Please Don't Leave Me
Pink愀 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
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
[Chorus]
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
Pink's "Please Don't Leave Me" is a deeply emotional and vulnerable song about the fear of abandonment in a relationship, and the lengths that someone might go to in order to stop the person they love from leaving. Throughout the lyrics, it's obvious that the singer is dealing with a lot of negativity and chaos in their relationship, and they acknowledge that they can be incredibly volatile and hurtful towards their partner. They mention yelling, kicking their partner out, and insulting them, and they even go so far as to say that they're capable of cutting their partner into pieces when they're heartbroken.
Despite all of this, the singer is begging their partner not to leave them. They acknowledge that they've been "obnoxious" and that their behavior is just a "contest" to see who can hit the hardest, but they also insist that they don't really mean it when they say hurtful things. They even apologize for using their partner as a "punching bag," but ultimately it seems like they're still struggling to control their emotions and keep their relationship together.
Overall, "Please Don't Leave Me" is a powerful exploration of the intense emotions that come with a tumultuous relationship, and it showcases Pink's ability to write raw and honest lyrics that speak to universal experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know if I can yell any louder
I feel like I've exhausted all my efforts to keep you here
How many time I've kicked you outta here?
I've pushed you away so many times, I can't even keep count
Or said something insulting?
I've hurt you with my words and actions before
I can be so mean when I wanna be
I have the power to be hurtful when I feel hurt or vulnerable
I am capable of really anything
I'm afraid of what I might do if you leave me
I can cut you into pieces
I might hurt you so badly that it feels like you've been torn apart
When my heart is, broken
I act out when I'm in pain and feeling alone
Please don't leave me
I need you to stay with me
How did I become so obnoxious?
I've changed in ways that I don't like because of my fear of being alone
What is it with you that makes me act like this?
I don't understand why I'm acting this way with you
I've never been this nasty
I don't recognize myself when I act this way
Can't you tell that this is all just a contest?
I'm competing with you to see who can hurt the other the most
The one that wins will be the one that hits the hardest
I'm trying to hurt you so you don't leave me, but it's not healthy
But baby I don't mean it
I don't want to hurt you, but I'm scared of losing you
I mean it, I promise
I want to change my behavior and treat you better
I forgot to say out loud how beautiful you really are to me
I haven't been showing you the love and appreciation you deserve
I can't be without, you're my perfect little punching bag
I take out my pain and frustration on you, but I need you in my life
And I need you, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for how I've treated you and I need you to stay
Baby, please don't leave me
I love you and I need you in my life
No, don't leave me
Please stay with me and help me change
I always say how I don't need you
I'm scared of admitting how much I really need you
But it's always gonna come right back to this
I always end up realizing how much I need you in my life
Please don't leave me
I need you to stay with me and help me work through my issues
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MOORE, ALECIA / MARTIN, MAX
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