Please Don't Leave Me
The Johnny Burnette Trio Lyrics
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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
These lyrics express a plea of desperation from the singer to their lover, begging them not to leave. The repetition of "please don't leave me" emphasizes the importance of this message, as well as the fear and sadness the singer is feeling. The lyrics also convey the message that the singer is deeply in love with their partner and doesn't know what they'll do if they leave.
The use of repetition and simple language in the song adds to its emotional impact. The lyrics are straightforward and to the point, which helps to convey the singer's feelings more effectively. The heavy emphasis on "oh" gives the song a sense of urgency and desperation, adding to the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repeated expression of despair and sadness, borderline begging for attention and affection
Please don't leave me, baby, please don't go
A plea from the singer to their loved one to stay, indicating that they are afraid of being alone or without their partner
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, dear you're gonna hurt me so
If the partner leaves, the singer is liable to fall into a deep, long-lasting sorrow that could scar him both emotionally and physically
Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
A statement that any pain at present remains irrelevant as long as their love remains as strong as ever, one that will not be concealed from anyone
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, don't know what I'm gonna do
The singer admits to being completely lost if they lose their partner and that he would experience a loss of purpose and direction in his life
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The repetition of anxiety and almost begging to not be abandoned
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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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