Sir Sly is an American indie pop band formed and based in Los Angeles, Cali… Read Full Bio ↴Sir Sly is an American indie pop band formed and based in Los Angeles, California. The band is fronted by vocalist Landon Jacobs with instrumentalists Jason Suwito and Hayden Coplen accompanying him.[1] While they originally operated anonymously, the trio gradually built a steady following and managed to top The Hype Machine chart, eventually revealing their identities.

Their debut single, "Ghost", was released on March 4, 2013, on the National Anthem and Neon Gold labels followed by the single "Gold" on May 21, 2013. "Gold" peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and No. 45 on the Rock Airplay chart. "Gold" is also featured in the video game, MLB 14: The Show.

Their debut album You Haunt Me was released on September 16, 2014.

Leave You
Sir Sly Lyrics

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When you're standing let's start at what you wanted
Do you ever really think of how it ends?
How a broken heart would mend?
Or how many people you would lose as friends?
When you're fading in and out of being conscious
Do you ever really try to make amends?
Think of how the plays will end?
Or how you come back from the bad start?

I know that dreams come true
But I never thought that I would have to leave you

You, you
(That I would have to leave you)
You, you
(That I would have to leave you)

I can't convince myself to keep up making nonsense
So I'm letting go and pushing you away
There's no reason left to stay
I can't afford to wait another forty days
Wasting all this time was weighing on my conscience
Feeling numb again, a feeling I can't shake
Think I'm finally awake
I'd rather do it right than make it being fake

I know that dreams come true
But I never thought that I would have to leave you

You, you
(That I would have to leave you)
You, you
(That I would have to leave you)

And I can never go back
To the way that things were, to the way that things were
And I can never go back
To the way that things were, to the way that things were

You, you
(That I would have to leave you)
You, you
(That I would have to leave you)

You, you
(That I would have to leave you)
You, you
(That I would have to leave you)

And I can never go back
To the way that things were, to the way that things were
And I can never go back
To the way that things were, to the way that things were

And I can never go back
To the way that things were, to the way that things were

And I can never go back
To the way that things were, to the way that things were

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sir Sly's "Leave You" explore the mixed emotions that come with leaving someone, particularly when you know that it's for the best but still painful. The first verse begins with introspection, asking if the person ever thinks about how things will end and the potential consequences of their actions, including losing friends and mending a broken heart. The chorus acknowledges the reality of leaving someone, particularly when it is not what you ever thought would happen, and repeats the refrain "that I would have to leave you."

The second verse delves deeper into the reasons for leaving, admitting that making "nonsense" is exhausting and there is no reason left to stay. The singer can't wait any longer and feels the weight of wasted time on their conscience. They admit to feeling numb but also finally awake and prepared to do what's right, rather than pretending. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the finality of leaving and the impossibility of going back to the way things were.

Overall, the lyrics of "Leave You" offer a bittersweet take on leaving someone, acknowledging the pain and loss even when it is the right decision for everyone involved.

Line by Line Meaning

When you're standing let's start at what you wanted
When you first began this journey, what were you hoping to achieve?

Do you ever really think of how it ends?
Have you considered the outcome of your choices?

How a broken heart would mend?
Have you considered the consequences of breaking someone's heart?

Or how many people you would lose as friends?
Have you considered the impact your decisions may have on those around you?

When you're fading in and out of being conscious
When you're in a state of confusion, unsure of what to do next

Do you ever really try to make amends?
Have you attempted to repair any damage that has been done?

Think of how the plays will end?
Consider the end result of your actions

Or how you come back from the bad start?
Consider how to recover from any mistakes you may have made

I know that dreams come true
I understand that aspirations can be achieved

But I never thought that I would have to leave you
I didn't anticipate having to part ways with you

I can't convince myself to keep up making nonsense
I cannot continue to deceive myself or others with meaningless words or actions

So I'm letting go and pushing you away
I'm accepting the need to move on and distance myself from you

There's no reason left to stay
There's no longer any valid justification for remaining in this situation

I can't afford to wait another forty days
I cannot afford to waste any more time

Wasting all this time was weighing on my conscience
Continuing in this manner was causing me to feel guilty

Feeling numb again, a feeling I can't shake
Experiencing emotionlessness once again, something I cannot overcome

Think I'm finally awake
I believe I am finally becoming aware of the true nature of the situation

I'd rather do it right than make it being fake
I'd rather do what is right instead of pretending things are okay

And I can never go back
I cannot return to a previous state or situation

To the way that things were, to the way that things were
To the previous state of our relationship or circumstances

You, you (That I would have to leave you)
You, the person I have to say goodbye to