Please Don't Leave Me
Sykes John Lyrics
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We'd fool around all the time
Oh how I loved that girl when she was mine
But now she'd left me for another guy
And it really brought me down
For without that girl
I was lost and found
Oh darling please don't leave me
Oh darling please don't hurt me this way
Oh darling please don't leave me
Now I get messed up and I fool around
But there's no fun anymore
They say times must change
But I'm not so sure
Lost lovers of summer
As you go your separate way
Remember memories you owe
Won't bring back those special days
Oh darling please don't hurt me this way
Oh darling please don't leave me
Oh darling please don't hurt me this way
Oh darling please don't leave me
In Sykes John's song "Please Don't Leave Me," the artist reflects on a past relationship that was once full of excitement and passion during the summer months. The first verse reminisces about that carefree time when he and his former love would "fool around all the time" and he cherished her deeply. However, this joyous time came to an end when she left him for another man, which sent him spiraling downward, feeling lost and alone. In the chorus, Sykes John pleads with his ex-girlfriend not to hurt him by leaving him, as he's still emotionally vulnerable and hasn't fully moved on from their relationship.
The second verse describes that even though Sykes John still engages in reckless behavior like he did with his former love, it's no longer fun for him anymore now that she's gone. He acknowledges that times have changed and that he's unsure of what's next for him. In the final stanza, Sykes John addresses all the lovers who have gone their separate ways, noting that while memories are important, they won't bring back what's already gone.
Overall, "Please Don't Leave Me" is a song that speaks to the universal experience of loss of love and the aftermath that ensues. Sykes John's lyrics resonate with anyone who's been through a breakup and is struggling to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
In the summer we'd be crazy
During summer, we would often act impulsively and do crazy things.
We'd fool around all the time
We would spend a lot of time playing and having fun.
Oh how I loved that girl when she was mine
I had deep affection for that girl when we were in a relationship.
But now she'd left me for another guy
She left me and chose to be with someone else.
And it really brought me down
It made me deeply unhappy and depressed.
For without that girl
Life was incomplete and empty without her.
I was lost and found
I was confused and unsure after losing her, but also rediscovered myself.
Oh darling please don't hurt me this way
I am begging you, my love, not to cause me emotional pain.
Oh darling please don't leave me
I am pleading with you not to abandon me.
Now I get messed up and I fool around
I engage in risky behavior and act recklessly.
But there's no fun anymore
I can no longer find joy or pleasure in my behavior.
They say times must change
It is often said that things must evolve and move forward.
But I'm not so sure
However, I am not convinced that this is always the case.
Lost lovers of summer
Summer love and relationships that have ended.
As you go your separate way
As we move on and our paths diverge.
Remember memories you owe
Remember the experiences that have shaped you and made you who you are.
Won't bring back those special days
But dwelling on them won't bring back what is gone and cannot be changed.
Oh darling please don't hurt me this way
I am still hoping that you won't cause me pain or heartbreak.
Oh darling please don't leave me
I still desperately want you to stay with me and not leave me alone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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K.
In the summer we'd be crazy
We'd fool around all the time
Oh how I loved that girl when she was mine
But now she'd left me for another guy
And it really brought me down
For without that girl
I was lost and found
Oh darling please don't hurt me this way
Oh darling please don't leave me
Oh darling please don't hurt me this way
Oh darling please don't leave me
Now I get messed up and I fool around
But there's no fun anymore
They say times must change
But I'm not so sure
Lost lovers of summer
As you go your separate way
Remember memories you owe
Won't bring back those special days
Oh darling please don't hurt me this way
Oh darling please don't leave me
Oh darling please don't hurt me this way
Oh darling please don't leave me
rockrabbitt
In the summer
We'd be crazy
We'd fool around all the time
Oh how I loved that girl
When she was mine
But now she left me
For another guy
And it really brought me down
For without that girl
I was lost, I found
Oh, darling, please don't hurt me this way
Oh, darling, please don't leave me
Oh, darling, please don't hurt me this way
Oh, darling, please don't leave me
Now I get messed up
And I fooled around
But it's no fun anymore
They say times must change
But I'm not so sure
Lost lovers of summer
As you go your separate ways
Remember memories you hold
Will bring back
Those special days
Oh, darling, please don't hurt me this way
Oh, darling, please don't leave me
Oh, darling, please don't hurt me this way
Oh, darling, please don't leave me
Don't leave me
Not now
Please don't leave
Oh, please don't leave me
Oh, darling, please don't hurt me this way
Oh, darling, please don't leave me
In the summer
We'd be crazy
We'd fool around all the time
Lost lovers of summer
As you go your own way
Oh, darling, please don't leave me
Johan Nilsson
I'm a die hard Lynott-fan and I remember hearing this song back in 82, thinking "God this is cheezy crap!" :)
But now.. Philips voice has always been magic to me. Now I find myself listening and singing it over and over again! "They same times must change, but I'm not so sure" - yes I am! :)
Rest in peace Black Rose of Ireland. You will forever be my king of rock!
Nazz Mann
The guitar solo in this is fantastic to me.
The Reb
@Nazz Mann exactly an awesome solo
Ashton de Queljoe
Beautiful words man
Eric mcgivern
I bought this in Callers Newcastle for 50 p money well spent I think@!!
Patrick Cummins
Great vocals by Phil and great guitar by John
Mark Powell
The sun is just setting here in Tucson it is beautiful and this song is playing I think the song has started my life fresh and anew , Oh , wait a minute could just be the methadone kicking in ! Little of both !
Armando Sanchez
la mejor version de todas, es una verdadera pena que john ya no haga giras
MrSmokeydog
Their will never be another musician like Phil Lynott. Fortunately he encouraged and helped to influence John Sykes in his style of music that still reflects that influence to this day.
twoo57
That intro gives me chills EVERY TIME !