Leaving
Ne-Yo ft. Jennifer Hudson Lyrics
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I don't think you can truly love somebody unless you trust them
That blind trust, that beyond a shadow of a doubt
No matter what this person sayin', that person
You believe your man
Now you say you love me
But every time one of your little friends come at you with something
We gotta do this
Tell me what I gotta do to show you that I'm for you
Just shut up and listen
Two hundred and sixteen
That's how many times that I went
Back and forth about it in my mind
Could she, could she really be
Who he's telling me that she is?
There's something about it
That don't feel right
Said, today she called here twenty-six times
(I know you counted)
You kept telling me not to worry
(Don't worry 'bout it)
Wanna believe that you're telling the truth
(So don't doubt it)
But if you are lying to me...
You're leaving tonight
Out of my life
Everyone said you ain't no good
Then you prove them right
You're leaving tonight
It's over and done
Ain't no sense in trying to wait till the morning comes
(You're leaving tonight)
Baby, now hold up
Let's just settle down
'Cause there's a perfect explanation to this situation
That we're goin' through
(This thing that we're goin' through)
I swear I don't know that girl
But I seen her 'round
And she's expressed how much she want it
But, baby, I'm not on that
All of me is around you, oh
Said, I got a girl like a thousand times
(So you counted)
She kept telling me not to worry
(Don't worry 'bout it)
Please believe I'm telling the truth
(I really doubt it)
Really wish you would believe in me
I'm not leaving tonight
Girl, you're my life
All of your friends think I'm no good
Please, don't prove them right
I'm not leaving tonight
It's over and done
Let's leave this alone, and let's make love
Till the morning come
(Not leaving tonight)
Oh, I won't deny
That everything in my body
Wants to know that you're the one
(So, what's the problem, girl?)
See, I can't take this serious when you're just having fun
(No, I'm not just having fun)
Steady running around, making a fool of me, oh!
(Baby girl, you can't listen to everyone)
(I'm your man) You're my man (Trust in me)
(Don't let them interfere with us being happy)
(Love me, girl)
I love you, that's a fact
(Say that you love me, baby)
But I'll be dammed if I'm a let you up and disrespect who's been there from the start
You not gon' disrespect my heart
You claim to not know not know that, girl
But her name and number is in your phone
She even got a ring tone
You care to explain that part?
Said, today she called here twenty-six times
(I know you counted)
You kept telling me not to worry
(Please, don't worry 'bout it)
Wanna believe that you're telling the truth
(So don't doubt it)
But if you are lying to me...
I'm not leaving tonight (leaving tonight)
Girl, you're my life
(Everyone said you ain't no good
And you prove them right, you're leaving tonight)
I'm not leaving tonight
(It's over and done)
Just leave this alone
And let's make love
Till the morning come
Not leaving tonight
Said I just need you to trust me, baby
(I wanna trust you)
Not leaving tonight
Ne-Yo ft. Jennifer Hudson's song "Leaving Tonight" is a song about trust, love, and infidelity. The song explores the theme of trust and how it is essential in any romantic relationship. The first verse makes clear that for the singer, love and trust are intertwined, and it is impossible to love someone without trust. The song tells the story of a woman who loves her man, but there are trust issues that threaten to break up the relationship.
The chorus states that the woman is leaving the man tonight, and everyone said that he is no good, and he proves them right. The next verse features the man's point of view, where he denies any wrongdoing and tries to convince the woman that he is not cheating on her. He argues that he doesn't even know the woman in question, though she's been calling him, and he has her number in his phone. The man pleads with the woman not to leave him, and they should talk it over before making any drastic decisions.
The song is emotional and uses vivid, descriptive language to evoke the pain of a relationship that is falling apart due to a lack of trust. Overall, the song is an exploration of how trust is crucial in romantic relationships and how it can be easy to lose it, but it takes a lot of hard work to rebuild it.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe that love and trust are one in the same
You cannot truly love somebody unless you trust them.
That blind trust, that beyond a shadow of a doubt
Complete trust, without any doubts or suspicions at all.
Now you say you love me, But every time one of your little friends come at you with something
Even though you say that you love me, you still doubt me whenever your friends say something.
Mama, I'm tryin, I'm trying to show you that I'm for real
I am doing my best to prove to you that I am sincere.
Just shut up and listen
Please stop talking and pay attention to what I am saying.
There's something about it That don't feel right
There is something suspicious that doesn't feel right in this situation.
You're leaving tonight Out of my life Everyone said you ain't no good Then you prove them right
You are leaving me tonight, and now everyone who said you were no good is proven right.
Baby, now hold up Let's just settle down 'Cause there's a perfect explanation to this situation
Let's calm down and discuss the situation because there is a reasonable explanation.
All of your friends think I'm no good Please, don't prove them right
Your friends have a negative opinion of me, but I am asking you not to prove them right.
Oh, I won't deny That everything in my body Wants to know that you're the one
I can't deny that my body wants to believe that you are the one for me.
You not gon' disrespect my heart
You cannot disrespect my emotions and feelings.
You claim to not know not know that, girl But her name and number is in your phone She even got a ring tone
You say you don't know this girl, but her contact information is in your phone, and you even have a special ringtone for her.
Said I just need you to trust me, baby
I am asking you to trust me, baby.
I'm not leaving tonight
I am not leaving tonight.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: WILLIAM ROBINSON JR., MARVIN TARPLIN, PAMELA MOFFETT-YOUNG, JOE DAVI, JEROME C. FOSTER, SHAFFER SMITH, WILLIAM JR. ROBINSON
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@emperoroftruthbecauseyourm7554
Very very underrated beautiful classic song!! Tremendous job by Jennifer and Neo. Real talk
@mecoscipio2197
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1110β°0
@respectjordan2907
That's the best song ever
@tysontorin1359
Pro tip: watch series at kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies these days.
@conorzayden8183
@Tyson Torin Yup, been watching on kaldrostream for years myself :)
@sallysson
What in the world was Simon thinking to suggest she wouldn't make it in the industry? She absolutely has the most powerful vocals of her era.
@PeaceOnPurpose7
Fast forward to Queen Aretha Franklin hand-picking Jennifer to play her in her biopic...Jokes on Simon!
@Support4MySingers
Thatβs not exactly what he said.
I rewatched her idol time on YouTube, and after she sings βno one else on earthβ which was week two (country week), he said he didnβt think she could do or sing any better in this competition and that she wonβt win. He thought she was over her head. The next week she sang βHeat waveβ, which he said he liked, even though it was crazy and manic, and then the next week she sang βCircle of lifeβ, which won him over.
He just personally thought that LaToya was the best singer and that she or Fantasia should win. He thought they were better singers, and on that same night when he said she was over her head, he says βYes, of course I think she can sing, I just think there are better singers in this competitionβ. But after Circle of life, I have nothing, and Weekend in New England, he was a fan and was angry that she was eliminated.
@ritawashington3186
Here in 2022 because I am still in love π with this song!!!!
@namutulasindila7381
2023 and weβre still here π