Can't Leave You
Maceo Plex Lyrics


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I know I can't
I know I can't leave you alone
I know I can't
I know I can't leave you alone
I know I can't
I know I can't leave you alone
I know I can't
I know I can't leave you alone




Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Maceo Plex's song Can't Leave You express a desperate desire to stay with someone, even though they probably shouldn't. The repetition of "I know I can't leave you alone" reflects the inner struggle of trying to break away from a toxic relationship or a person who is not good for them. Despite acknowledging it is not right, they cannot help but be deeply drawn to this person.


The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the repetition is effective in conveying the message. The song captures the emotional turmoil of someone who knows they should let go but cannot. The repetitive beat and melancholic melody enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.


In essence, Can't Leave You is a song about the difficulty of breaking away from a relationship that is not good for you, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies such a situation. Maceo Plex has managed to encapsulate the difficulty of such a situation through his lyrics and melody, leaving listeners moved by the raw emotion of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I know I can't
I am aware that I am unable


I know I can't leave you alone
I acknowledge that I cannot detach myself from you


I know I can't
I am aware that I am unable


I know I can't leave you alone
I acknowledge that I cannot detach myself from you


I know I can't
I am aware that I am unable


I know I can't leave you alone
I acknowledge that I cannot detach myself from you


I know I can't
I am aware that I am unable


I know I can't leave you alone
I acknowledge that I cannot detach myself from you




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@fratdizdar6333

2020 and still one of the best track of maceo

@Patriccist

SOOOO GOOD!

@andreaalvarezbayon7718

@Patrick St ppp

@androgino7241

Funky Vibes

@mayanorambuena6454

2022 💣

@ZNEBZNADE

Mr Bison, Very Hard

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@ricardoduarte3422

4.36 and the world would never be the same again.... 2021, 01.00h 15/11/21 and it's like the first time that I heard it, that felling that would never change.... And that's why for me this is with out a doubt the best track ever from Maceo Plex, soooo just wanna say thank you for all the beautiful memories that you have gave me on those sunrises along the years @MaceoPlex

@98761joey

I've listened to this track a few times in the past, but the first time I ever heard this track live, or at least a part of it, was this year at a Movement afters. When that synth hits at around the 50 second mark... oh boy, through a large PA it will shake you to the core. Much love to Maceo, keeping the futuristic search for sound alive!

@jameskorova

Despite that fact that it's taken AGES to come out, it still hasn't lost any momentum. Best Crosstown release in recent memory.

@alejandromendizabal8558

one of the greatest records under the best label of all time...Crosstown Rebels...Damian sick bastard

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