The Four Lovers was a 1950s musical group that was the eventual result of l… Read Full Bio ↴The Four Lovers was a 1950s musical group that was the eventual result of lead vocalist Frankie Valli joining The Variety Trio (brothers Nick and Tommy DeVito and Hank Majewski in 1954. After adopting the name The Variatones later that year, the quartet used a succession of names until the group settled on "The Four Lovers" in 1956). The quartet released seven singles and one album under the Four Lovers name, with only "You're the Apple of My Eye" being the only Four Lovers record with significant national sales to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

After the lack of success in the record sales department, The Four Lovers temporarily disbanded until 1958, after Valli met producer Bob Crewe, who signed him (and the group) to a three year artist contract. The reconstituted quartet then worked steadily as session artists, primarily as background singers and performers, in addition to resuming their live performances in various clubs and lounges between New York City and Philadelphia) In addition, their contract with Crewe allowed them to record individually or collectively for Crewe's Peri Records — which they did under more than a handful of "stage names".

After changes in personnel in 1959 and 1960 brought in composer/keyboardist Bob Gaudio and bassist Nick Massi, the group had become a complete outfit with an "in house" composer. In mid-1961, after a failed audition at a New Jersey bowling establishment, a handshake between Valli and Gaudio signified a change: The Four Seasons Partnership was founded, and by the end of 1962, the quartet of Valli, Gaudio, Massi, and DeVito (with Crewe and arranger Charles Calello, a former member of The Four Lovers) would have two singles reach the top spot on the Hot 100).

Please Don't Leave Me
The Four Lovers Lyrics

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Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Please don't leave me, baby, please don't go
Please don't leave me baby, please don't go
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, dear you're gonna hurt me so
Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, don't know what I'm gonna do
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The Four Lovers' song "Please Don't Leave Me" is a romantic ballad that pleads for the loved one not to leave the singer. The opening line of the song sets the tone as the repeated "oh" sound creates a sense of urgency and desperation. As the song progresses, the singer expresses their love and devotion to their partner, saying that they will tell the whole world about their love. However, the refrain repeats the same plea to "please don't leave me" as the singer acknowledges the pain that will come if the partner leaves.

The lyrics of the song reflect the fear and vulnerability that comes with being in love. The singer is willing to bare their soul and express their love, but they cannot control whether their partner decides to leave. The song captures the emotional turmoil of a lover begging to be kept close.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The repetition of this line portrays the intense pain and anxiety felt by the singer over the possibility of their loved one leaving.

Please don't leave me, baby, please don't go
The singer is pleading with their loved one to stay, expressing their fear at being left alone and abandoned.

Please don't leave me baby, please don't go
The singer reiterates their desperate plea for their loved one to stay, revealing how much they need them in their life.

Well, if you go 'way and leave me, dear you're gonna hurt me so
The artist warns their loved one of the painful consequences that will result if they leave, suggesting that the act of abandonment will inflict significant emotional damage.

Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
The artist professes their deep and unwavering love for their partner, expressing their commitment to the relationship and their desire to make their love known to others.

Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
The singer reassures their loved one of their love and devotion, hoping that this will encourage them to stay.

Well, if you go 'way and leave me, don't know what I'm gonna do
The singer acknowledges their complete dependence on their loved one, admitting that they are lost without them and cannot imagine life without their presence.

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The repetition of this line emphasizes the artist's heightened emotional state and their desperation to prevent their loved one from leaving.

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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO

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