Leave
Steve Kazee Lyrics
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Is all that you said
Before you stood up
And you won't dissapoint me
I can do that myself
And I'm glad that you've come
Now if you don't mind,
Leave
Free yourself at the same time, leave
Leave
I don't understand
You've already gone
And I hope you feel better
Now that it's out
What took you so long?
And the truth has a habit
Of falling out of your mouth
Now that it's come
If you don't mind
Leave
Leave
And please yourself at the same time
Leave
Leave
Let go of my hand
You said what you came to, now
Leave
Leave
Let go of my hand
You said you have to, now,
Leave
Leave
Ohh, Leave
Leave
Let go of my hands
You said what you have to, now,
Leave
Leave
Ohh
The song "Leave" by Steve Kazee is a heart-wrenching ballad about a relationship that has come to its inevitable end. The song is about a couple who have been fighting for a long time, and the singer has come to the realization that they can't keep holding onto something that is no longer working. Throughout the song, the singer is speaking directly to their partner, urging them to leave and free themselves from the situation. The lyrics "I can't wait forever" and "You've already gone" speak to the feeling of the singer's partner having emotionally disconnected from the relationship. The chorus "leave, leave" is repeated several times, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the need for a clean break.
The song also touches on the theme of self-empowerment, as the singer highlights the fact that they are capable of handling their own disappointment and moving on from the relationship. The line "And you won't disappoint me, I can do that myself" is a powerful statement that speaks to the idea that the singer is taking control of their own emotional well-being, rather than relying on their partner to provide it for them. The song is ultimately a message of strength and resilience in the face of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait forever,
You don't want to wait around for something that may never happen or take too long.
Is all that you said
You didn't say much, but what you said was important and memorable.
Before you stood up
You were sitting down, but you got up to leave.
And you won't disappoint me
You believe that leaving is the right thing to do and won't disappoint you in the end.
I can do that myself
You don't need someone else to disappoint you, you are capable of doing that on your own.
And I'm glad that you've come
You appreciate the fact that they were there for you, but it's now time for them to go.
Now if you don't mind,
You are politely asking them to leave.
Leave
You want them to leave and not stay any longer.
Free yourself at the same time, leave
Leaving is not only good for you, but also good for them as it allows them to free themselves.
I don't understand
You are confused about their intentions and actions.
You've already gone
You feel like they have already left, mentally or emotionally.
And I hope you feel better
You hope that they feel better after leaving and doing what they needed to do.
Now that it's out
The truth has been revealed, and now it's time for them to go.
What took you so long?
You are surprised that it took them so long to leave since it seemed like they were already mentally gone.
And the truth has a habit
The truth always comes out eventually.
Of falling out of your mouth
It's something that you can't keep in forever, and eventually, it will come out.
If you don't mind
You are still politely asking them to leave.
Let go of my hand
You want them to physically let go of you as a way of telling them that it's time to go.
You said what you came to, now
They said what they came to say, and now it's time for them to go.
Leave
You want them to leave, and it's time for them to do so.
And please yourself at the same time
Leaving is not only good for others but also good for themselves.
Ohh, Leave
It's the last time that you are telling them to leave, and you sound more serious this time around.
Writer(s): Glen Hansard Copyright: The Swell Season Publishing
Contributed by Kaelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.