Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Leave Me Lonely
Macy Gray Lyrics
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You're no good for me, darling
Yeah, you turn me away
Like I'm begging for a dollar
Danger, oh, how you hold me
I get a chill inside
And nothing frightens me, baby, oh
Is it love when we've given up before we tried?
Is it love when you stole my peace of mind?
Is it love when you cry, and cry and cry?
So when you walk out that door
Don't you come back no more
My heart has had enough of the give and take
And as much as I want you to stay
You're a dangerous love
And baby, you're no good for me, darling
'Cause if you're gonna love me and leave me hanging here
Then I'd rather you leave me lonely
Even though it hurts
You're a dangerous love
Dangerous love
You're no good for me, darling
Yeah, you turn me away
Like I'm begging for a dollar
Danger, oh, how you hold me
I get a chill inside
And nothing frightens me, baby, oh
When you walk out that door
Don't you come back no more
My heart has had enough of the give and take
And as much as I want you to stay
You're a dangerous love
Baby, you're no good for me, darling
'Cause if you're gonna love me and leave me hanging here
Then I'd rather you leave, leave me lonely
Even though it hurts
Dangerous love, baby
Dangerous love
You're no good for me, darling
Yeah, you turn me away
Like I'm begging for a dollar
Danger, oh, how you hold me
I get a chill inside
And nothing frightens me, baby, oh
In "Leave Me Lonely," Macy Gray expresses how she believes that her relationship has become dangerous and that the love they share is not good for her. She compares the way she's treated in the relationship to feeling like she is begging for a dollar. She admits that she's scared of the hold this love has on her, but she's convinced that nothing else in her life frightens her more than the thought of losing him.
Then, she questions whether what they're experiencing is really love. Is it love when it's so easy for someone to say goodbye? Is it love when you give up before even trying? Is it love when they've stolen your peace of mind? She realizes it's not true love that they have and that she'd rather be left lonely than continue on this dangerous path.
As much as she wants him to stay, she knows that it's not worth the pain it's causing her. She addresses him directly, begging him to leave and not come back unless he's willing to change. Macy realizes that she deserves better than this and that this kind of love isn't worth the heartache it brings.
Overall, the song is a powerful and emotional exploration of the complexities of love and the difficult choices that must sometimes be made for the sake of one's own well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Dangerous love
The singer acknowledges that the love they have for this person is dangerous.
You're no good for me, darling
The singer admits that the person they love is not good for them despite having strong feelings for them.
Yeah, you turn me away
The person the singer loves often rejects them emotionally.
Like I'm begging for a dollar
The person the artist loves makes them feel worthless and insignificant.
Danger, oh, how you hold me
The artist recognizes how dangerous and unhealthy their love for this person is.
I get a chill inside
Despite the danger, the singer confesses that there is something exciting and alluring about their love for this person.
And nothing frightens me, baby, oh
The singer is not afraid of the risks associated with loving this person.
Is it love when so easily said goodbye?
The artist questions whether the love they have with this person is real if it's so easy for them to walk away.
Is it love when we've given up before we tried?
The artist wonders if their love with this person was doomed from the start.
Is it love when you stole my peace of mind?
The artist has lost their peace of mind due to their love for this person.
Is it love when you cry, and cry and cry?
The singer questions if it's love when they constantly feel hurt and have to cry.
So when you walk out that door
The artist is addressing the person they love directly and telling them they are done with their behavior.
Don't you come back no more
The singer wants the person they love to leave and not return.
My heart has had enough of the give and take
The singer is tired of the turbulent nature of their relationship and wants it to stop.
And as much as I want you to stay
The singer acknowledges their own conflicting feelings and desires.
You're a dangerous love
The artist repeats their assertion that their love for this person is dangerous.
And baby, you're no good for me, darling
The artist emphasizes how harmful their love is for them.
'Cause if you're gonna love me and leave me hanging here
The singer is warning the person they love not to hurt them anymore.
Then I'd rather you leave me lonely
The singer would rather be alone than continue to be hurt and put up with the unhealthy relationship.
Even though it hurts
The artist acknowledges the pain they will feel from being lonely, but still deems it a better option than being with the person they love.
Dangerous love, baby
The artist concludes with a final statement about the danger of their love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: THOMAS BROWN, STEVEN FRANKS, THOMAS PARKER LUMPKINS, VICTORIA MCCANTS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Dangerous love
You're no good for me, darling
Yeah, you turn me away
Like I'm begging for a dollar
Danger, oh, how you hold me
I get a chill inside
And nothing frightens me, baby, oh
Is it love when so easily said goodbye?
Is it love when we've given up before we tried? Mm
Is it love when you stole my peace of mind?
Is it love when you cry, and cry and cry?
So when you walk out that door
Don't you come back no more
My heart has had enough of the give and take
And as much as I want you to stay
You're a dangerous love
And baby, you're no good for me, darling
Cause if you're gonna love me and leave me hanging here
Then I'd rather you leave me lonely
Even though it hurts Mmmm
You're a dangerous love (baby)
Dangerous love
You're no good for me, darling
Yeah, you turn me away
Like I'm begging for a dollar
Danger, oh, how you hold me
I get a chill inside
And nothing frightens me, baby, oh
When you walk out that door
Don't you come back no more
My heart has had enough of the give and take
And as much as I want you to stay
You're a dangerous love
Baby, you're no good for me, darling
'Cause if you're gonna love me and leave me hanging here
Then I'd rather you leave, leave me lonely
Even though it hurts Mmm
Dangerous love, baby
Dangerous love
You're no good for me, darling
Yeah, you turn me away
Like I'm begging for a dollar
Danger, oh, how you hold me
I get a chill inside
And nothing frightens me, baby, oh
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