If You Leave Me Now
The King's Singers/English Chamber Orchestra/Carl Davis Lyrics
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If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby please don't go
And if you leave me now, you'll take away the very heart of me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby please don't go
A love like ours is love that's hard to find
How could we let it slip away?
How could we end it all this way?
When tomorrow comes and we'll both regret things we said today
A love like ours is love that's hard to find
How could we let it slip away?
We've come to far to leave it all behind
How could we end it all this way?
When tomorrow comes and we'll both regret things we said today
If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby, please don't go
The song "If You Leave Me Now" by The King's Singers/English Chamber Orchestra/Carl Davis is a heart-wrenching plea for someone to stay in a relationship. The lyrics express the fear of losing the biggest part of oneself if the other person were to leave. The singer implores their partner, "please don't go," expressing how their love is rare and precious, something that should not be thrown away lightly. The lyrics suggest that the couple has been together for a long time, and that it would be a shame to let all that history and love go to waste. The singer speaks of regret, knowing that they will both feel remorseful for the things they said when tomorrow comes.
The song's lyrics are relatable to many people who fear losing someone they love. The way the singer repeats the line, "please don't go," reinforces the desperation they feel. The use of the word "baby" suggests an affectionate and intimate relationship, adding even more to the emotional weight of the song. The profound sadness and longing at the core of the song are further emphasized by the soft and melancholic melody.
Line by Line Meaning
If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me
Leaving me will end up taking away my entire existence since I am so attached to you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby please don't go
I'm begging you not to depart, my love
And if you leave me now, you'll take away the very heart of me
If you go away, you will rob me of my emotions and feelings, leaving me empty inside
A love like ours is love that's hard to find
Our love story is unique and special, no one else can ever experience it again
How could we let it slip away?
We shouldn't let go of our love, how could we let that happen?
We've come to far to leave it all behind
We've been together for so long, we have too much history to just throw it all away
How could we end it all this way?
Why would we destroy something that has been so beautiful?
When tomorrow comes and we'll both regret things we said today
We might end up regretting our words tomorrow, so let's not make any hasty decisions
If you leave me now, you'll take away the biggest part of me
Without you, I am incomplete, and losing you will be the hardest thing I'll ever endure
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no, baby, please don't go
I'm pleading with you not to leave me, my love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: PETER CETERA
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