Don't Leave Me Alone
Joe D. Johnson Lyrics
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Verse 1:
What makes you think that I'm gonna wait forever
When we both know that your never gonna leave her
What makes you think that I don't wanna man
I could call my own
What makes you think that I don't want a family
Boy, I can't do this, it ain't right
I don't think that you should call me anymore
I can't sleep at night
I toss and turn
My mind is bursting
My conscious burns
I can't stop thinking about this love
And if the shoe was on the other foot
Chorus:
(Leave me alone), if your not gonna be here for me
(Leave me alone), if your not gonna do shyt for me
If you got a girl at home and she's pregnant
Wondering when your comin home
(Leave me alone), don't wanna know you got problems in your marriage
(Leave me alone), if you think I'm gonna help carry your baggage
(Leave me alone), cause I don't wanna share your love
Baby, I can bad on my own
(Listen)
Verse 2:
What makes you think that you could get away with murder
What makes it so easy for you to hurt her
What makes you think that I don't know that you can the same thing to me
I know you think I'll do anything for ya
Cause I been so greedy and selfish just like you
But now I'm finished, it ain't right
Even though it felt so right, it's still so wrong, oh
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Mon-day, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday
Friday, Saturday
If Sunday's only the day we spent a week
What's the purpose of us
It just ain't worth it to me
(Chorus)
In Joe D. Johnson's song "Don't Leave Me Alone," the singer expresses her frustration and sadness over being involved with a man who is already in a committed relationship. The lyrics reveal her feelings of betrayal and her desire to have a meaningful relationship with someone who is devoted to her. She questions why he thinks she will wait for him forever when they both know he will never leave his current partner. The singer expresses her desire for a happy family life that she cannot have with this man. She even speaks about her moral conscience and her inability to continue the affair, as it is not right for any of them.
The chorus emphasizes her demand for the man to leave her alone if he is not going to truly commit to her. She reminds him that she does not want to share his love and does not want to be involved in any of his relationship problems. The powerful lyrics show her strength and determination to stand up for herself and not let herself be used by someone who cannot give her what she needs.
The bridge highlights the everyday routine of the week and how their relationship is not worth the effort if it is just for one day. The singer questions the purpose of their affair as it does not seem to have any real meaning or long-term potential.
Overall, the song showcases the singer's inner turmoil in a relationship that is not healthy or fulfilling. She demands respect, honesty, and a true commitment from her partner, or else she will not continue to tolerate the affair.
Line by Line Meaning
What makes you think that I'm gonna wait forever
I won't wait around for you forever
When we both know that your never gonna leave her
We both know you won't leave your current partner
What makes you think that I don't wanna man
I could call my own
I want a man I can call my own
What makes you think that I don't want a family
I want to start a family
What makes you think that I wanna be unhappy
I don't want to be unhappy by being with you
Boy, I can't do this, it ain't right
I don't think that you should call me anymore
I can't continue with this relationship, and you shouldn't contact me anymore
I can't sleep at night
I can't sleep at night
I toss and turn
I toss and turn while thinking about our relationship
My mind is bursting
I am overwhelmed with thoughts about you and our relationship
My conscious burns
I feel guilty about being involved with you while you're in a relationship
I can't stop thinking about this love
I can't stop thinking about our love
And if the shoe was on the other foot
If the situation was reversed
(Leave me alone), if your not gonna be here for me
Leave me alone if you're not going to be here for me
(Leave me alone), if your not gonna do shyt for me
Leave me alone if you're not going to do anything for me
If you got a girl at home and she's pregnant
Wondering when your comin home
If you have a pregnant partner at home waiting for you
(Leave me alone), don't wanna know you got problems in your marriage
Don't involve me in your marriage problems
(Leave me alone), if you think I'm gonna help carry your baggage
Leave me alone if you think I'm going to help you carry your relationship baggage
(Leave me alone), cause I don't wanna share your love
Leave me alone because I don't want to share your love
Baby, I can bad on my own
I can be happy by myself
What makes you think that you could get away with murder
What makes you think you can get away with cheating on your partner
What makes it so easy for you to hurt her
Why is it so easy for you to hurt your partner
What makes you think that I don't know that you can the same thing to me
I know you're capable of doing the same thing to me
I know you think I'll do anything for ya
You think I will do anything for you
Cause I been so greedy and selfish just like you
I have been greedy and selfish like you
But now I'm finished, it ain't right
But now I'm done with this, it's not right
Even though it felt so right, it's still so wrong, oh
Even though it felt good, it's still wrong
Mon-day, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday
Friday, Saturday
If Sunday's only the day we spent a week
What's the purpose of us
It just ain't worth it to me
If we only spend one day together out of the week, what's the point of our relationship? It's not worth it to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBBY MANN ROBINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ALAIN DEWAELE
love this track !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
countrychess
Excellent !
Bart Ambrose
I played in Joe's band in Buckeye, AZ. Played this song with him many times, but he recorded it before I joined him.
Rocka-billy the kid
@Bart Ambrose Well that certainly helps. Thanks a lot sir!
Bart Ambrose
@Rocka-billy the kid I would guess we played it in key of A (it was a long time ago). The instrumental part was basically a knockoff of Duane Eddy's Ramrod, so playing those open strings would have given it the twang factor.
Rocka-billy the kid
Any chance you remember how you played it? Like what key and where the licks were and stuff?
Jesper Gustafsson
Nice one!
Ken Sucher
If you are interested in hearing more of Joe's song you can get his new compilation CD where I did. His website is joedjohnson.com
ACP
I like this version, very 60s. What year was this?
Bullslukaren
1963