Please Don't Leave Me
P¡nk Lyrics


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I don't know if I can yell any louder
How many time I've kicked you outta here?
Or said something insulting?
I can be so mean when I wanna be
I am capable of really anything
I can cut you into pieces
When my heart is, broken
Please don't leave me
Please don't leave me
I'm always saying how I don't need you
But it's always gonna come right back to this
Please, don't leave me

How did I become so obnoxious?
What is it with you that makes me act like this?
I've never been this nasty
Can't you tell that this is all just a contest?
The one that wins will be the one that hits the hardest
But baby I don't mean it
I mean it, I promise

Please don't leave me
Please don't leave me
I'm always saying how I don't need you
But it's always gonna come right back to this
Please, don't leave me

I forgot to say out loud how beautiful you really are to me
I can't be without, you're my perfect little punching bag
And I need you, I'm sorry.

Please, please don't leave me

Baby, please don't leave me
No, don't leave me
Please don't leave me
I'm always saying how I don't need you
But it's always gonna come right back,
It's gonna come right back to this.
Please, don't leave me.
I always say how I don't need you
But it's always gonna come right back to this




Please don't leave me
Baby, please don't leave me

Overall Meaning

The song "Please Don't Leave Me" by P¡nk speaks to the desperation that can come with the fear of losing someone you love. The lyrics display a confessional tone, with the singer expressing how difficult it is for her to control her emotions and how she has acted in hurtful ways, but declaring her need for the person not to leave her.


The opening lines "I don't know if I can yell any louder" and "How many times I've kicked you outta here?" illustrate the intense feelings of frustration and anger that have built up between her and her lover. She admits to having said hurtful things and being capable of even worse. The verse, "What is it with you that makes me act like this?", shows that she is aware of her behavior, but doesn't understand why she is so irritable.


Throughout the song, the lyrics evoke a sense of pleading and urgency, with the singer asking "Please don't leave me" repeatedly. She acknowledges that she often says she doesn't need the person, but ultimately admits that it all comes back to her needing them. The final lines, "I forgot to say out loud how beautiful you really are to me / I can't be without, you're my perfect little punching bag / And I need you, I'm sorry", reveal a vulnerability and sincerity as the singer asks for forgiveness and expresses her love for the person.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know if I can yell any louder
I feel like I've already tried everything to get your attention and I don't know if there's anything left that I can do.


How many time I've kicked you outta here?
I've been so upset that I kicked you out of our place multiple times, even though deep down I didn't want you to leave.


Or said something insulting?
In my frustration, I've said hurtful things to you that I didn't really mean.


I can be so mean when I wanna be
I know that I have a tendency to be cruel when I am upset.


I am capable of really anything
My emotions are so intense that I feel like I'm capable of doing anything, even if it's irrational or harmful.


I can cut you into pieces
I know that I can be so angry that I could hurt you emotionally, even though you don't deserve it.


When my heart is, broken
All of this anger and meanness comes from a place of deep pain and hurt.


Please don't leave me
Despite all of the hurt and anger, I still really need you in my life and I'm afraid of losing you.


I'm always saying how I don't need you
I try to convince myself that I don't need anyone and I can handle things on my own, but the truth is that I need you more than anything.


But it's always gonna come right back to this
No matter how much I try to push you away or pretend I don't need you, I always end up back here - needing you and begging you not to leave.


How did I become so obnoxious?
I don't recognize myself when I am this angry and mean towards someone I love.


What is it with you that makes me act like this?
I know that you aren't the cause of my anger and cruelty, but sometimes it feels like you bring out the worst in me.


I've never been this nasty
I don't usually act like this, even with other people who hurt me. It's different with you because I care so much.


Can't you tell that this is all just a contest?
I know that we're both trying to one-up each other and prove who's right, but it's not worth it if it means losing you.


The one that wins will be the one that hits the hardest
I don't want to win this fight if it means hurting you the most. It's not worth it.


But baby I don't mean it
Despite my hurtful words and actions, I don't actually want to hurt you. I love you and I'm sorry for what I've done.


I mean it, I promise
I want you to know that I truly am sorry and I mean it when I say that I need you and don't want you to leave.


