If You Go Away
NKOTB, New Kids on the Block
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Girl, I just can't live without you I know I hurt you That's the last thing I meant to do Sometimes I can be careless and blind Can you forgive the fool that I've been? You know I love you You're the one thing I have that's true My life used to be nothing to me I never want to feel that again [Chorus] If you go away girl You're taking my heart with you If you go away girl You'll be breaking my heart in two If you only stay girl I promise you the world So please don't ever go away, no You know I need you I'm so sorry that I made you cry You are everything good in my life Your tears have finally opened my eyes [Chorus] I was so wrong to ever look at another baby Even the strongest man can stumble and fall And I'll do anything for you Anything to be in your arms again Baby don't let this be the end [Chorus] Girl, I just can't live without you Never, ever leave me girl You promised your love to me forever Say you'll never leave me girl Say you'll never leave me girl
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Written by: WALTER AFANASIEFF, BETTIE, TREY LORENZ
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"If You Go Away" is a song by the American boy band New Kids on the Block. It was released as a single from their fourth studio album, Step by Step, on November 12, 1991.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CompositionThe track is a ballad, which showcases the group's vocals and harmonies. The lyrics talk about the fear of losing someone you love.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band members performing amidst a series of rain-soaked cityscapes.
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Live PerformanceThe song was a fan favorite, and was included in the set list for the group's 1990 world tour.
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Album SuccessThe song helped the Step by Step album to become the band's highest-selling album with over three million copies sold in the United States.
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Grammy Connection"If You Go Away" was actually the B-side to the group's single "Games". "Games" was later nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1991.
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Songwriters"If You Go Away" was a collaboration between several songwriters and producers including Al Lancellotti and Johnny Christiansen.
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Variety of ReleaseThe single was made available on several formats including a 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl, cassette, and CD.
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Notable CoverThe band Ne-Yo sampled "If You Go Away" in their song "It's You" from the album "Year of the Gentleman" (2008).
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LegacyDespite it not being one of the group's major hits, the song remains a beloved song among fans, resulting in it often being featured in the set lists of their reunion tours.
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