Story Behind The Song
As a mother of two small children, this song is about the writer's desire to raise her young family, be a supportive wife, friend and daughter while pursuing her dream as a performing songwriter. It is a love song to both her husband and her source of inner strength.
It is a slow ballad with a shuffle with elements of K. D. Lang and Ray LaMontagne with a touch of Harry Nilsson in the arrangement.
Song Description
This song is about love and support. The character in the song is weighed down by her responsibilities and unable to do what she was born to do. She is thanking her lover/or creator for supporting her, raising her up and helping her find her path.
| Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Jazz - Smooth Jazz, Jazz - General |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Peaceful |
Subject |
Relationship, Gratitude |
| Similar Artists |
K.D. Lang, Harry Nilsson |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
You Won't Leave Me
by Heather Hill and Orville Heyn
Tired
No time, time, time
To do the things, I was born to do
Afraid
Worry, worry, worry
There's nothing left of me to go around
You
You lift me up
You give me breath
And you won't leave me no
Guilty
Never, never, never
Good enough for my judge and jury
Shame
Blame, blame, blame
On everything but myself
You
You lift me up
You give me breath
And you won't leave me no
You won't leave me no
No one ever thinks
They're beautiful until someone tells them
But honey, words won't make you beautiful,
You've got to love, and laugh and cry in your own skin
Freedom
There, there, there
Singing softly in my ears
You
You lift me up
You give me breath
And you won't leave me no
You won't leave me no
You won't leave me no