Don't leave
S Jam Lyrics
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Way back. Back into time.
No baby No baby No baby
No, no, no
If you take your love away from me
I'll go crazy, I'll go insane
No baby No baby No baby
No, no, no
No baby No baby No baby
No, no, no
You've got your problems baby
And I've got mine
Let's just spend it all by putting it together, yeah
When you say you love me it don't mean a thing
If you care, you'll be there, like you used to be, yeah
I'm searching for the words to make you realize
That I really, really want you to stay, oh
Tears of frustration I hold inside
But if you walk away
You'll make this grown man cry
Don't leave
Don't leave me girl
Please stay with me tonight
Don't leave me girl
Please stay with me tonight
Forget my pride girl, I beg you
You're my heart, you're my soul
You've got so much control
My love runs deep within the ocean and sea
But if you sail away
You'll take a center piece of me
Don't leave
Don't leave me girl
Please stay with me tonight
Don't leave me girl
Please stay with me tonight
(No, Don't go)
Don't leave
Don't leave me girl
Please stay with me tonight
Don't leave me girl
Please stay with me tonight
Stay, stay, stay
Stay right here with me forever
Stay, stay, stay
Stay right here with me forever
If you take your love away from me
I'll go crazy, crazy, crazy, insane
If you take your love away from me
I'll go crazy, I'll go really crazy
If you take your love away from me
I'll go crazy, I'll go really crazy
Stay, stay, stay
Stay right here with me forever
Stay, stay, stay
Stay right here with me forever
No baby, no baby, no baby
The lyrics in S Jam's song "Don't Leave" convey a plea for a partner not to leave the relationship. The opening lines, "What we gonna do right here is go back, Way back. Back into time," indicate a desire to revisit a happier time in the relationship, suggesting that something has changed or gone wrong.
The repetition of "No baby, no baby, no baby" expresses the singer's refusal to accept the possibility of the partner leaving. It highlights their emotional desperation and unwillingness to let go. The repeated "No, no, no" further emphasizes this rejection.
The next verse reveals that both the singer and their partner have issues or problems. However, the singer suggests that they can overcome these difficulties by staying together and working through them. The phrase "When you say you love me, it don't mean a thing" suggests that the partner's words are not enough without their presence and commitment.
The lyrics continue with the singer searching for the right words to convince their partner to stay. They express the frustration and sadness they feel, acknowledging that if their partner were to leave, it would cause the singer to cry. The repetition of "Don't leave me girl, please stay with me tonight" reinforces the desperate plea for their partner not to go.
The bridge section reinforces the singer's deep love and dependence on their partner. The metaphor of the partner taking a central piece of the singer if they were to leave suggests that their departure would cause significant emotional pain and a loss of identity.
The song ends with a repetition of the plea to stay, with the inclusion of "Stay right here with me forever." This line underscores the singer's desire for a long-lasting and committed relationship. They express their fear of going crazy or insane if their partner were to take their love away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Leave" convey a heartfelt plea for a partner to stay in the relationship, emphasizing the emotional turmoil and dependence the singer feels.
Line by Line Meaning
What we gonna do right here is go back.
Let's revisit the past and reminisce.
Way back. Back into time.
A long time ago, in the past.
No baby No baby No baby
No, I don't want that.
No, no, no
Absolutely not.
If you take your love away from me
If you remove your affection and care from me
I'll go crazy, I'll go insane
I will become extremely distressed and lose my sanity
You've got your problems baby
You have your own issues and challenges, my love
And I've got mine
And I have mine, as well
Let's just spend it all by putting it together, yeah
Let's combine our troubles and overcome them together
When you say you love me it don't mean a thing
Your words of love hold no real significance
If you care, you'll be there, like you used to be, yeah
If you truly care, you'll be present for me as you once were
I'm searching for the words to make you realize
I'm looking for the right words to make you understand
That I really, really want you to stay, oh
That I genuinely and desperately desire for you to remain by my side
Tears of frustration I hold inside
I conceal my tears of frustration
But if you walk away
However, if you choose to leave
You'll make this grown man cry
You will reduce me, a mature adult, to tears
Don't leave
Please don't go
Don't leave me girl
Don't abandon me, my love
Please stay with me tonight
Remain by my side this evening, I beg you
Forget my pride girl, I beg you
Disregard my ego, I plead with you
You're my heart, you're my soul
You are my everything, my love and my essence
You've got so much control
You possess great influence over me
My love runs deep within the ocean and sea
My love is profound and vast like the depths of the ocean
But if you sail away
However, if you choose to depart
You'll take a center piece of me
You will take a significant part of me with you
(No, Don't go)
(No, please don't leave)
Stay, stay, stay
Remain, remain, remain
Stay right here with me forever
Stay by my side eternally
If you take your love away from me
If you remove your affection and care from me
I'll go crazy, crazy, crazy, insane
I will become extremely distressed and lose my sanity
Stay, stay, stay
Remain, remain, remain
Stay right here with me forever
Stay by my side eternally
No baby, no baby, no baby
No, I don't want that
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Karen Lynn Anderson, Chauncey Andrae Hannibal, Roosevelt Harrell, Etterlene Jordan, Teddy Riley
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