Leave Your Lover
Sam Smith - Lyrics
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What use is money, when you need someone to hold?
Don't have direction, I'm just rolling down this road
Waiting for you to bring me in from out the cold
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me
We sit in bars and raise our drinks to growing old
Oh, I'm in love with you and you will never know
But if I can't have you I'll walk this life alone
Spare you the rising storms and let the rivers flow
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Pack up and leave everything
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me
In "Leave Your Lover," Sam Smith sings about a love that is unrequited. He explains that he doesn't have much material possessions to offer, but he believes that love is more important than any amount of gold or wealth. He is lost and unsure of his path in life, but he is hopeful that the person he loves will bring him in from the cold and give him direction. The lyrics express the pain that comes with loving someone but not being able to share that love with them. The singer of the song watches his lover in agony as she calls out to someone else and wonders if he will ever be able to give himself fully to her. In the chorus, Sam Smith makes an emotional plea asking his lover to leave her current partner and choose him instead.
The lyrics are poignant and raw, conveying a deep sense of loss and vulnerability. Sam Smith's soulful voice drips with emotion as he sings about his desire for love and his need for someone to hold. Overall, "Leave Your Lover" is a relatable song that speaks to the universal human experience of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't have much to give, but I don't care for gold
I don't have a lot of material possessions to offer, but I believe that love is more valuable than wealth.
What use is money, when you need someone to hold?
Money cannot provide the comfort and warmth that comes from being held by someone you love.
Don't have direction, I'm just rolling down this road
I am uncertain about where I am going in life, and I feel like I am aimlessly wandering.
Waiting for you to bring me in from out the cold
I am hoping that you will come into my life and provide me with the warmth and security that I am currently lacking.
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain
You will never understand the sleepless nights I have spent thinking about you and the way the rain sounds like a beautiful melody.
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
You will never know the pain I feel when I see you with someone else and hear you say their name instead of mine.
Pack up and leave everything
I am asking you to take a risk and leave your current relationship and the life you know behind.
Don't you see what I can bring
I am trying to convince you that I can offer you more than your current partner can.
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
I cannot suppress my feelings for you any longer - my heart is constantly longing for you.
Set my midnight sorrow free
I want to be able to let go of my sadness and be with you, as you bring me happiness.
I will give you all of me
I am willing to give you my whole heart and soul if you choose to be with me instead of your current lover.
Just leave your lover, leave him for me
I am pleading with you to end things with your current partner and start a relationship with me instead.
We sit in bars and raise our drinks to growing old
We have spent time together and talked about our future together, imagining growing old together.
Oh, I'm in love with you and you will never know
I am deeply in love with you, but I cannot find the words to express it to you.
But if I can't have you I'll walk this life alone
If you cannot be with me, then I will accept being alone rather than settling for someone else.
Spare you the rising storms and let the rivers flow
I am willing to protect you from the difficult times and let you be yourself, allowing your emotions to flow freely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAM SMITH, SIMON ALDRED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LaraCantos
OK. PEOPLE!
It's not THAT hard to understand, considering he is openly gay.
Throughout the whole video he's into the black man. He tells HIM "Leave your lover, leave him for me", since he is IN LOVE with him. The girl is just to distract you from that and make it more surprising to you, at the end. A beautiful "coup de théâtre", just that. So it has more of an impact on you, and at the same time communicates his sexual preference to the public, somehow. It makes a wonderful, strong and empowering message for people that love someone of their own gender, but it is also a beautiful song for any other person, heterosexual, pansexual or whatever.
Yes, he likes men, and I truly believe he will come to be a fantastic icon, representing homosexuality with love, passion, pride and strength and an amazing talent. Achieving great recognition for his writing talent, and his fantastic voice. He's amazing, isn't he?
But, people, can't you just listen to the song, and feel the lyrics and the message, instead of thinking about whether HE is singing it to a man, a woman or a tree?
PS: I feel like he's sporting a George Michael-like haircut and earrings. First thing I thought.
@ebonygreen4107
"Leave Your Lover" lyrics
I don't have much to give, but I don't care for gold
What use is money, when you need someone to hold?
Don't have direction, I'm just rolling down this road
Waiting for you to bring me in from out the cold
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain,
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Pack up and leave everything,
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free,
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me.
Leave your lover, leave him for me.
We sit in bars and raise our drinks to growing old
Oh, I'm in love with you and you will never know,
But if I can't have you I'll walk this life alone,
Spare you the rising storms and let the rivers flow
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Pack up and leave everything,
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free,
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me.
Leave your lover, leave him
@jarious463
"Leave Your Lover"
I don't have much to give, but I don't care for gold
What use is money, when you need someone to hold?
Don't have direction, I'm just rolling down this road
Waiting for you to bring me in from out the cold
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain,
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Pack up and leave everything,
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free,
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me.
Leave your lover, leave him for me.
We sit in bars and raise our drinks to growing old
Oh, I'm in love with you and you will never know,
But if I can't have you I want this life alone
Spare you the rising storms and let the rivers flow
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Pack up and leave everything,
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free,
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me.
Leave your lover, leave him for me.
@denisragragio
I don't have much to give, but I don't care for gold
What use is money, when you need someone to hold?
Don't have direction, I'm just rolling down this road
Waiting for you to bring me in from out the cold
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Pack up and leave everything
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me
We sit in bars and raise our drinks to growing old
Oh, I'm in love with you and you will never know
But if I can't have you I'll walk this life alone
Spare you the rising storms and let the rivers flow
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Pack up and leave everything
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me
@merasandriny700
Leave Your Lover
Sam Smith
I don't have much to give, but I don't care for gold
What use is money, when you need someone to hold?
Don't have direction, I'm just rolling down this road
Waiting for you to bring me in from out the cold
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Pack up and leave everything
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me
We sit in bars and raise our drinks to growing old
Oh, I'm in love with you and you will never know
But if I can't have you I'll walk this life alone
Spare you the rising storms and let the rivers flow
You'll never know the endless nights, the rhyming of the rain
Or how it feels to fall behind and watch you call his name
Pack up and leave everything
Don't you see what I can bring
Can't keep this beating heart at bay
Set my midnight sorrow free
I will give you all of me
Just leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me
Leave your lover, leave him for me
@heeeeey23
Am I the only one who thinks Adele and Sam Smith would sound absolutely beautiful together?
@jasminemustafa3110
YASSSSS👏👏👏👏
@HunterOfHircine
I apologize for the rude imbeciles above me, no you are not the only one.
@Gaverinno
John Doe I believe the "YAAAAAAAAS" is a positive YAAAAAAAAS. Lol
@hannahbracey690
i think they would as well
@minamohkami4364
I think him and Ed would be more beautiful
@ChrisTheLoser
Personally I think Sam did an amazing job with this song. Because we all know he is gay, and in the video he leads to be in love with the girl when its the guy he wants. But to anyone just listening to the song, you can clearly make the lyrics your own whether you're gay straight or bi. "Leave your lover, leave him for me" can be said that a girl is to leave her love so that she can be with the person that is singing, but it can also easily be portrayed as someone leaving the lover alone, so that the person singing can love the lover instead of the person. Not sure if that makes sense but thats how I see it. And Sam is just pure genius, huge fan.
@TheCOUNTRIE
Yep well said
@sophiav39
YES! OMG just so beautiful!
@samsungs3hottie
Great explanation! Its until the end I realized that it was the guy he was in love with!
All this time I was thinking he was singing to the gorgeous girl lol