If You Leave
OMD Lyrics
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Please don't take my heart away
Promise me, just one more night
Then we'll go our separate ways
We've always had time on our side
Now it's fading fast
Every second, every moment
We've gotta make it last
I touch you once, I touch you twice
I won't let go at any price
I need you now like I need you then
You always said we'd still be friends someday
If you leave I won't cry
I won't waste one single day
But if you leave don't look back
I'll be running the other way
Seven years went under the bridge
Like time was standing still
Heaven knows what happens now
You've gotta say you will
I'll touch you once, I'll touch you twice
I won't let go at any price
I need you now like I need you then
You always said we'd meet again
I touch you once, I touch you twice
I won't let go at any price
I need you now like I need you then
You always said we'd still be friends
I touch you once, I touch you twice
I won't let go at any price
I need you now like I need you then
You always said we'd meet again someday
If you leave
If you leave
If you leave
Don't look back
Don't look back
Overall Meaning
The lyrics for OMD's "If You Leave" are a plea from someone who is trying to hold onto their partner but knows deep down that they are going to leave. The singer is asking their lover for one more night together before they go their separate ways. The lyrics are infused with a sense of urgency as the singer realizes time is running out, but they are still holding onto hope that they can make it work. Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of desperation to keep their partner from leaving, but they ultimately urge them not to look back when they leave because it will only make it harder for them to move on.
The song can be interpreted in several different ways. Some people see it as a romantic ballad about a couple who is struggling to stay together, while others view it as a breakup song that shows the difficulties of moving on. Regardless of how it is interpreted, the lyrics are emotionally charged and emphasize the importance of cherishing the time you have with your loved ones.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "If You Leave" are a moving expression of human emotions. The singer's desperation and hope are evident throughout the song, making it a poignant reminder of the fragility of human relationships and the importance of holding onto what we have while we still can.
Line by Line Meaning
If you leave, don't leave now
Please don't leave me right now
Please don't take my heart away
Don't break my heart by leaving me
Promise me, just one more night
Stay with me for one more night
Then we'll go our separate ways
After tonight, we'll part ways
We've always had time on our side
We've always had plenty of time together
Now it's fading fast
But now time is running out quickly
Every second, every moment
We need to make every moment count
We've gotta make it last
We have to make our time together last
I touch you once, I touch you twice
I want to hold you close, I want to feel you near
I won't let go at any price
I won't let you go no matter what
I need you now like I need you then
I still love you with the same intensity as before
You always said we'd still be friends someday
You promised that we'll always stay friends if we ever break up
If you leave I won't cry
I won't cry over you leaving me
I won't waste one single day
I won't waste my days grieving for you
But if you leave don't look back
If you leave, don't turn back to see me
I'll be running the other way
I'll have moved on and won't be looking back at you too
Seven years went under the bridge
Seven years have passed since we met
Like time was standing still
It feels like those seven years passed slowly
Heaven knows what happens now
I don't know what will happen next
You've gotta say you will
You need to promise that you'll be with me
If you leave
If you go away
Don't look back
Don't turn back to see me
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