Leave Me Alone
Levon Helm and The Hawks Lyrics
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Please don't leave me, baby, please don't go
Please don't leave me baby, please don't go
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, dear you're gonna hurt me so
Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, don't know what I'm gonna do
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The lyrics to Levon Helm and The Hawks's song "Leave Me Alone" are a plea to a lover not to leave. The repetition of the phrase "Please don't leave me, baby, please don't go" reinforces the desperation in the singer's voice. The singer is clearly afraid of being alone, as evidenced by the line "if you go 'way and leave me, dear you're gonna hurt me so." The singer is willing to do anything to keep the lover from leaving, even going so far as to profess their love to the entire world.
The repeated use of "oh oh oh" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and anxiety that builds throughout the song. The simplicity of the lyrics adds to the raw emotion of the song, making it easy for the listener to empathize with the singer's plight. The song taps into a universal fear of abandonment and rejection, making it a relatable and poignant piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repetition of a pleading sound, conveying desperation and fear of abandonment.
Please don't leave me, baby, please don't go
Begging to not be left by the one they love, trying to prevent a painful heartbreak.
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, dear you're gonna hurt me so
Acknowledging the inevitable emotional suffering that will be caused if the loved one leaves them.
Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
Expressing strong devotion and stating that this love is genuine and needs to be known by everyone around them.
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, don't know what I'm gonna do
Further emphasizing how lost and hopeless they would feel without their loved one, highlighting the dependence on them.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repeating the same pleading sound as in the beginning, reiterating the urgency of the situation.
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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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