Don't Leave Me

Blackstreet

About Don't Leave Me

"Don't Leave Me" is a single by R&B group Blackstreet, produced by Teddy Riley. It contains a sample of the DeBarge song "A Dream". It features Eric Williams, Mark Middleton, and Chauncey Hannibal on lead vocals. Released in January 1997, "Don't Leave Me" topped the New Zealand Singles Chart for two weeks in May 1997 and reached No. 6 in the United Kingdom. In the United States it peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart.


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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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Blackstreet

Blackstreet (often stylized as BLACKstreet) is an American R&B group founded in 1991 by Thomas Taliaferro and Teddy Riley, the inventor of new jack swing known for his work as a member of Guy. Chauncey Hannibal and Levi Little were signed under production and management contracts with Thomas Taliaferro and were merged into what became Blackstreet featuring Teddy Riley. The current members are Teddy Riley, Chauncey Black, Dave Hollister, & new member Glenn Adams aka Lenny Harold. Mark Middleton & Eric Williams are no longer in the group. The original members of Blackstreet were Teddy Riley, Chauncey Black, Levi Little, and Joseph Stonestreet. Stonestreet was replaced, however, by Dave Hollister before they began work on their self-titled debut albu… more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The song reached the top ten in the United Kingdom and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre
The song is categorized under the genre of R&B, showcasing Blackstreet's signature harmony and melodic style.
RIAA Certification
Following its release and success on various charts, "Don't Leave Me" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Sample Source
The song contains a sample of "Where Do We Go from Here" by Tavares, a popular R&B/pop group from the 1980s.
Production Team
"Don't Leave Me" was produced by notable figures in the music industry, including Teddy Riley and Markell Riley.
Reception
The song was well-received by critics, who praised Blackstreet's vocal ability and the emotional depth in the song's lyrics.
Impact on Blackstreet's Career
The success of "Don't Leave Me" as a single significantly contributed to propelling Blackstreet to international recognition.

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