I'm Leavin'
Lisa Stansfield
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I come home from work and have a glass of wine Kick off my shoes and wait on you Well it's way past dawn and your still gone Where in the world is my boo? See I was fallin' asleep and you were creeping in I never would have noticed until when Until I smelt perfume, the kind I do not wear My baby's been messin' around again [Chorus] You shouldn't have done me babe Now watch what I do to you Baby I'm leavin' I'm leavin' I'm leavin' Leavin' you You shouldn't have done me babe Now watch what I do to you Baby I'm leavin' I'm leavin' I'm leavin' Leavin' you How could I be so dumb? I thought I loved a man But more and more you proved to be a boy and now I understand But I can't baby sit no more, it? not what I loved you for I'd rather be alone bye-bye cos' I'm really leavin' this time [Chorus] Look at you now begging down on your knees Thinking I'm coming back, Oh child please I said I was leavin' I mean whet I say There's no turning around I'm Ieavin' today [Chorus] No I can't baby sit no more, it's not what I loved you for I'd rather be alone bye-bye cos' I'm really leavin' this time
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Written by: CRAYGE W. LINDESAY, TAURA LATRICE STINSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"I'm Leavin'" is a soulful song composed by Lisa Stansfield, her then-husband Ian Devaney, and Richard Darbyshire, who was her frequent collaborator.
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Album OriginThe song is from Lisa Stansfield's self-titled fourth studio album, which was released on March 21, 1997, by Arista Records.
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Joint WorkThe song is co-produced by the Grammy-winning producer Ian Devaney and the British singer herself.
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Chart Performance"I'm Leavin'" did fairly well on the charts. It peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 5 on the UK R&B Singles Chart.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as the album's third single on 16 June 1997.
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Music VideoA music video was produced to promote the single, which features Stansfield in an elegant setting singing passionately.
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Musicality"I’m Leavin’" stands out with its smooth combination of pop, soul, and R&B influences. Stansfield's powerful voice and emotive delivery are highlights of the song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Stansfield's vocal performance and the enigmatic production of "I'm Leavin'". It was well-received for its soulful sound and was considered a stand-out track from the album.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "I'm Leavin'" convey a poignant message of independence and the narrator's decision to leave a relationship that's not fulfilling anymore.
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Live Performances"I'm Leavin'" became a regular part of Stansfield's live setlist during her ‘97–‘98 tours.
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