Leavin' Again
Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known a… Read Full Bio ↴Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known as the Saveloy Brown Blues Band. Their 1969 single, Train to Nowhere (with singer Chris Youlden), was viewed by many as the last gasp of the blues scene in Great Britain. Although Savoy Brown never reached much acclaim in their home nation, they developed a loyal core following in the United States. In the 1960s and 1970s, the band managed to penetrate the Billboard Hot 100. Superstardom perpetually evaded them, perhaps in part because of their frequent lineup changes. Indeed, while the band is still active today, only one founding member, Kim Simmonds, has been with the band since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat. Original member and harmonica player John O'Leary is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Savoy Brown's first album, Shake Down, featured lead vocalist Bryce Portius. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath.

Leavin' Again
Savoy Brown Lyrics


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See you later alligator
I'm leavin' again, long way to go
It's a sad sad feelin' already know
The ticket's bought and the contract's signed
It's too late to change my mind

I'm leavin' again, help me pack my case
I'll be a long long time in another place
I'm working for something and it ain't no lie
It could have taken a lifetime to buy

I'm leavin' again when the night has gone
So let's make love while the time, time rolls on
And time rolls on to another day
And this time tomorrow I'll be gone and so far away
I'm leavin, leavin' (musical break)

I'm leavin' when the night, when the night has gone
When the night ??? fades to dawn ???
When the time rolls on, when the time rolls on
Rolls on to another day

This time tomorrow I'll be so so so far away
I'm leavin', yes I'm ???




I'm gone now many miles away
Oh I'm leavin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Savoy Brown's song Leavin' Again describe the sadness and difficulty of leaving someone, knowing that it might take a long time before they see each other again. The repetition of the phrase "I'm leavin' again" throughout the song highlights the sense of inevitability and finality of the departure. The singer mentions the ticket being bought and the contract being signed, indicating that the decision to leave has been made and there is no turning back. Despite the sadness of leaving, the singer emphasizes that they are working for something that is worth leaving for, and that they believe in.


The second verse is particularly poignant, with the singer asking for help packing their case and acknowledging that they will be away for a long time. They again emphasize the importance of what they are working for, saying that it could take a lifetime to achieve. The final verse refers to making the most of the time they have left together, and the inevitability of time passing and the singer having to leave. The repetition of the phrase "I'm leavin'" and the final affirmation that they are indeed leaving drives home the sense of loss and finality.


Line by Line Meaning

See you later alligator
A casual way of saying goodbye, indicating that the singer is leaving.


I'm leavin' again, long way to go
The singer is leaving again and embarking on a long journey.


It's a sad sad feelin' already know
The singer is feeling sad about leaving, and knows that the feeling will only get worse.


The ticket's bought and the contract's signed
The singer has made a commitment to leave by purchasing a ticket and signing a contract.


It's too late to change my mind
The decision to leave has been made and cannot be altered.


I'm leavin' again, help me pack my case
The singer is asking for help to pack their suitcase before departing.


I'll be a long long time in another place
The singer will be away for a significant amount of time in a new location.


I'm working for something and it ain't no lie
The singer is leaving to work towards a goal, which is not a lie.


It could have taken a lifetime to buy
The goal that the singer is working towards could have taken a lifetime to achieve.


I'm leavin' again when the night has gone
The singer is departing after the night has passed.


So let's make love while the time, time rolls on
The singer is suggesting they make love before departing and before time runs out.


And time rolls on to another day
Time continues to move forward as another day approaches.


And this time tomorrow I'll be gone and so far away
The singer will be gone and far away by tomorrow.


I'm leavin, leavin' (musical break)
The singer is leaving and this is emphasized by the musical break.


I'm leavin' when the night, when the night has gone
The singer is departing after the night has passed.


When the night ??? fades to dawn ???
The lyrics are unclear but this could refer to the night fading to dawn.


When the time rolls on, when the time rolls on
Time continues to move forward.


Rolls on to another day
Time moves forward to another day.


This time tomorrow I'll be so so so far away
By tomorrow, the singer will be very far away from their current location.


I'm leavin', yes I'm ???
Unknown lyrics.


I'm gone now many miles away
The singer is now many miles away from their previous location.


Oh I'm leavin'
The singer is leaving.




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Written by: DAVID PEVERETT, TONE STEVENS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Speedy Eg - Guitars-Playlists & Homerecordings 😶

There may be a curse on this song ...who knows?
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See you later alligator
I'm leavin' again, long way to go
It's a sad sad feelin' already know
The ticket's bought and the contract's signed
It's too late to change my mind
I'm leavin' again, help me pack my case
I'll be a long long time in another place
I'm working for something and it ain't no lie
It could have taken a lifetime to buy
I'm leavin' again when the night has gone
So let's make love while the time, time rolls on
And time rolls on to another day
And this time tomorrow I'll be gone and so far away
I'm leavin, leavin' (musical break)
I'm leavin' when the night, when the night has gone
When the night ??? fades to dawn ???
When the time rolls on, when the time rolls on
Rolls on to another day
This time tomorrow I'll be so so so far away
I'm leavin', yes I'm ???
I'm gone now many miles away
Oh I'm leavin'



All comments from YouTube:

mike stanley

Had the good fortune to open for these guys years ago when I was in a fledgling blues band. Genuinely all around gracious guys. Definitely the kinda stuff that made you want be all you could. Will NEVER forget it.

Daniel Tyler

Wow! You opened for Savoy Brown?!!? What was Kim Simmons like?

Ken Rex

Used to listen to this in 1970. Still rocking to it in 2020. I'm 65 I'll keep rocking till I die.

Red Wave

69 here. Still doing the air drums!! Can't get enough of Savoy Brown.

Roger Steinbrink

Great song from one of Savoy Brown's best Lp's.

jjohn341

This song blew me away way back then , and still blows me away now , with guitar solo at volume 10

John Reyes

“ See you later alligator “ Take me back to the days of youth. This is one kick ass jam that will never lose its luster and I’m thankful I got to listen to this music growing up in the 60’s and 70’s 94.7 KMET the mighty Met😎

Charles Athan

We all may old now, but we all grew up with the best bands.

CINDY MITCHELL

I loved these jams in the 70`s and still do. Never gets old.

Toby Basich

Me too!!!..and with KLOS

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