Living Colour rose to fame with their debut album Vivid in 1988. Although the band scored a number of hits, they are best remembered for their signature anthem "Cult of Personality", which won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1990. They were also named Best New Artist at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards and won their second Grammy Award for their follow-up album Time's Up. After disbanding in 1995, Living Colour reunited in late 2000.
Leave It Alone
Living Colour Lyrics
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Words are very important but then if we take them too seriously
We destroy every thing
I'm not one of those joiners
I'm not down with the club
There's no place I'm going to
You see, it's the hole I dug
I just leave it alone
I just leave it alone
I just leave it alone
I'm not down with this one
Their motives are much too severe
And that one, they're much too serious
I don't plan to make this a career
I just leave it alone
I just leave it alone
I just leave it alone
We're always talking about peace
But it's pieces that we find
What's with all this tension?
What is on your mind?
Why are we always talking about peace?
But it's pieces that we find
Tell me what's with all this tension
Tell me what is on your mind
I wouldn't get into that one
Naw, don't go for all their hype
And you know I'll never be like that one
Come on, I'm just not the type
Well I gotta leave it alone
Just gotta leave it alone
Gonna just leave it alone
Just gotta leave it alone
No, no, no
Leave it alone
Leave it alone
Leave it alone
In this song, Living Colour raises the issue of taking things too seriously. The lyrics suggest that while words are important, taking them too seriously can lead to the destruction of everything. The first stanza emphasizes the importance of words, while the second stanza emphasizes how the singer can not relate to some people and situations, leading him to feel alienated. The repetition of "I just leave it alone" throughout the chorus suggests that instead of getting involved in situations or with certain people, it may be better to disengage and not let them have power over you.
The third stanza again highlights the theme of peace, questioning the tension and asking what is on people's minds. The final stanza continues this theme, with the singer again emphasizing that he won't get involved in certain situations or with certain people, recognizing the hype and not wanting to be like them. The repetition of "leave it alone" throughout the song reinforces the message that sometimes it is better to let things go and not let them consume us.
Line by Line Meaning
We must never take these words too seriously
Words are important but we should avoid taking them too seriously as it causes harm.
I'm not one of those joiners
I don't possess the trait of blindly following others and becoming a part of the crowd.
I'm not down with the club
I don't agree with the club's agenda or activities.
There's no place I'm going to
There's no destination where I'm headed.
You see, it's the hole I dug
I'm responsible for the situation I'm currently in.
I just leave it alone
I prefer not to engage with certain situations or people to avoid conflict.
I'm not down with this one
I don't support this particular cause or group due to the excessive nature of their actions.
Their motives are much too severe
Their objectives are too intense and can cause harm to others as a result.
And that one, they're much too serious
The other group is too strict and has a lack of humor or lightheartedness.
I don't plan to make this a career
I have no intention of dedicating my life to this particular cause or group.
We're always talking about peace
We often discuss the concept of peace.
But it's pieces that we find
Instead of finding peace, we find fragments of it only.
What's with all this tension?
Why is there so much conflict and unease within society?
What is on your mind?
What's going on in your head that causes you to act in such a manner?
I wouldn't get into that one
I won't engage with that particular situation or group.
Naw, don't go for all their hype
No, I'm not interested in their exaggerated or false claims.
And you know I'll never be like that one
I'm not interested in being like the other group/person.
Well I gotta leave it alone
I must avoid getting involved in this particular situation or with this particular group.
Gonna just leave it alone
I'll simply ignore the situation and not let it bother me.
No, no, no
An expression of disagreement, denial, or refusal.
Leave it alone
Disregard the situation or person and avoid conflict.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MEHDI FAVERIS ESSADI
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@gautamv952
Probably the best rock song of all times. Absolutely brilliant, Living Colour is a LEGEND.
@chrisf2342
One of the most underrated bands of all time. They deserve more recognition
@Mahmood42978
One of the most generic comments of all time. It deserves less recognition.
@bryanhand8979
One of the best bands of all time. If Green Day is in Rock Hall then these guys should be be no doubt!!!
@Vanadeo
After only listening to Cult of personality.. I decided to expand on this band.. they are awesoem!.
@therealaustinpower1967
+Vanadeo Glamour Boys, Ignorance Is Bliss, Memories Can't Wait, and Elvis Is Dead are good ones too
@bptmbptm
Go Away, Type, Middle Man, Bi, Auslander, and a lot more, too.
@aghachidi6314
Love Rears Its Ugly Head is definite. They have such a versatile sound.
@scoobydoobydoooo
solace of you; ignorance is bliss; pride are ones i also frequently listen to
@superluigiman23
ahah im doing exactly the same ! awesome band btw !!