Leave Me Alone

Alexander Rybak

About Leave Me Alone

"Leave Me Alone" is a song performed and written by Norwegian singer–songwriter Alexander Rybak. It was released as a digital download in Norway on 12 October 2012, and charted in Belgium.


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Alexander Rybak

Alexander Igoryevich Rybak (Russian: Алекса́ндр И́горевич Рыба́к) or in Belarusian Alyaxandr Igaravich Rybak (Аляксандр І́гаравіч Рыбак), born 13 May 1986 in Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union is a Norwegian singer-composer, violinist, pianist, writer, and actor. Representing Norway in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow, Russia, Rybak won the contest with 387 points—the highest tally any country has achieved in the history of Eurovision—with "Fairytale", a song he wrote and composed. His debut album, Fairytales, charted in the top 20 in nine European countries, including a No. 1 position in Norway and Russia. more »

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Leave Me Alone" is a song by the Norwegian singer-songwriter and violinist Alexander Rybak. He is a versatile artist known for his unique folk-inspired pop music.
Release Date
The song was released as a single on 12 October 2012.
Album Association
This single does not belong to a particular album. It was released as a standalone single.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song "Leave Me Alone" was inspired by a fan who could not understand boundaries and had been stalking Alexander Rybak. The lyrics reflect his frustration and plea for her to leave him alone.
Music Video Narrative
The music video for "Leave Me Alone" portrays Alexander Rybak's stalker as an animation, symbolizing her constant lurking presence.
Chart Performance
The song debuted at number 20 on the Norwegian Singles Chart, and also charted in Sweden and Finland.
Personal Impact
The song significantly impacted Rybak's life. He claims it helped him cope with the situation and derive an artistic channel to express the negative feelings he had.
Eurovision Connection
Alexander Rybak is famously known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2009 with his song "Fairytale". However, "Leave Me Alone" is not associated with the contest.
Musical Style and Genre
"Leave Me Alone" is considered to be within the Pop genre. Rybak is recognized for his catchy melodies and blending various musical styles, like folk and classical influence.
Public Reaction
Although the song has a dark undertone reflecting a real-life situation of Rybak, it was well received by the public and has since been a significant part of Rybak's discography.
Songwriting
Alexander Rybak wrote "Leave Me Alone" himself, reflecting his creativity, musicianship, and ability to turn personal experiences into meaningful art.
Current Status (as of 2021
Despite the song's release in 2012, "Leave Me Alone" continues to be appreciated by fans worldwide, demonstrating Rybak's enduring appeal as an artist.

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