah it's something real you can believe in
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
I'm coming home




Don't let me go
Don't let me go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to House/Electro's song "Leave the World Behind" capture the feeling of leaving behind all that is familiar and embarking on a new journey or adventure. The opening line about a "disappearing city" sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the singer leaves behind what is lost and sees a new horizon. The chorus asks the listener whether they are truly listening, both to the singer's voice and to their own inner voice, before encouraging them to believe in something real.


The second verse introduces some darker themes, with mentions of burning coal and spinning wheels representing the chaotic thoughts of a man looking out of a window. The riddle of the runaway represents the enigma of life, and the question of what is left to find if everything is left behind. The lyrics then return to the chorus, reminding the listener that in the face of uncertainty, they can rely on a foundation that is real and something they can believe in.


"Leave the World Behind" is an energetic and powerful song that captures the spirit of new beginnings and self-discovery. It features a strong beat and electrifying synths, both hallmarks of House and Electro music. The song was originally released in 2009 by Swedish House Mafia, featuring collaborative efforts from Laidback Luke and Deborah Cox. Since then, it has become a popular anthem in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene.


Line by Line Meaning

Disappearing city I leave what's lost behind
I am leaving behind a familiar place and all the negative experiences and feelings associated with it


And see a new horizon and hear a voice inside say
As I move towards new possibilities, I am also hearing an inner voice that is prompting me to listen and pay attention


"Are you listening? Are you listening to me? Are you listening? Are you listening? 'Cause you've been pushing at the wall just to see if it comes crashing down This foundation is something real you can believe in"
The voice is asking if I am truly paying attention and if my actions are purposeful. It also reminds me to trust in a solid foundation I can count on, instead of constantly trying to test its limits.


The coal is burning hot and the wheels spin like the thoughts in the mind of the man in the window pane
The pace of life and its many moving parts is causing everything to feel overwhelming and hard to keep up with


Now I'm feeling caught I get tied into a knot It's the riddle of the runaway
Despite moving forward, I feel trapped and unable to escape from the problems I am facing


If all I have I leave behind then what is left for me to find? Are you listening? Are you listening to me or are you pushing at the wall just to see if it comes crashing down?
I am questioning if there will be anything left to discover or if I am simply leaving behind everything I know. I also wonder if I am acting out of a genuine desire for new experiences or if I am simply trying to test my limits.


Yeah you've been trying not to fall but you've been standing on some shaky ground some shaky ground But this foundation Is something real you can believe in Yeah it's something real you can believe in
I have been trying to stay steady on unstable ground, but I am reminded that there is something solid I can rely on for safety and security.


Don't let me go Don't let me go I'm coming home Don't let me go Don't let me go
I am expressing a desire to be held accountable and not be allowed to stray too far from the path leading me back to a place of comfort and security.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALEB STEVENSON CHAPMAN

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