Leave (Get Out)

JoJo

About Leave (Get Out)

"Leave (Get Out)" is the debut single by American singer JoJo from her self-titled debut studio album (2004). It was released as the album's lead single on February 24, 2004. Produced by Danish production duo Soulshock & Karlin, the song became a commercial success, reaching number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and on the European Hot 100 Singles. It also reached the top five in Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on October 25, 2004. When the single reached number one on Billboard's Pop Songs chart, JoJo became, at age 13, the youngest female solo artist to have a number-one single in the United States. JoJo has expressed her displeasure with the song, and most of her self-titled album, for its overall pop sound. However, she is grateful that it put her on the musical map. When she would perform the song at her most recent concerts, she would arrange it to the point of being almost unrecognizable, adding jazzier instrumentation to the verses and heavier guitars to the bridge. The song appears in the 2004 PlayStation 2 karaoke game Karaoke Revolution Volume 3 and Singstar Pop Hits. On her 2011 tour, JoJo would open her set with her band playing the intro of Dropkick Murphys "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" which would then segue into "Leave". 


Year:
2004
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I've been waiting all day for ya babe
So won't you come sit and talk to me
And tell me how we're gonna be together always
Hope you know that when this late at night
I hold on to a pillow tight
I think about how you promised me forever
I never thought that anyone could make me feel this way
Now that you're here boy all I want is just a chance to say

Get out (leave) right now
It's the end of you and me
It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone
'Cause I know about her (who)
And I wonder (why) how I bought all the lies
You said that you would treat me right
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)

Tell me why you looking so confused
When I'm the one that didn't know the truth
How could you ever be so cold?
You go behind my back and call my friend
Boy you must've fall and bumped your head
'Cause you left your number on her phone
So now that after all that you've said and done
Maybe I'm the one to blame but
To think that you could be the one
Well it didn't work out that way

Get out (leave) right now
It's the end of you and me
It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone (you to be gone)
'Cause I know about her (move)
And I wonder (why) how I bought all the lies (all the lies)
You said that you would treat me right (you said that you)
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)

I wanted you right here with me
But I have no choice you've got to leave
Because my heart is breaking with
Every word I'm saying, I gave up everything I had
On something that just would not last
But I refuse to cry
No tears will fall from these eyes (oh, oh)

Get out
Get out (leave) right now
It's the end of you and me (you and me)
It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone (you to be gone)
'Cause I know about her (move)
And I wonder (why) how I bought all the lies (how did I)
You said that you would treat me right (you said that you)
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)

Get out (leave) right now
It's the end of you and me (hey yeah)
It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone (you to be gone)
'Cause I know about her (move)
And I wonder (why) how I bought all the lies
You said that you would treat me right (treat me right)
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)

Get out (leave) (you and me)
It's too late (too late) (now)
About her (now) (why)
You said that you would treat me right
But you were just a waste of time (oh)

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JoJo

Joanna Noëlle Blagden Levesque (born December 20, 1990), professionally known as JoJo, is an American pop/R&B singer-songwriter and actress. After competing on the television show America's Most Talented Kids, she was noticed by record producer Vincent Herbert who asked her to audition for Blackground Records. more »

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Written by: Carsten Schack, Kenneth Karlin, Phillip White, Alexander V. Cantrall

Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Broma 16, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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10 facts about this song

Debut Single
"Leave (Get Out)" is the debut single of American singer JoJo at the tender age of 13, making her the youngest solo artist to have a number-one single in the United States.
Chart Success
The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart and No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her first and highest charting single to date.
Album Inclusion
"Leave (Get Out)" is the lead single from JoJo's self-titled debut album, "JoJo," that was released in 2004.
Award Nomination
The song was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, marking JoJo's first nomination at the event.
Songwriters & Producers
The song was written by Alex Cantrell, Philip "Silky" White, Rowdy Superstar, and JoJo herself, while production was handled by Danish production team, Soulshock & Karlin.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Erik White, sees JoJo at a high school rally, and features several shots of JoJo singing and dancing in a hallway, among other scenes.
Global Recognition
Outside the United States, "Leave (Get Out)" also found significant success, reaching the top ten in seven other countries, including the United Kingdom where it peaked at No. 2.
Certification
In 2020, the RIAA certified "Leave (Get Out)" Gold, confirming sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.
Legacy
Because of her age and mature voice, JoJo was often compared to contemporaries such as Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears, despite the fact that she was considerably younger.
Live Performances
JoJo has performed "Leave (Get Out)" during numerous live performances, including the 2004 Teen Choice Awards and on her tours. Despite its age, she continues to include it in her setlist due to its popularity.

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