Don't Leave Me
Blackstreet
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What we gonna do right here is go back Way back. Back into time No baby no baby no baby No, no, no If you take your love away from me I'll go crazy, I'll go insane No baby no baby no baby No, no, no No baby no baby no baby No, no, no You've got your problems baby And I've got mine Let's just spend it all by putting it together, yeah When you say you love me it don't mean a thing If you care, you'll be there, like you used to be, yeah I'm searching for the words to make you realize That I really, really want you to stay, oh Tears of frustration I hold inside But if you walk away You'll make this grown man cry Don't leave Don't leave me girl Please stay with me tonight Don't leave me girl Please stay with me tonight Forget my pride girl, I beg you You're my heart, you're my soul You've got so much control My love runs deep within the ocean and sea But if you sail away You'll take a center piece of me Don't leave Don't leave me girl Please stay with me tonight Don't leave me girl Please stay with me tonight (No, don't go) Don't leave Don't leave me girl Please stay with me tonight Don't leave me girl Please stay with me tonight Stay, stay, stay Stay right here with me forever Stay, stay, stay Stay right here with me forever If you take your love away from me I'll go crazy, crazy, crazy, insane If you take your love away from me I'll go crazy, I'll go really crazy If you take your love away from me I'll go crazy, I'll go really crazy Stay, stay, stay Stay right here with me forever Stay, stay, stay Stay right here with me forever No baby, no baby, no baby
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Written by: Karen Lynn Anderson, Chauncey Andrae Hannibal, Roosevelt Harrell, Etterlene Jordan, Teddy Riley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Don't Leave Me" was released as the third single by Blackstreet from their second album "Another Level" in 1997.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top ten in the United Kingdom and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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GenreThe song is categorized under the genre of R&B, showcasing Blackstreet's signature harmony and melodic style.
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RIAA CertificationFollowing its release and success on various charts, "Don't Leave Me" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Song's Theme"Don't Leave Me" is a heartfelt plea from one person to another in a romantic relationship, begging the other party not to leave despite the difficulties they're facing.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Leave Me" depicted emotional scenes that paralleled the lyrics of the song, including images of the band members pleading their cases to their love interests.
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Sample SourceThe song contains a sample of "Where Do We Go from Here" by Tavares, a popular R&B/pop group from the 1980s.
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Production Team"Don't Leave Me" was produced by notable figures in the music industry, including Teddy Riley and Markell Riley.
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ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics, who praised Blackstreet's vocal ability and the emotional depth in the song's lyrics.
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Impact on Blackstreet's CareerThe success of "Don't Leave Me" as a single significantly contributed to propelling Blackstreet to international recognition.
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