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Before you stood up
And you won't disappoint me
I can do that myself
But I'm glad that you've come
Now if you don't mind
Leave, leave,
Leave, leave,
I don't understand, you've already gone
And I hope you feel better
Now that it's out
What took you so long
And the truth has a habit
Of falling out of your mouth
But now that it's come
If you don't mind
Leave, leave,
And please yourself at the same time
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you came to now
Leave, leave,
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave
The lyrics of "Leave" by The Swell Season are about a relationship that has run its course. One person is urging the other to leave and move on. The singer acknowledges that they can't wait forever and that they are glad that the other person has come, but it's time for them to go. The chorus of the song repeats the word "leave" as a plea for the other person to let go and move on.
The second verse suggests that the person who is being asked to leave has been holding something back that needed to be said. The singer expresses relief that the truth has finally come out of their partner's mouth, but feels that it's time for the other person to leave now. The repetition of the chorus suggests that the singer is trying to reinforce the idea that it's really time for the other person to go.
The song feels like a conversation that the singer has been having in their own mind for some time. They seem to be trying to convince themselves as much as the other person. There is a sense of sadness but also relief as they finally face the truth and allow their partner to leave.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait forever is all that you said
You acknowledged that you cannot wait for too long.
Before you stood up
You signaled that you were going to leave.
And you won't disappoint me
You assured me that you won't let me down.
I can do that myself
I don't need anyone else to let me down, I can manage on my own.
But I'm glad that you've come
Despite of everything, I'm happy that you're here.
Leave, leave,
And free yourself at the same time
Leave, leave,
I don't understand, you've already gone
Even though you have not physically left, you are already gone emotionally. It's time for you to leave and set yourself free, and I don't understand why you're still here.
And I hope you feel better
Now that it's out
What took you so long
And the truth has a habit
Of falling out of your mouth
But now that it's come
If you don't mind
I hope you feel relieved now that you have finally spoken the truth. It makes me wonder why you took so long to tell me. The truth can be difficult to utter, but it eventually makes its way out of your mouth. If you don't mind, it's time for you to leave now that everything is out in the open.
Leave, leave,
And please yourself at the same time
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you came to now
Leave, leave,
Leave, leave,
Let go of my hand
You said what you have to now
Leave, leave
It's time for you to leave and do what's best for yourself. Let go of my hand and release yourself from this situation. You've said everything that you needed to say, so now it's time for you to go. Leave, leave, let go of my hand, you've said everything that you came to say. So leave, leave, and don't look back.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLEN HANSARD, GLEN JAMES HANSARD
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@milandujava6791
This is possibly the most beautiful, in-tune and heart-tearing scream I have ever heard
@washjd-27
you said it all
@chriscoffey2371
100% agree I have been coming back here for this for years now
@kiwiproject
That man has been working hard for 20 years to be where he is. The most passionate musician I've ever come across, and has done our little island proud beyond belief.
@maggiereedy4079
I count myself lucky to have seen this man play the crap out of this very guitar. Glen leaves his heart on the floor every time he touches a stage. Brilliant.
@toulad5317
so beautifully said
@dterzyan
ugh I can never get sick of this song. Makes me cry every time. His voice is flawless!
@jeaniegayagoy5232
I've never seen anyone that seems to feel the music they sing the way Glen Hansard does!
@MichaelCanton
look for Woven Hand, the singer David Eugene Edwards pours his soul also!
@FerryLuckyMan
Look for RIchard Ashcroft.