You're Gonna Leave
Marley Stephen Lyrics


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Which way from here
I'm caught up in the pages of my mind
And it's not so clear
But it seems the hurt is way too much this time
Cause I see a vaine look in your eyes
Tell me, do you see the same, same look in mine
Sandpapper kisses, papercut bliss
Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl

Now here I go again
She said I'll break her heart again

She plays the fool again
She said I'll break the rules again
Though I disagree
She thinks she knows me more than me
It's so hard to see
What the voice keeps telling me

Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
Just a Girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
You're gonna leave, her




You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl

Overall Meaning

In Marley Stephen's song "You're Gonna Leave," the lyrics describe the internal struggle of a person who is caught in a cycle of hurt and deception. The first stanza begins with the singer questioning which direction they should take as they navigate through the pain they are experiencing. They are confused and uncertain about the future due to overwhelming hurt. The second stanza depicts the singer's significant other warning them about breaking her heart again when she is fully aware that he will disregard her feelings and act recklessly.


In the chorus, the singer is labeled as "just a girl" by her lover, which displays not only the stereotypical perception of women, but also his limited understanding of her true strength and potential. In this section of the song, he taunts and manipulates her with false affection, luring her into a false sense of security before eventually abandoning her once more.


The song deals with issues of trust, disillusionment, and heartbreak, reflecting the harsh reality of many relationships. It highlights the power dynamic and emotional manipulation that can take place between individuals. Ultimately, the lyrics of "You're Gonna Leave" showcase the toxicity of a turbulent and unhealthy relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Which way from here
Uncertainty about what direction to take in this situation


I'm caught up in the pages of my mind
Lost in my thoughts and can't make a clear decision


And it's not so clear
The situation is confusing and hard to understand


But it seems the hurt is way too much this time
The emotional pain is overwhelming and unbearable


Cause I see a vaine look in your eyes
I detect a disingenuous or insincere appearance in your expression


Tell me, do you see the same, same look in mine
Asking the other person if they can see the lack of authenticity in my own facial expression


Sandpapper kisses, papercut bliss
Affection that's both rough and tender, causing both pleasure and pain


Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this
Unclear about the nature of the relationship, but it's now deteriorating and about to end


You're gonna leave, her
You're going to abandon her


You have deceived, her
You've betrayed her trust


Ooh just a girl
She's young and naive, and you're taking advantage of her


Now here I go again
I'm repeating the same pattern of behavior


She said I'll break her heart again
The girl believes that I'll hurt her emotionally once more


She plays the fool again
The girl is acting foolishly by trusting me again


She said I'll break the rules again
The girl predicts that I'll behave irresponsibly again


Though I disagree
I don't believe that her assumptions are accurate


She thinks she knows me more than me
The girl mistakenly believes that she understands me better than I do


It's so hard to see
The situation is confusing and unclear


What the voice keeps telling me
My inner voice is sending me mixed messages


Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
She's young, looking innocent and naive, with her light and curly hair


To expose all she knows you play like tease
She's revealing everything she knows, and you're playing with her feelings


You're gonna leave, her
You're going to abandon her


You have deceived, her
You've betrayed her trust


Ooh just a girl
She's young and vulnerable, and I'm taking advantage of her




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Mc Gowan, Martina Gillian Topley-Bird, Nicholas Freeman Bird, Stephen Marley, Steve Crittall

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