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Tonight I Have To Leave It Lyrics
Don't come up to me and say you like it.
It's better if you say you hate it, that's the truth exactly.
When we go out dancing I don't want to be bothered,
I just want to be bothered with real love.
So I heard it's no good to run,
but it feels so much better now that it's done
and tonight I have to leave it.
So I've heard you know how to write it,
does it mean you're good at putting things on paper?
Rumours say that you're very sorry.
Oh no you're not sorry, no you're not.
So I heard it's no good to run,
but it feels so much better now that it's done
and tonight I have to leave it.
Why don't you give love?
Why don't you give love?
Tonight I have to leave it.
It's better if you say you hate it, that's the truth exactly.
When we go out dancing I don't want to be bothered,
I just want to be bothered with real love.
but it feels so much better now that it's done
and tonight I have to leave it.
does it mean you're good at putting things on paper?
Rumours say that you're very sorry.
Oh no you're not sorry, no you're not.
but it feels so much better now that it's done
and tonight I have to leave it.
Why don't you give love?
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Such a great song... I'm surprised it hasn't gotten more attention.
The song is about being repulsed by shallow love, carnal lust, etc. -- he just wants to share real love with someone mature enough to give it back. Not someone who "talks love", in poems or in dance clubs, but someone who can "give love". Furthermore, the title of the song is about finally recognizing that it's sometimes good to give up on a relationship when you can you already KNOW it's shaping up into something you don't want. Leave it! Don't torture yourself by listening to others advice to "stick it out" or your own self doubts. You know what you want, so you go and get it and accept nothing less.
Thanks for your input, blkshelbygt. It's good to know someone else saw it the same way.
It's a really unique song. I don't know of any other musical artist that openly rejects "romance", as it's currently thought of, as being largely bullshit and that action is what counts. Usually we either have rappers chanting about booty, or Celine Dion singing about vague feelings.
He's sick of meaningless, fake relationships wants something real, and feels good about finally realizing it and dealing with it
hidispenser is right. EXACTLY how I viewed the meaning of the lyrics, it's beautiful...
Great pop song - but it does sound like Goldmember singing In-between Days by the Cure!
I was reminded of the Cure immediately the first time I heard this.
Amazing song. It kind of mirrors my feeling on relationships, not just romantic, but people in general. It's like, I'm afraid to get hurt, but it's scary when it's to a degree where you're not "living" life. It's weird, and hard to talk about. Love the song.
i like this song so much. just because you say something, it doesn't mean it's the truth (most likely it's not). this is so relatable!
hidispenser: i wish i'd seen your comment before i chose to be with my ex for 1½ year, knowing it would neeever work out. this song is so, so true.
Wow, I agree with everyone. It's so easy to relate because I think everyone has had a similar experience. On both ends - the lover who wants something meaningful and the one who stays for sheer pity.