Don't Leave Me This Way
Houston Thelma Lyrics
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Mmhm, mmhm, oh, oh
Ah, ah
Don't leave me this way
I can't survive, I can't stay alive, without your love
Oh baby, don't leave me this way, no
I can't exist, I'll surely miss your tender kiss
Ahh, baby, my heart is full of love and desire for you
Now come on down and do what you gotta do
You started this fire down in my soul
Now can't you see it's burning outta control
And come on, satisfy the need in me
'Cause only your good lovin' can set me free (set me free, set me free), yeah
Don't, don't you leave me this way, no
Don't you understand I'm at your command
Oh baby, please, please, don't leave me this way
No, baby
Don't leave me this way, no
I can't survive, I can't stay alive without your love
Baby, don't leave me this way
Ahh, baby, my heart is full of love and desire for you
So come on down and do what you got to do
You started this fire down in my soul
Now can't you see it's burning out of control
So come on, satisfy the need in me
'Cause only your good lovin' can set me free (set me free, set me free), ah
Need your lovin', baby, need it, need it
Satisfy the need in me
Satisfy the need in me
Hey hey, baby, come and satisfy the need in me
Whoa baby, come and satisfy the need in me
Oh baby, don't leave me this way
Don't leave me this way
No, don't leave me this way
No, don't leave me this way, baby
Don't leave me, don't leave me this way, babe
Oh, baby
Oh, don't leave me this way, no
Don't leave me this way
In this song, the singer is begging their lover not to leave them. They express that they can't survive or stay alive without their love. The singer's heart is full of love and desire for their lover and they request that their lover come and fulfill their needs. The chorus repeats the plea not to leave, emphasizing how important their love is to the singer's wellbeing. They state that only their lover's good loving can set them free.
The lyrics express a deep longing for love and connection, and the fear of losing it. The singer is vulnerable and open in their plea, putting all their emotions on display. The repetition of phrases like "don't leave me this way" and "satisfy the need in me" emphasize the urgency of the situation and the desperation of the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Leave Me This Way" express a universal feeling of love and the fear of losing it. It's a powerful plea to hold on to the one you love and the importance of fulfilling each other's needs in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't leave me this way
I am afraid that if you leave me, I will not be able to cope with the loss and the loneliness that follows
I can't survive, I can't stay alive, without your love
My soul is so intertwined with yours that without your love, I feel like I am dying and cannot continue living
Oh baby, don't leave me this way, no
I am pleading with you, my beloved, to not abandon me in this moment of need and desperation
I can't exist, I'll surely miss your tender kiss
Without the tender touch of your lips, I feel like my existence is meaningless and empty
Ahh, baby! My heart is full of love and desire for you
My heart is overflowing with love and passion for you, my beloved
Now com'on down and do what you gotta do
I am urging you to come to me and do whatever it takes to ease the ache in my heart
You started this fire down in my soul
You ignited my innermost desires, and now my longing for you has become an unquenchable flame
Now can't you see it's burning outta control
The intensity of my feelings for you is so great that it's starting to overwhelm and consume me
Com'on, satisfy the need in me
I am begging for you to fulfill the yearning in my heart for your love and touch
'Cause only your good lovin' can set me free
Only your love has the power to liberate me from the emotional chains that bind me and bring me true happiness
Don't, don't you leave me this way, no
I am pleading with you to not leave me in this moment of vulnerability and need
Don't you understand I'm at your command
You have complete power over my heart and emotions, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep you by my side
Oh baby please, please, don't leave me this way
I am desperate to keep you with me and am willing to plead and beg for your love
I can't survive, I can't stay alive without your love
Again, I am expressing how important your love is to me and how much I would struggle without it
So com'on down and do what you got to do
Once more, I am urging you to come and help fill the void in my heart
Need you lovin', baby need it, need it
I am emphasizing just how much I need and crave your love, my beloved
Satisfy the need in me
I am once again begging you to fulfill my deep need for your love and affection
Well baby, come and satisfy the need in me
I am imploring you to come and fulfill my desires, as only you can
Whoa baby, come and satisfy the need in me
I am reiterating my fervent desire for you to fulfill my deepest longing for your love
No, don't leave me this way
Once again, I am fearful of being abandoned by you and am begging you to stay with me
Don't, baby don't leave me this way babe
In one final desperate plea, I am begging you, my beloved, to not leave me alone and heartbroken
Oh, baby
My love for you is so strong and true that I am helpless without you by my side
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cary Grant Gilbert, Leon Huff, Kenny Gamble
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