Go Leave
Moorer Allison Lyrics
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She's better than me
Or at least she is stronger
She will make it last longer
That's nice for you
Go, leave
Don't come back
But I can't say that my heart's not aching
It's breaking in two
I remember days when we laughed a lot
Those that weren't so good I soon forgot
We could sit and talk till words
Were coming out our ears
Not just for days or weeks or months
But it's been years
Now here they come
Here they come here come my tears
So go, leave
You said goodbye
But could it be that you are stalling
Hearts have a way of calling
When they've been true
Moorer Allison's song Go Leave is a heartbreaking ballad where she bids farewell to her lover. The lyrics capture the singer's mixed emotions as she watches her lover walk away with someone better suited for him. The first verse sets the tone with the singer acknowledging that her replacement is a stronger version of herself who will make their relationship last longer. The second verse sees the singer struggling with her emotions as she asks her lover to go and leave her forever. The singer implies that she is not a doormat and will not be taken for granted anymore, even though her heart is breaking in two.
The chorus is an ode to the good times shared by the lovers. The singer talks about how they could talk endlessly and forget about the bad times. However, the good times have come to an end, and the singer is left to deal with tears and heartache. In the final verse, the singer questions whether her lover is stalling and suggests that hearts have a way of calling when they've been true. The singer is resigned to the fact that her lover has found someone better, but she cannot overlook their shared history and the possibility that he might still love her.
Overall, the song is an honest and raw portrayal of a breakup where the singer tries to come to terms with her emotions, pondering the good and bad times they had shared, and ultimately acknowledging that the relationship has come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
Go, leave
The singer advises the subject to leave.
She's better than me
The subject's current partner is better than the singer.
Or at least she is stronger
The current partner is emotionally stronger than the singer.
She will make it last longer
The current partner is capable of sustaining a relationship for a longer period.
That's nice for you
The artist sarcastically comments on the situation, implying that it is good for the subject.
Don't come back
The singer urges the subject not to come back.
No more am I for the taking
The singer declares that they are not available to the subject anymore.
But I can't say that my heart's not aching
Although the artist has moved on, they still have feelings for the subject.
It's breaking in two
The artist's heart is breaking into two due to the emotional turmoil caused by the separation.
I remember days when we laughed a lot
The artist remembers the good times spent laughing with the subject.
Those that weren't so good I soon forgot
The singer has forgotten the bad times spent with the subject.
We could sit and talk till words were coming out our ears
The artist and the subject had long conversations for extended periods.
Not just for days or weeks or months
These conversations lasted for years and beyond.
But it's been years
It has been years since those long conversations happened.
Now here they come
The singer is experiencing emotions that have been suppressed for years and which are coming out now.
Here they come here come my tears
The artist is crying due to the overwhelming emotions that they are experiencing.
You said goodbye
The subject bid farewell to the artist.
But could it be that you are stalling
The singer posits that the subject may be delaying their departure.
Hearts have a way of calling
The singer acknowledges that the heart has a way of pulling individuals back to one another.
When they've been true
The heart pulls individuals back when they have experienced genuine love.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KATE MCGARRIGLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Laura Conger
Beautiful story and also very tragic. She really turned the tragedy into love through her life’s work. Researching their death, writing songs, and writing her book are a beautiful way to honor her parents lives. She is an inspiring woman and I’m excited to read her book.💕
kathleen grice
One of the best and most powerful audio books I’ve ever listened too… her reading is incredibly powerful
David Ellis
Both her and Shelby are lovely & talented singer / songwriters. After 25 years of listening to both , this is the first I heard of this horrific tragedy in their youth.
Stacy Walsh
Same!!! I just knew I loved them!
Catherine S. Todd
I knew about this a long time ago and never could understand how they managed to still succeed in life. I couldn't overcome what they went through and I "only" went through half. God bless them!
Miss Goldie
Me too. Their life as children is so similar to mine. Perhaps I could feel that commonality in their incredible music. I love them both.
TESS Welch
The Love and Strenght of a good Morher is a magical bond that will never break even beyond a passing what an amazing story God Bless Allison Shelby and their lived ones
TJ Michael
She is so beautiful in her words.
Yummy Bear
The tragedy they experienced is so tough and it was hard for them - just around 17- its a lot to take it 😰
Loraine Taylor
Started the audio book today and it's haunting and good.