Before I Leave
M.R.H.Y.P.E. Lyrics

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I know we're better off on our own
But I kinda hope that you don't
Walk away on this road
Can you forgive me now after everything I've done to you
I've lied to you
I didn't do a goddamn thing that I said I'd do except for hurting you
It is my burden too
Can anybody save me from who I've become

I am on the run from myself, I'm done
And I know you are too
Ain't much I can do except for sing this to you
And hope it's good enough for you
Kiss me before you leave me
I hate how it feels to be me
And if you are leaving just let me down easy
Say goodbye

Open up your eyes
It's time you realized that I'm no good for you

Overall Meaning

In M.R.H.Y.P.E.'s song "Before I Leave", the artist reflects on a broken relationship and the pain that comes with it. The beginning of the song acknowledges that it's better for both parties to be alone, but the artist secretly hopes that the other person won't leave. The artist recognizes the hurt they have caused the other person through lies and unfulfilled promises, and expresses their burden in knowing they have played a role in the end of the relationship.

The following lyrics express the artist's desperation and plea for forgiveness: "Can anybody save me from who I've become / I am on the run from myself, I'm done / And I know you are too". The artist recognizes that they are no longer the person their ex fell in love with and that they may have lost them forever. The artist concludes by requesting a final kiss before their partner leaves, acknowledging their own self-hatred and unworthiness. The song ends with the artist accepting the reality that they are no longer good for the other person.

Overall, "Before I Leave" is a heartbreaking confessional that explores the pain of losing someone and the regret that comes with it. It acknowledges the mistakes and hurt inflicted upon the other person, while also expressing a sincere desire for forgiveness and a chance to rebuild the relationship. It's a vulnerable and relatable song that many can relate to when reflecting on a broken relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I know we're better off on our own
Even though I am aware that it's better if we stay away from each other,

But I kinda hope that you don't
I secretly desire that you don't leave me alone,

Walk away on this road
as we both traverse our own paths.

Can you forgive me now after everything I've done to you
Can you find it in your heart to forgive me despite all the wrongs I have committed against you?

I've lied to you
I have not been truthful in our relationship,

I didn't do a goddamn thing that I said I'd do except for hurting you
I failed to keep any of the promises I made to you except for causing you pain.

It is my burden too
I acknowledge that I am responsible and hold the weight of the consequences.

Can anybody save me from who I've become
I wonder if anyone can help me change from the person I have become,

I am on the run from myself, I'm done
As I cannot deal with my own self, I am trying to escape my own consciousness.

And I know you are too
I am aware that you too are ready to move on from me,

Ain't much I can do except for sing this to you
There isn't much I can do except to present this song hoping it to be helpful in some way.

And hope it's good enough for you
And hope that it suffices for you.

Kiss me before you leave me
Please say goodbye after kissing me one last time,

I hate how it feels to be me
I acknowledge that I am not content with my own self.

And if you are leaving just let me down easy
If you must leave, please do so without hurting me too much.

Say goodbye
Bid me farewell,

Open up your eyes
Realize and acknowledge,

It's time you realized that I'm no good for you
that it is time that you acknowledge the fact that our relationship is toxic and not good for either of us.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Phabian Maldonado

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