Leave It Alone

Living Colour

About Leave It Alone

"Leave It Alone" is a song by Living Colour off their third album Stain. In 1994, the song was nominated the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance.


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1993
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We must never take these words too seriously
Words are very important but then if we take them too seriously
We destroy every thing

I'm not one of those joiners
I'm not down with the club
There's no place I'm going to
You see, it's the hole I dug

I just leave it alone
I just leave it alone
I just leave it alone

I'm not down with this one
Their motives are much too severe
And that one, they're much too serious
I don't plan to make this a career

I just leave it alone
I just leave it alone
I just leave it alone

We're always talking about peace
But it's pieces that we find
What's with all this tension?
What is on your mind?

Why are we always talking about peace?
But it's pieces that we find
Tell me what's with all this tension
Tell me what is on your mind

I wouldn't get into that one
Naw, don't go for all their hype
And you know I'll never be like that one
Come on, I'm just not the type

Well I gotta leave it alone
Just gotta leave it alone
Gonna just leave it alone
Just gotta leave it alone
No, no, no

Leave it alone
Leave it alone
Leave it alone

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Living Colour

Living Colour is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. Stylistically, the band's music is a creative fusion influenced by free jazz, funk, hip hop, hard rock, and heavy metal. Their lyrics range from the personal to the political, in some of the latter cases attacking Eurocentrism and racism in America. more »

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Written by: MEHDI FAVERIS ESSADI

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14 facts about this song

Song Release Date
"Leave It Alone" by Living Colour was released on September 3, 1993.
Album
The song is a part of the album "Stain", which is Living Colour's third studio album.
Genre
"Leave It Alone" falls under the genre of Funk Metal, which combines elements of heavy metal and funk.
Chart Performance
The single "Leave It Alone" achieved success in the US, peaking at #26 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
Band Formation
Living Colour formed in New York City in 1984. Lead vocalist Corey Glover and guitarist Vernon Reid are key members of the band.
Musicality
The song showcases Living Colour's signature style that merges heavy rock, funk, and soul. Their diverse musical influences are evident in "Leave It Alone".
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Leave It Alone" deal with hard-hitting themes of social and political issues, which is a common aspect of many songs by Living Colour.
Music Video
The music video for "Leave It Alone" received a lot of airplay on MTV.
Critical Reception
Critics recognized "Leave It Alone" as an example of Living Colour's ability to blend hard rock with social commentary. The song has been praised for its powerful lyrics and energetic guitar riffs.
Live Performances
"Leave It Alone" is still performed frequently in Living Colour's live shows, showing its enduring popularity among fans.
Awards
Living Colour has been awarded several prestigious awards in the music industry. While "Leave It Alone" didn't win any awards itself, it contributed to the band's acclaim.
Influence
"Leave It Alone" has influenced numerous other rock bands, demonstrating Living Colour's impact on the rock and metal scene.
Music Style Evolution
While retaining their rock and funk foundations, Living Colour shows a progression in their music style with this song, hinting at the more aggressive, heavy sound that is prevalent in their later works.

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