Don't leave
Joel Baker Lyrics
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I was all signed up
All of my friends knew, all of this felt new
I was all tied up
I was so wrong yeah, I was so long yeah
'Crastinating, Preed it right
Now I’ve seen the light yeah
And that’s the main thing
Shoulda held your hand love
Hand’s up, I know I’m out of time
How’d I change your mind, I’m begging
Please, just stay don’t leave, this way
Won’t you hold on?, Just wait
(just wait, just wait) don’t leave, this way
All this might sound strange but I’m
Still stuck on your sound wave
You’re the up on my down days
I know you hate to pack
Put the suitcase down babe
I never gave us the time of day
I’d be kinda blue if you’re miles away
Kinda knew but I shyed away
What I’m tryna say
This was only meant to be two weeks huh
Now I’m so mad that the two weeks up
Singing ooo Jesus, know I’m outta time
How’d I change your mind, I’m begging
Please, just stay don’t leave, this way
Won’t you hold on?, Just wait
(just wait, just wait) don’t leave, this way
This was only meant to be two weeks huh
Now I'm so mad that the two weeks up
What am I gonna do without you?
Things seems blue without you
Too much space in my room without you
I know I'm out of time
How'd I change your mind?
I'm begging please, just stay
Don’t leave, this way
Won’t you hold on?, Just wait
(just wait, just wait) don’t leave, this way
Da da da da, hey na don't you leave me
Don't you, don't you leave like this
Don't you leave me
Don't you, don't you leave this way
In Joel Baker's song "Don't Leave," the lyrics depict a narrator who realizes that they were deeply invested in a romantic relationship that has now come to an end. The opening lines express how the singer was fully committed and involved in the relationship, feeling like they had everything figured out. However, their realization that they were wrong and took things for granted comes too late. The singer reflects on their mistakes, admitting that they should have shown more courage and been there for their partner. They express regret and a desire for another chance, pleading with their partner to stay and not leave them in this state of heartbreak.
The lyrics also reveal that the singer still holds on to their love for their partner, implying that they are unable to move on. The line "You're the up on my down days" suggests that the partner brought joy and happiness to the singer's life, and without them, their days feel empty and blue. The singer confesses that they took their relationship for granted, never giving it the attention it deserved. Now that the two weeks they had spent apart are over, they regret not valuing their partner and the time they had together.
Overall, "Don't Leave" captures the feeling of regret, longing, and desperation to salvage a love that has slipped away. It's a plea to hold on and give the singer another chance to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
I was so in babe, I was so in babe
I was deeply in love, completely absorbed by it
I was all signed up
I committed myself wholeheartedly
All of my friends knew, all of this felt new
Everyone around me noticed how different and exciting this was
I was all tied up
I felt emotionally connected and invested
I was so wrong yeah, I was so long yeah
In hindsight, I realize my mistakes and how much time has passed
'Crastinating, Preed it right
I procrastinated and messed it up
Now I’ve seen the light yeah
Now I understand the truth and the importance of the situation
And that’s the main thing
That realization is crucial and significant
I shoulda manned up
I should have been brave and taken responsibility
Shoulda held your hand love
I should have been there for you and supported you
Hand’s up, I know I’m out of time
I admit that I am running out of time to fix things
How’d I change your mind, I’m begging
I desperately want to understand how I can convince you to stay
All this might sound strange but I’m
This confession may be unusual, but it's true
Still stuck on your sound wave
I'm still captivated by your presence and the way you make me feel
You’re the up on my down days
You bring me joy even during my lowest moments
I know you hate to pack
I understand that you dislike leaving and moving on
Put the suitcase down babe
Please reconsider leaving and stay with me
I never gave us the time of day
I never valued our relationship enough
I’d be kinda blue if you’re miles away
I would feel sad and alone if you were far from me
Kinda knew but I shyed away
I had an inclination but I hesitated and avoided facing it
What I’m tryna say
What I'm attempting to express is
This was only meant to be two weeks huh
Initially, I thought our connection would be short-lived
Now I’m so mad that the two weeks up
Now I regret that the limited time we had is over
Singing ooo Jesus, know I’m outta time
Expressing frustration and desperation as I realize I don't have much time left
How’d I change your mind, I’m begging
I plead for an answer on how I can persuade you to change your decision
This was only meant to be two weeks huh
Once again emphasizing the initial expectation of a short-term relationship
Now I'm so mad that the two weeks up
Now I feel angry that the limited time we had has elapsed
What am I gonna do without you?
I am lost and uncertain about how to live without you
Things seems blue without you
Life appears sad and empty in your absence
Too much space in my room without you
The void in my life is noticeable and overwhelming
I know I'm out of time
I'm fully aware that I don't have much time left
How'd I change your mind?
I desperately want to understand what influenced your decision
I'm begging please, just stay
I am pleading with you to reconsider and remain with me
Don’t leave, this way
Please don't abandon our relationship like this
Won’t you hold on?, Just wait
Could you please hold on and give us another chance?
(just wait, just wait) don’t leave, this way
Please be patient and don't end our relationship in this manner
Da da da da, hey na don't you leave me
Expressing urgency and pleading for the person not to leave
Don't you, don't you leave like this
Begging them to reconsider and not abandon our relationship in this manner
Don't you leave me
Pleading with them not to leave my side
Don't you, don't you leave this way
Urging them not to end our relationship in this way
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