1) Tyler Jam… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Tyler James (born on 5 January 1982) is a British R&B singer–songwriter from east London.
2) Tyler James (born on 31 March 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville.
1. Tyler James (born Kenneth Gordon on 5 January 1982) is a British R&B singer–songwriter from Canning Town, East London. The Single Tear Songfacts reports that James signed to Island Records in 2003 after they heard a demo tape featuring his future debut single, "Why Do I Do?” The song reached #25 on the UK Singles Chart and its follow-up, "Foolish" did even better peaking at #16. His debut album 'The Unlikely Lad' was released only on digital download and did not chart and James slipped off the radar for several years. James was a close friend of Amy Winehouse who he collaborated with on his debut album, he also toured with her.
In 2012 he was chosen to audition and eventually became a finalist on the talent show The Voice UK. James auditioned with the song "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding. Judges Jessie J and will.i.am took interest and James eventually opted to join will.i.am's team. His final song was a Higher Love, James performed the James Vincent McMorrow version of "Higher Love" by Stevie Winwood. Alongside singer Bo Bruce, James was announced as the series' runner-up behind Leanne Mitchell. Following his success on The Voice UK, James released his second album, A Place I Go, which peaked at number 47 on the UK Albums Chart.
2. Tyler James (born Tyler James Geertsma on 31 March 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville. He is known for his work as a solo recording artist, as keyboardist in Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, and as one half of the duo Escondido.
[for the American actor and rapper, see Tyler James Williams]
don't leave
Tyler James Lyrics
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Dont tell me that i deserve better.
Of course im gonna fall for you,
What did you expect me to do?
Dont leave i've got so much to tell you and there's no more need to generalize. I cant really change how you feel for me honey, i just need some peace tonight.
If this should be the easy part then why's it always seem so hard?
I thought you wanted me to love you, soon as i do you're terrified. I cant really change how you feel for me honey, I just need some peace tonight.
Do you even know what you do to me?
Do you even know that its killin me?
But I dont mind oh i dont mind......
Dont leave i've got so much to tell you and there's no more need to generalize. I cant really change how you feel for me honey, i just need some peace tonight.
Of course im gonna fall for you, what did you expect me to do? Could you be more sensitive, i've offered what you couldnt give.
The song "Don't Leave" by Tyler James describes a complicated love situation where the singer is falling for someone who seems distant and unsure about the relationship. The first two lines of the song, "Of course, I'm gonna disappoint. Don't tell me that I deserve better," show the singer's insecurity and fear of being rejected by the person they are interested in. However, despite this fear, the singer cannot help but fall for the other person, hence the line "Of course, I'm gonna fall for you. What did you expect me to do?"
The chorus repeats the plea "Don't leave" as the singer asks for a chance to express themselves fully to their love interest without any miscommunication. However, the singer also acknowledges that they cannot force the other person to have the same feelings, they cannot change how they feel for them, but all they need is some peace tonight.
The second verse questions the complexity of the relationship and asks why it always seems so hard to make it work. The singer has forgotten the reason why they started it, and now all they do is analyze it, which has only made it more complicated. The singer thought that their love interest wanted them to love them, but as soon as they do, the person becomes terrified, leaving the singer confused and hurt.
In the bridge, the singer asks if the other person even knows what they are doing to them and that it is hurting them. But the singer doesn't mind the pain and would still like the chance to talk things through because they have so much to say.
Overall, "Don't Leave" by Tyler James portrays a vulnerable and complicated love situation where the singer is open about their feelings, but the love interest seems unsure and maybe even scared of commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Of course im gonna disappoint
I am fully aware that I may let you down.
Dont tell me that i deserve better.
Please don't try to make me feel better about myself when I want to be with you.
Of course im gonna fall for you,
It is natural for me to develop feelings for you.
What did you expect me to do?
What else can I do when I am strongly attracted to you?
Dont leave i've got so much to tell you and there's no more need to generalize. I cant really change how you feel for me honey, i just need some peace tonight.
I have a lot to express, but I understand that you may not reciprocate my feelings, so please stay and give me some comfort.
If this should be the easy part then why's it always seem so hard?
I expected everything to be effortless, but things are complicated, and I'm not sure why.
Cuz all we do is analyze and now i have forgotten why.
We keep overthinking our situation, and it makes me lose sight of why we even started.
I thought you wanted me to love you, soon as i do you're terrified.
When I finally give you my love, you suddenly become afraid or unsure about it.
I cant really change how you feel for me honey, I just need some peace tonight.
I understand that I cannot make you feel a certain way about me, but I need some serenity for the time being.
Do you even know what you do to me?
Are you aware of how much power you hold over my emotions and thoughts?
Do you even know that its killin me?
Do you understand that your actions and decisions are causing me emotional pain and distress?
But I dont mind oh i dont mind......
Despite the hurt, I still want to be with you.
Could you be more sensitive, i've offered what you couldnt give.
I have given more than you, so I need you to be more understanding and empathetic towards my feelings.
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jferbarton
Still one of my favorite songs to date. I first listened in MySpace and had it on repeat…still just as good! Wish I could buy it!
Billy Wingo
if he's this good live, just imagine how good the studio albums will be
dgitana87
Perfect! I love this song, is amazing...
Sbort
UNbelieveable. i just found this song on myspace today and literally must have listened to it 50 times. this song is just absolutely unreal...
Kat
Beautiful! :)
BugandAuntieForever
"i thought you wanted me to love you? soon as i do - you're terrified....
do you even know what you do to me? do you even know that it's killing me?
but i don't mind... somehow... i don't mind... "
back in the day - the old studio version of this was my number one played song in itunes. every other song had like 200 plays, but this one had around 14,000 ha ha ha.... seeeeeeerious obsession with this one. heartbreaking <3 gorgeous <3 cried so many tears to this. wish that recording was still online <3
martinemmanuel23
beautiful.
Chelsea Brown
Tyler James, you are wonderful. Come back to Chicago when you can.