I forgot to say out loud how beautiful you really are to me
In the midst of all our fighting and hurt, I realize that I haven't told you how much I appreciate and love you for who you are.


I can't be without, you're my perfect little punching bag
I know that it's wrong to take out my anger and frustration on you, but sometimes it feels like I can't help it. I need you around to be there for me, even if that means you bear the brunt of my anger.


And I need you, I'm sorry.
In the end, I need to confess to you that I'm sorry for how I've treated you and I really do need you in my life. I hope you can forgive me and stay with me.


Baby, please don't leave me
One more time, I'm begging you - please don't leave me. I need you in my life.


No, don't leave me
I know that I've hurt you and that you probably want to leave, but I'm asking you to stay with me and work things out.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, MAX MARTIN

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@grimfirehead603

After my wife was diagnosed with cancer, she would sing this song to me when she thought I was asleep. Been just over seven years since she passed away. Still hard to listen to this song. But damn it if i don't love it.

Today is the 9th anniversary of my wife's passing. Thank all of you kind and loving people for all your well wishing and love for the last year.
All you interwebs strange have greatly improved my mental health and well being. Love to all who have read this and all that will.


Another year. Still getting love and feels from a bunch of strangers on the interwebs.
You are all awesome.
I am thankful for all the support and kindness from you all.

It's been a couple years now. Apparently I can no longer respond to everyone.

Thank you to everyone that keeps commenting and sending your love and inspiration.
You are all greatly appreciated

Its been over 12 years now that my wife passed away. Going on over five years since I made the OG post about her singing this song to me and I'm still getting love and positive thoughts from a bunch of wonderful people. Everyone that has posted and taken time out of their days to make me smile and lighten up my day has been awesome and everyone that reads this and thinks of me, you are amazing.



@LuisBatista87

LYRICS
I don't know if I can yell any louder
How many times have I kicked you out of here?
Or said something insulting?
(Da-da-da-da-da)
I can be so mean when I wanna be
I am capable of really anything
I can cut you into pieces
When my heart is
Broken
(Da-da-da-da-da)
Please, don't leave me (da-da-da-da-da)
Please, don't leave me (da-da-da-da-da)
I always say how I don't need you
But it's always gonna come right back to this
Please, don't leave me (da-da-da-da-da)
How did I become so obnoxious?
What is it with you that makes me act like this?
I've never been this nasty (da-da-da-da-da)
Can't you tell that this is all just a contest?
The one that wins will be the one that hits the hardest
But baby, I don't mean it
I mean it
I promise
(Da-da-da-da-da)
Please, don't leave me, oh
Please, don't leave me (don't leave me)
I always say how I don't need you
But it's always gonna come right back to this
Please, don't leave me
I forgot to say out loud
How beautiful you really are to me
I can't be without
You're my perfect little punching bag
And I need you
I'm sorry
(Da-da-da-da-da)
(Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da)
(Da-da-da-da-da)
Please, please, don't leave me (da-da-da-da-da)
Baby, please, don't leave me (no, don't leave me)
Please, don't leave me
(I always say) I always say how I don't need you
But it's always gonna come right back to this
Please, don't leave me (yeah)
Please, don't leave me
(I) I always say how I don't need you
But it's always gonna come right back to this
Please, please, don't leave me
Baby, please, please, don't leave me



All comments from YouTube:

@theopadovan6667

That "dadada dadada" at the beggining is sooo nostalgic😭😭😭😭❤️

@monicaparker5429

Q

@bebyqueenmvlirik7091

Yes 😂

@emilyussery7239

YESSSS

@user-tk3vn4ct6z

Дадада!

@kacy9161

Of course especially if you born in 2000

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@bbygirl97

I’m literally cryin’ right now. this was my favorite song when I was 11. I’m 26 today and I just wanna go back to living a simple carefree life as a kid

@user-rw3lq8py8g

Oh very sad for you

@GuitarListen

Not gonna lie, at 11 life was a lot worse than now. Sorry for you though.

@esterrufariza8196

every video of pink is funny but has a deep message, that's genius yo

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