Don't Leave Me Now
Limelght Lyrics

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Don′t leave me now
(Today is the day you said we'll play beneath the sun and stars)
(Today is the day you said we′ll play beneath the sun and stars)
Don't
Leave
Me now
Always imagined you within my life
Today is the day you said we'll play beneath the sun and stars

So don′t
Leave
Me now
Is this your final word
Or whispers I barely heard
My god, I feel you′re fading fast
Is this the final kiss
The last press of all my lips
Oh god, I'm losing breath
Oh please don′t leave me now
Don't leave me now
Oh please don′t leave me now
Don't leave me now

Don′t leave me now
(Today is the day you said we'll play beneath the sun and stars)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Limelght's song, "Don't Leave Me Now," express a plea from the singer to their love interest not to leave them, suggesting that they had planned to spend a day "beneath the sun and stars" but now fear their imminent departure. The repetition of the phrase "don't leave me now" throughout the song emphasizes the sense of urgency and desperation the singer feels. The lyrics also hint at the possibility that the relationship may be coming to an end, with lines like "Is this your final word Or whispers I barely heard," and "Is this the final kiss The last press of all my lips."

The chorus of this song is a powerful and emotive expression of the fear and sadness that comes when a loved one leaves. The lyrics are simple but poignant, and the repetition of "don't leave me now" drives home the urgency of the singer's plea. The verses, meanwhile, reveal a sense of confusion and uncertainty, as the singer expresses doubt about what their love interest is truly feeling and whether the relationship is coming to an end. The use of religious language and imagery, like "my god, I feel you're fading fast," adds an extra layer of emotional weight to the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't leave me now
I am afraid of losing you and I am begging you not to leave me at this point in time.

Always imagined you within my life
You were always in my thoughts and I envisioned a future with you by my side.

(Today is the day you said we'll play beneath the sun and stars)
I remember the day you promised we would have fun together in the bright, sunny outdoors.

So don't leave me now
I need you to stay with me right now, as leaving me would break my heart.

Is this your final word
I am unsure if your current words mean that you are leaving me for good.

Or whispers I barely heard
I am having trouble hearing your words, and I am unsure if they imply you are leaving me or staying.

My god, I feel you're fading fast
I am starting to feel that you are slipping away from me quickly, and I am worried.

Is this the final kiss
I am questioning whether the last kiss we shared was the final one we will ever share.

The last press of all my lips
I feel that the last moment of intimacy we shared was significant and may have been our very last.

Oh god, I'm losing breath
I am feeling as though I am suffocating, and I am becoming overwhelmed with emotion.

Oh please don't leave me now
I am imploring you to stay with me, as leaving me now would cause me great pain.

Don't leave me now
Once again, I am begging you not to leave me at this moment in time.

Oh please don't leave me now
I cannot bear the thought of you leaving me right now, and I am urging you to stay.

Don't leave me now
I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to me that you stay with me and not leave.

(Today is the day you said we'll play beneath the sun and stars)
Once again, I am remembering the promise of a fun day together outside that you made to me.

Writer(s): Nick Gunn, Stephen Tanner Wilfong

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