Leave It Alone

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About Leave It Alone

"Leave It Alone" is a song by Canadian alternative rock group Moist. It was released in September 1996 as the lead single from their second studio album, Creature. It is the band's highest charted single ever in Canada, reaching number 3 on Canada's RPM Singles Chart and also reached number 6 on the Alternative chart.


Year:
1999
4:26
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I'd walk the water to get back to you
And where I was complete
We found you scattered by the highway side
Too soon to be released

Gathered the pieces up and clean the places
Where you were undone
And washed the wreckage out, unfinished all the
Thoughts that we'd begun

I came to burn the sky
And tear away the beauty that it sows
If I could rape the day and find the things
I thought I'd always known

Leave it alone again tonight
Leave it alone again tonight
Leave it alone again tonight

I laid your arms out long untwisted there
And shaped what I could find
Unmade the most of it then left the rest
The parts unrecognized

My reconstruction was the only way
For one last look at you
I lost the sense of it
The absolution what we never knew

Leave it alone again tonight
Leave it alone again tonight

And it takes me back
From this place here
From this place here

I came to burn the sky
And tear away the beauty that it sows
If I could rape the day and find the things
I thought I'd always known

Leave it alone again tonight
Leave it alone again tonight
Leave it alone again tonight
Leave it alone again

And it takes me back
From this place here
From this place here
It takes me over

I'd be lost
In this place here
In this place here
It takes me on

Tonight leave it alone
Tonight leave it alone
Tonight leave it alone
Tonight leave it alone

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Moist

Moist is a Canadian alternative rock band that formed in Vancouver in 1992. They gained popularity in the mid-1990s with their hit songs such as "Push," "Silver," and "Resurrection." The band is known for their mix of grunge and pop-rock elements, with introspective and emotional lyrics. Moist released several successful albums in the 1990s and early 2000s before disbanding in 2004. They eventually reunited in 2013 and continue to perform and release music. more »

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Written by: DAVID USHER, JEFFREY HOWARD PEARCE, KEVIN THOMPSON YOUNG, MARK ANDREW MAKOWY, PAUL MATTHEW WILCOX

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Band Background
"Leave It Alone" is a song by the Canadian music band "Moist." The group was formed in 1992 and gained popularity in the mid-90s with hits like "Leave It Alone".
Album Info
This song is from their debut studio album titled "Silver" which was released in the year 1994.
Radio Success
The single became popular on Canadian radio and was in the top ten list on the country's contemporary hit radio charts.
Music Video
The music video for "Leave It Alone" was directed by noted Canadian filmmaker, Peter Wellington.
Musical Style
Adopting elements of alternative rock and grunge, “Leave It Alone” helped to establish Moist’s distinct sound.
Bandmembers
"Leave It Alone" was performed by the band's original line-up, which included David Usher (lead vocals), Mark Makoway (guitars), Kevin Young (keyboards), Jeff Pearce (bass), and Paul Wilcox (drums).
Songwriting Credits
"Leave It Alone" was composed by David Usher, Mark Makoway, Kevin Young and Jeff Pearce, showcasing the collaborative nature of the band.
Billboard Chart
"Leave It Alone" made its way to No.3 on the RPM Canadian Singles Chart.
Sales Certifications
The "Silver" album, which included "Leave It Alone", was certified 4x Platinum in Canada.
Live Performances
"Leave It Alone" has become one of Moist's signature live songs, consistently featured in their concert setlists.
Reunion and Continuity
After an extended hiatus, "Moist" reunited in 2013 and continues to perform "Leave It Alone" in their live shows, proving the song's lasting impact.
Cover Versions
Despite its popularity, "Leave It Alone" has not been widely covered by other artists, indicating the unique sound and performance style of the band "Moist".
Influence
"Leave It Alone" and the success of the album "Silver" helped to shape the Canadian rock music scene in the mid- to late-90s.

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