Peter & Gordon were a British Invasion-era performing duo, formed by Peter … Read Full Bio ↴Peter & Gordon were a British Invasion-era performing duo, formed by Peter Asher and Gordon Waller, that rocketed to fame in 1964 with "A World Without Love". Peter Asher's sister (the actress Jane Asher) was dating Paul McCartney (of The Beatles), and so Peter & Gordon recorded several songs written by McCartney, with or without John Lennon. Hits included "Nobody I Know", "True Love Ways" (Buddy Holly), "I Go To Pieces" (Del Shannon) who decided not to record the song himself, and "I Don't Want To See You Again". Their melodic hit "Woman" was written by "Bernard Webb," who was really Paul McCartney. "Woman" was credited to an alias of the title Bernard Webb, which Lennon/McCartney used to see if the song would gain success without their reputation. They had their last hits in 1967 with "Lady Godiva" and "Sunday for Tea".

Asher has continued his career as a recording executive in California and has managed and produced Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Cher, 10,000 Maniacs and more.

In April 2006, Peter and Gordon reunited onstage for the first time in 39 years, outside New York City. Paul McCartney heard about the reunion shows, and sent a message to them congratulating them for deciding to reunite.

Gordon Waller went into cardiac arrest on the evening of July 16, 2009 and died early in the morning of July 17, 2009 at a hospital near his home in Ledyard, Connecticut.

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Leave My Woman Alone
Peter & Gordon Lyrics

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If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
You just leave my woman alone

If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble

You just leave my woman alone

I know you got the money
And you've got a brand new fifty-seven too
But if I ever see my little girl in your car
I'm gonna do some work on you

If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
You just leave my woman alone

I know you are a playboy
And you've got women all over town
But if I ever see you sweet-talk my little girl
I'm gonna lay your body down

If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble

You just leave my woman alone
You just leave my woman alone

Overall Meaning

The song 'Leave My Woman Alone' by Peter & Gordon is about a man warning another man to stay away from his woman or face the consequences. The lyrics basically say that if the man does not want to get into trouble, then he should leave the singer's woman alone. The singer knows that the other man has money and a nice car, but if he ever sees his woman in that car, he will "do some work" on him, meaning he will fight him. The singer also calls the other man a "playboy" with women all over town, but if he ever sweet-talks the singer's woman, he will "lay [his] body down," meaning he will kill him. Ultimately, the singer is just warning the other man to stay away from his woman if he wants to avoid getting into trouble.

The song's lyrics are straightforward and simple, but they are effective in conveying the warning message. The protective and possessive tone of the singer towards his woman is very clear, making the song relatable to anyone who has been in a similar situation. The song's catchy melody and upbeat rhythm also contributed to its popularity.

Line by Line Meaning

If you don't want, you don't have to get into trouble
If you do not desire it, then you can avoid facing the consequences of your actions.

You just leave my woman alone
Do not interfere with my significant other.

I know you got the money
I am aware that you have wealth.

And you've got a brand new fifty-seven too
Additionally, you have purchased a new fifty-seven vehicle as well.

But if I ever see my little girl in your car
However, if I spot my daughter inside your car,

I'm gonna do some work on you
I am going to confront and physically harm you.

I know you are a playboy
I am aware that you are a womanizer and have multiple partners.

And you've got women all over town
Furthermore, you have women scattered throughout the area.

But if I ever see you sweet-talk my little girl
However, if I witness you speaking romantically to my daughter,

I'm gonna lay your body down
I will use physical violence against you.

You just leave my woman alone
Do not interfere with my significant other.