Please Don't Leave Me
PINK!! Lyrics
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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
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
In "Please Don't Leave Me," Pink sings about the fear of losing someone she loves. The song is essentially an apology; the lyrics highlight Pink's knowledge of her own flaws and the harm she can cause in a relationship. She addresses her own tendencies for aggression, insults, and emotional manipulation, as well as the way that these tendencies manifest when she is feeling hurt or exposed. Ultimately, she begs her partner not to leave her because she knows she needs them, even if she can't always express that need in a healthy way.
One possible interpretation of the song is that Pink is grappling with abandonment issues. The fear of being left behind by someone she loves is so overwhelming that she lashes out as a defense mechanism. By acting mean and nasty, she can push her partner away before they have a chance to hurt her. However, this self-protective behavior is clearly not working for her in the long run; she realizes that she needs to be vulnerable and let her partner in, even if it means risking heartbreak.
Another theme in "Please Don't Leave Me" is the idea of a "perfect little punching bag." Pink sings about her partner as if they are the only person who can take her abuse and still stick around. This suggests a power dynamic that is not entirely healthy; Pink may be using her partner as a emotional punching bag, rather than treating them with the respect and kindness that they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know if I can yell any louder
I'm at my wit's end and I've shouted as much as I can to keep you from leaving
How many time I've kicked you outta here?
I've acted impulsively in the past by pushing you away
Or said something insulting?
I've lashed out and said hurtful things in the heat of the moment
I can be so mean when I wanna be
I have a tendency to become cold and harsh when things get tough
I am capable of really anything
I acknowledge that I have the potential to hurt you in any way imaginable
I can cut you into pieces
I may resort to actions that have the potential to completely break you if I don't have control of my emotions
When my heart is broken
I am vulnerable and scared of losing you when I'm hurting
Please don't leave me
I'm pleading with you to not abandon me and to see past my flaws
I'm always saying how I don't need you
I put up a front to protect myself from getting hurt by pretending that I am independent and self-sufficient
But it's always gonna come right back to this
Despite my attempts to push you away, deep down, I know that I need you in my life
How did I become so obnoxious?
I don't understand why I'm acting out and being so difficult to deal with
What is it with you that makes me act like this?
I'm questioning what about you triggers these negative behaviors in me
I've never been this nasty
This behavior is not characteristic of who I truly am
Can't you tell that this is all just a contest?
I am struggling with my insecurity and engaging in these negative behaviors as a way to test you and see if you'll stay by my side
The one that wins will be the one that hits the hardest
I'm afraid that if I don't act this way, I'll lose you to someone who's more aggressive or intense than me
But baby I don't mean it
Despite my negative behavior, I truly care about you and don't intend to hurt you
I mean it, I promise
I'm making a sincere effort to change and will work to improve our relationship
I forgot to say out loud how beautiful you really are to me
I neglected to express my deep affection for you and all of the qualities that I admire in you
I can't be without, you're my perfect little punching bag
Even though I sometimes use you as an outlet for my stress and anxiety, I realize that I cannot live without you in my life
And I need you, I'm sorry.
I'm apologizing for my past behavior and expressing my genuine need for you in my life
Baby, please don't leave me
I'm begging you to stay by my side and work through our issues together
No, don't leave me
I'm expressing my fear and desperation at the thought of losing you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, MAX MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@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
@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