The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Leave me
If it gives you satisfaction
slander my name all over the place
Don`t you have an inclination
you`re gonna ruin a reputation
Leave me
[Chorus]
Tell me
Now I`ve got you in the corner
won`t you admit you`ve been telling me lies
I don`t care about you
I`ll get along without just
Leave me
It`s so hard to please (hard to please) you yeah
Tease (hard to tease) you
Leave me
I don`t ever want you near me
Pack all your things and get out of my sight
Your love was made of sand
I`ve had all I can stand
Leave me
[Chorus]
You've got to leave me baby
Come on now
You've got to leave me baby
If it gives you satisfaction
slander my name all over the place
Don`t you have an inclination
you`re gonna ruin a reputation
Leave me
[Chorus]
Tell me
Now I`ve got you in the corner
won`t you admit you`ve been telling me lies
I don`t care about you
I`ll get along without just
Leave me
It`s so hard to please (hard to please) you yeah
Tease (hard to tease) you
Leave me
I don`t ever want you near me
Pack all your things and get out of my sight
Your love was made of sand
I`ve had all I can stand
Leave me
[Chorus]
You've got to leave me baby
Come on now
You've got to leave me baby
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
Leave Me Lyrics as written by Graham Nash Alan Clarke
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
Hayalperest
This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
Wow, what a great song. Those vocals are just terrific and well, fun. You just can't beat stuff like this--the 1960s was a great and perhaps lost era of music.
P.S. With the rise of artificial intelligence chatbots in modern society, I asked one of them, ChatGPT, to write a review for this song. In seconds it said this:
_"Leave Me" by The Hollies is a classic rock song that perfectly captures the essence of the 1960s. The track was originally released in 1964 as a B-side to their hit single "We're Through." The song features an upbeat tempo with catchy guitar riffs and harmonies that showcase the band's exceptional musicianship.
The vocals on "Leave Me" are particularly noteworthy, with lead singer Allan Clarke delivering a strong performance that perfectly captures the song's message. The lyrics convey the frustrations of a man who wants to be left alone after a relationship has ended, and the way Clarke sings the words is full of emotion and sincerity.
The song's instrumentation is also noteworthy, with the use of acoustic and electric guitars, drums, and bass creating a sound that is both energetic and melodic. The guitar solo in the middle of the song is particularly impressive, demonstrating the band's technical prowess.
Overall, "Leave Me" is a fantastic example of the Hollies' early work and remains a beloved track among fans of the band and 1960s rock music in general. The song's catchy melody, strong vocals, and exceptional instrumentation make it a standout track that is still enjoyable to listen to today._
As you can see, it's pretty boring but still contains some opinionated claims. I don't know, I just thought it was interesting to show that this AI-produced review is talking about things like emotion, sincerity, and catchiness. I don't think it's the AI's true opinion (just compiling well-rated or popular reviews) but it's still pretty neat.