Leaving Home Ain't Easy
Queen Lyrics


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I take a step outside
And I breath the air
And I slam the door
And I'm on my way
I won't lay no blame
I won't call you names
'Cause I've made my break
And I won't look back
I've turned my back
On those endless games

I'm all through with ties
I'm all tired of tears
I'm a happy man
Don't it look that way
Shakin' dust from my shoes
There's a road ahead
And there's no way back home (no way back home)
Oh but I have to say

Leavin' home ain't easy
Oh I never thought it would be easy
Leavin' on your own
Oh is the main thing calling me back
Leavin' home ain't easy
On the one you're leavin' home

Stay my love my love please stay
Stray my love what's wrong my love?
What's right my love?
Oh leavin' home ain't easy
I thought how could I think of leavin'
Leavin' on your own
Still tryin' to persuade me that
Leavin' home ain't necessarily the only way




Leavin' home ain't easy
But may be the only way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Queen's song Leaving Home Ain't Easy reflects on the mixed emotions that arise when one decides to leave their current situation and embark on a new journey. The song suggests that while the decision to leave may have been difficult, it had to be made in order to move forward. The lyrics convey a sense of determination and resilience to not look back and leave behind the endless games, ties and tears that came with the past.


The song touchingly emphasizes how leaving home, despite being seen as the only way, is still a challenge that can bring about feelings of doubt, nostalgia, and anxiety. Even though the singer is convinced that leaving is the best thing to do, they still feel the pull of what they're leaving behind. The lyrics urge the singer to stay, to reconsider their decision, and to acknowledge that leaving home is not necessarily the only way.


Overall, the lyrics of Leaving Home Ain't Easy resonates with anyone who has made a difficult choice to move on, despite the inevitable feelings of pain, confusion and apprehension that come with it. The song suggests that sometimes we must take a leap of faith and trust that the road ahead will lead to a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

I take a step outside
I am beginning a new journey in my life, leaving behind what I have known.


And I breathe the air
I feel free and alive as I explore new horizons.


And I slam the door
I am closing a chapter in my life and embarking on a new one.


And I'm on my way
I am excited to see where this adventure takes me.


I won't lay no blame
I am taking responsibility for my decision to leave and not blaming anyone else for my choices.


I won't call you names
I will not resort to childish behavior or hurtful words towards the people I am leaving behind.


'Cause I've made my break
I have chosen to break free from the ties that have held me back in the past.


And I won't look back
I am determined to move forward and not dwell on the past.


I've turned my back
I am leaving behind the negative aspects of my past and moving towards positivity.


On those endless games
I am done playing games and ready to start a new, authentic life.


I'm all through with ties
I am cutting ties with the people and things that have held me back in the past.


I'm all tired of tears
I am done shedding tears over the difficulties I have faced in the past and ready to move on.


I'm a happy man
I am content with my decision to leave and excited for what the future holds.


Don't it look that way
My demeanor reflects the relief and joy I feel after making my break.


Shakin' dust from my shoes
I am leaving behind the negativity and burdens of my past and starting fresh.


There's a road ahead
I am looking forward to the adventure and opportunities that await me.


And there's no way back home (no way back home)
I have made my decision to leave and there is no turning back to my old life.


Oh but I have to say
Despite my determination to move on, I still feel some hesitation and sadness towards leaving behind my old life.


Leavin' home ain't easy
My decision to leave has been a difficult one and comes with mixed emotions.


Oh I never thought it would be easy
I anticipated that making a break from my old life would be difficult, and it has proven to be so.


Leavin' on your own
I am taking control of my life and making my own decisions without the influence of others.


Oh is the main thing calling me back
Despite my decision to leave, I still feel a strong pull towards my old life and the people and things I am leaving behind.


Leavin' home ain't easy
My decision to leave comes with many uncertainties and a sense of loss.


On the one you're leavin' home
I am leaving behind the people and things that have defined my old life, and that is not an easy thing to do.


Stay my love my love please stay
I still feel a strong attachment and love towards the people I am leaving behind and wish they would come with me or convince me to stay.


Stray my love what's wrong my love?
I am questioning whether or not I am making the right decision in leaving and if something is wrong with me for doing so.


What's right my love?
I am trying to reconcile my desire for change with the potential negative consequences of my decision.


Oh leavin' home ain't easy
Despite my excitement for the future, I am aware that leaving behind my old life comes with many emotional challenges.


I thought how could I think of leavin'
I am questioning my own decision and wondering if leaving is the right choice after all.


Still tryin' to persuade me that
Those I am leaving behind are still trying to convince me to stay and not leave my old life behind.


Leavin' home ain't necessarily the only way
There may be other ways to move forward and find happiness without completely leaving behind my old life.


Leavin' home ain't easy
My decision to leave comes with many emotional challenges and uncertainties.


But may be the only way
Despite the difficult choice I am making, I believe that it is the only way to move forward and find happiness in my life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY

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