Get Out of My Life Woman
The Leaves Lyrics


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You don't love me no more
Get out my life woman
You don't love me no more
Get out my life woman
You don't love me no more

Get out my eyes teardrops
I got to see my way around
Get out my eyes teardrops
I got to see my way around
Get out my life, heartaches
Nothin' but heartaches by the pound

Get off my ladder, woman
I got to climb up to the top
Get off my ladder, woman
There is nothin that can make me stop

Get out the way, woman
I got to be movin' on
Get out the way, woman
I got to be movin' on
Get out the way, woman
I got to be movin' on





I'm sorry I've got leave you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Leaves's song "Get Out of my Life Woman" convey a message of breaking up and moving on from a relationship that is no longer viable. From the opening line "You don't love me no more," the singer addresses their partner's lack of affection and request for them to leave their life. The repetition of the phrase "get out of my life woman" is a strong declaration of the singer's desire to cut ties completely. The next lines describe the need to see clearly, removing the tears that cloud the singer's vision, and the heavy burden of heartache that has been weighing them down.


The singer then paints a metaphorical picture of climbing a ladder to success, with their partner as an obstacle that needs to be removed. The final repetition of "get out the way, woman" serves as an ultimatum for the partner to leave and make room for the singer's progress. The closing line, "I'm sorry I've got to leave you," shows a sense of regret mixed with determination to move forward with their life.


Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and disappointment with a failing relationship. The singer recognizes that the partner no longer loves them, but instead of pleading or trying to reconcile, they choose to assert their independence and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't love me no more
The love in this relationship is gone, and I no longer wish to be with you.


Get out my life woman
I want you to leave me alone and not be a part of my life anymore.


Get out my eyes teardrops
I need to stop crying over our failed relationship and move on with my life.


I got to see my way around
I need to find a way to move forward and navigate through life despite the emotions I am feeling.


Get out my life, heartaches
I am tired of feeling heartache and pain, and I need to rid myself of these negative emotions.


Nothin' but heartaches by the pound
I am overwhelmed by the amount of emotional pain I am experiencing in this failed relationship.


Get off my ladder, woman
I need to focus on achieving my goals and aspirations, and your presence is hindering my progress.


I got to climb up to the top
I am determined to succeed and reach my full potential.


There is nothin that can make me stop
I will not let anything or anyone hold me back from achieving my goals.


Get out the way, woman
You are a barrier to my progress, and I need you to move aside so that I can move forward.


I got to be movin' on
I must continue my journey through life and leave this relationship behind.


I'm sorry I've got leave you
I feel remorseful about the end of our relationship, but I know that it is for the best.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Allen Toussaint

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@jontalbot1

So few views for such a great record

@RobertoGinsburg

No doubt that "Viola Lee Blues" from Grateful Dead was inspired by this cover of Toussaint/Dorsey tándem original of late 1965. And at the same time, the beginning of funky Boom bap beat.

@frogeregis

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