Don't Leave Me
L.Subramaniam & Stephane Grapelli Lyrics
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Lost my way so long ago
And the poison still flows through my veins
But that's alright my baby
Don't look at me that way
Yeah I did not fake it
Don't look at me that way
A circle feels like a direction
And the engines never seem to cool, yeah
But that's all right my darlin'
You ain't nobody's fool
And they are lying baby
When they said I treat you cruel
But that's all right my darlin'
Don't look at me that way
I did not fake it
Don't look at me that way
The lyrics of L. Subramaniam and Stephane Grapelli's song "Don't Leave Me" depicts a person who admits to having made mistakes in the past, but who now wishes to make things better with their loved one. The song appears to be from the point of view of someone who is lost or directionless, someone who has been poisoned by their past but wants to move on from it. The singer seems to be aware of the fact that they have hurt their significant other, but states that they did not do so intentionally. They advise their partner not to believe what others may have said about them, as they are not who they appear to be.
The line "A circle feels like a direction, I keep spinning round and round" could represent the feeling of going around in circles and not making progress, or the feeling of being trapped in the same cycle of mistakes. The engine never cooling is a metaphor for the turmoil that the singer is experiencing.
The line "But that's all right my darlin', you ain't nobody's fool" expresses the singer's understanding that their partner may be wary or cautious about trusting them again. However, they reassure their significant other that they are not foolish for giving them another chance.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Leave Me" convey a sense of regret, self-awareness, and a desire to make things right with a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems I got the wrong directions
It appears that I have been traveling in the wrong direction.
Lost my way so long ago
I have been lost for a very long time.
And the poison still flows through my veins
The harmful effects of my past actions continue to affect me.
But that's alright my baby
Despite my struggles, my loved one is still with me.
Don't look at me that way
Please do not judge me or my actions.
Yeah I did not fake it
I am being authentic and honest.
A circle feels like a direction
I feel like I am stuck in a cycle or pattern.
I keep spinning round and round
I am continuously repeating the same mistakes.
And the engines never seem to cool, yeah
My emotional state is always heightened.
You ain't nobody's fool
My loved one is smart and cannot be easily deceived.
And they are lying baby
Others are not telling the truth about me.
When they said I treat you cruel
They are falsely accusing me of being unkind to you.
Don't look at me that way
Please do not believe their lies or accusations.
But that's all right my darlin'
Despite what others say, our love is still strong.
I did not fake it
I am sincere in my love for you.
Don't look at me that way
Please continue to believe in me and our love.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ADAM HAMILTON, PHIL LEWIS, STEVE RILEY, TRACII GUNS
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@bachnghiem6920
I was gifted a tape for this album in 1987. I played it so much it was stretched and no longer playable. Hearing this brings back so much memories when I stayed in Bataan, Philippines on the way to the USA. Amazing album. Thanks for the post.
@reshmancshah7719
thanks so much for uploading this. i grew up with this album. my dad bought this and played it on our tape player in the 80's. now listening to it after 30 yrs. love it.
@amitabhamukhopadhyay1352
Listening those tracks after three decayds.. Most memorable ones.. Thank u very much for uploading it.
@priyankaborah35
truly sublime-the first time I heard it was in 1993-thanks for uploading
@OneWickedEvo
I credit my eclectic taste in music to this song. It's a masterpiece!
@1TimothyFourTen
Thanks for uploading. This is my favorite of the entire album.
@megatrollificus
Love that the comments includes people from so many different places and (presumably) different musical traditions. Props to you, all over the world, for your love of good music!
@dealsbetweenfriends
GOtta LOVE the Spirit n music they produced...! Nothing like these two again?? 2020 now Patriots of USA
@aprilsir
Many times ago I've bought this LP album. There was the first time I heard both musicians. I cannot forget anything from this masterpiece. Now I meet it again, thanks ppl!
@alirio.saldanha
Mind blowing.Hearing this album after 15 years and evokes the same musical and emotional response. Downloaded the Album again.A big shout for the maestros!!!!