Kaytranada has worked with a wide array of artists including Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Robert Glasper, Lauren Faith, Mick Jenkins, GoldLink, Snoop Dogg, Freddie Gibbs, and Alicia Keys. His 2016 debut album, 99.9% features guest appearances from Phonte, Craig David, Vic Mensa, Little Dragon, and more. Bubba, his second album, was released the following December with Pharrell, Kali Uchis, and Masego among the contributors—and has won the young producer 2 Grammys at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
Leave Me Alone
Kaytranada Lyrics
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Boy, you blew my mind
But I'm tired of my heart being broken
And my love being taken for granted
I gave you all I had
So crazy
How you wasted my time
How you reached the borderline
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
There was a time I used to say "boy, I want you"
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
And there was a time I used to say "boy, I need you"
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Sorry baby, no time for this
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
There was a time I used to say "boy, I want you"
And there was a time I used to say "boy, I need you"
Sorry baby, no time for this
So crazy
Are you wasting my time, are you reaching for
Are you
Are you reaching the borderline?
Producer, beatmaker, now, I'd say at the moment, probably Kaytranada
I think he's, he's on that exact sort of thing that we like
You know, the musicality meeting the beats
You know, from the chords and the basslines, and the rhythms
You know, it's, and I mean, you probably agree, you know, he's
Shout to Kaytranada (big time)
Yeah, that whole, that whole Montreal scene
The lyrics of Kaytranada's song "Leave Me Alone" depict a relationship that has run its course. The singer acknowledges that their significant other once "blew [their] mind" but has since become a drain on their emotional wellbeing. They are tired of having their heart broken and their love taken for granted, despite giving their all to the relationship. The repetition of the phrase "leave me alone, go away" emphasizes the singer's desire for space and separation from their partner. The chorus also highlights how the singer has grown and changed, no longer needing or wanting their significant other around.
The verses contrast with the chorus by providing a glimpse into the past when the singer was deeply invested in the relationship. They admit to having said "boy, I want you" and "boy, I need you" at some point in their relationship. The language of the verses is wistful, suggesting that the relationship was once a source of vitality for the singer. However, they ultimately conclude that they no longer have time for the emotional manipulation and stagnation that characterized the relationship.
The lyrics of "Leave Me Alone" are a poignant commentary on the complexity of romantic relationships. They acknowledge the potential for love to consume and enrich us, while also acknowledging the potential for relationships to become draining and ultimately unsatisfying.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't deny or lie
I can't deny or lie about the effect you had on me.
Boy, you blew my mind
You had a major impact on me.
But I'm tired of my heart being broken
I'm exhausted from constantly having my heart broken.
And my love being taken for granted
I'm tired of my love being taken for granted.
I gave you all I had
I gave you everything I had.
So crazy
It's crazy.
How you wasted my time
It's crazy how much time you wasted.
How you reached the borderline
It's crazy how close you got to my breaking point.
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
I need you to leave me alone.
There was a time I used to say "boy, I want you"
I used to want you.
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
I need you to go away.
Leave me alone, go away, leave me alone
Please, just leave me alone.
And there was a time I used to say "boy, I need you"
I used to need you.
Sorry baby, no time for this
I don't have time for this.
Are you wasting my time, are you reaching for
Are you wasting my time? Are you trying to get something from me?
Are you
Really?
Are you reaching the borderline?
Are you pushing me to my limit?
Producer, beatmaker, now, I'd say at the moment, probably Kaytranada
Kaytranada is a producer and beatmaker.
I think he's, he's on that exact sort of thing that we like
We like the type of music Kaytranada makes.
You know, the musicality meeting the beats
We appreciate the mix of musicality and beats in Kaytranada's music.
You know, from the chords and the basslines, and the rhythms
We appreciate the use of chords, basslines, and rhythms in his music.
You know, it's, and I mean, you probably agree, you know, he's
You probably agree that he's...
Shout to Kaytranada (big time)
A big shoutout to Kaytranada.
Yeah, that whole, that whole Montreal scene
There's a lot of great music coming out of Montreal.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Louis Kevin Celestin, Shay Lia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kelismilks
Can’t deny or lie
Boy, you blew my mind
But I’m tired of my heard being broken
And my love being taken for granted
I gave you all I had
So crazy
How you wasted my time
How you reached the borderline
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
There was a time I used to say “boy, I want you”
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
And there was a time I used to say “boy, I need you”
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
Sorry baby, no time for this
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
Leave me alone, go away leave me alone
Leave me…
@johnyman13
7yrs later and i still come back to this masterpiece
@PistenDeer
Do you normally prefer your songs to sound like a morning alarm is going off in the middle of 'em
@Yaooosteve
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Anguesomo
Five years later this is still my jam
@akurabeats8804
same here
@risinglife9682
Fasho
@xaviermain4120
Yo🔥🤝
@ryanguy8105
Same here
@nikkiprimus5292
Samee
@UndrgrndTy
This track can make you feel sad, pensive, excited all in one.