Leave Me Alone
Natalie Lyrics


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I ask you to hold me,but you don't want to hold me-It don't work like
that
I want you to love me-I'm losing patience now
Oh leave me alone(Oh leave me alone)
Stop asking for more
I'm goin' home on my own
Oh leave me alone(Oh leave me alone)
I'm walkin' out of the door
I'll make it on my own
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
Just leave me alone
You like me to stroke you
Careful I don't choke you,did you read my mind?
You say don't be blue
Is that the best you can do?




I've lost my patience now
(CHORUS)

Overall Meaning

In Natalie Imbruglia's song Leave Me Alone, the lyrics depict a relationship that has hit rock bottom. The singer is pleading to be held and loved, but their partner is unable to fulfill these basic needs. The line, "It don't work like that," hints at a disconnect between the couple that spans beyond physical actions. As the tension between them grows, the singer grows more and more impatient with their partner's inability to understand the severity of their problems. They finally declare "Leave me alone" and walk out the door, determined to make it on their own.


The themes of the song are relatable to anyone who has ever been in a toxic relationship. The lyrics highlight the importance of communication, understanding, and reciprocation in any relationship. The line "Careful I don't choke you, did you read my mind?" emphasizes the idea that words can be deceiving and that the only way to truly understand someone is to listen to them. The song ultimately encourages self-reliance and independence as a healthy response to a neglectful relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I ask you to hold me,but you don't want to hold me
I'm asking for physical affection, but you're not willing to provide it.


It don't work like that
Your lack of affection doesn't align with my desires and needs.


I want you to love me
I desire emotional affection and care from you.


I'm losing patience now
I am becoming increasingly frustrated and annoyed with the situation.


Oh leave me alone(Oh leave me alone)
I am requesting space and distance from you.


Stop asking for more
I am not willing to comply with your requests for additional attention or affection.


I'm goin' home on my own
I am leaving the current location/interaction independently.


I'm walkin' out of the door
I am physically removing myself from this situation.


I'll make it on my own
I am capable of functioning independently and do not require your support or affection.


Leave me alone
I am requesting that you respect my wishes for distance and space.


Leave me alone
I am reiterating my desire for distance and space.


Leave me alone
I am repeating my request for distance and space.


Just leave me alone
I am emphasizing the importance of respecting my request for distance and space.


You like me to stroke you
You enjoy receiving physical affection.


Careful I don't choke you,did you read my mind?
Be cautious with how much affection you request, as it may become overwhelming for me. Additionally, I feel as though you should have picked up on my desire for distance and space already.


You say don't be blue
You are attempting to cheer me up or improve my mood.


Is that the best you can do?
I am unimpressed with your attempts to improve my mood or cheer me up.


I've lost my patience now
I have reached my limit with this situation, and am no longer willing to continue in the same manner.


(CHORUS)
Repeating the chorus for emphasis on the desire for distance and space.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MILTON WRIGHT, PHILLIP LENO WRIGHT

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Comments from YouTube:

@yasmine5105

My favorite song by Natalie Imbruglia!

@anthonyjohnson1453

Yasmin Edmonson ..mines too

@yasmine5105

anthony johnson :)

@alinaabramovich3110

mine too😃

@yasmine5105

+alina abramovich :)

@alinaabramovich3110

Yasmin Edmonson 😃

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@KhmerTlaiTno

Pop singer with a trip hop feel. love the beat

@soundme9939

Dj Krush - Roll & Tumble ;)

@doog2281

Good jam, I never knew Natalie Imbruglia was so beautiful and that sultry voice is something else

@darkofheartness77

Cant say i'm a fan of Natalie Imbruglias music, but this track is the shit. I like the collaboration with Portishead. Very cool.

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