Leave Well Enough Alone Lyrics
Dee Harvey
Lyrics
Girl you know that I'm committed to someone else
So why you wanna push me to my limits
Everytime that I come near you, I wanna do what you want me to do but, but it wouldn't be cool
I'm not cold, so why am I shakin' girl. you've put me through some serious changes
Bridge:
And my mind keeps tellin me to turn and walk away, ooh girl let me before it's too late
Chorus:
You know I want to kiss you(but I better leave now) ooh
I want to stay here all night(but I need to go, to goooo)
You make me weak so why I'm strong, I better leave well enough alone oh
Girl you know it's getting so much harder(I can't control myself)
Better stop this thing before it goes on any further
I never thought that this could happen to me
I'm torn between what I want and what I need
2nd bridge:
Sometimes I feel like I'm goin' crazy
Girl you've put me through some serious changes
And my mind, keeps telling me to think it over
Please, please don't come any closer
Chorus:
You know I want to kiss you(but I better leave now) ooh
I want to stay here all night(but I need to go, to goooo)
You make me weak so why I'm strong, I better leave well enough alone oh
The break down:
You know I try so hard to be a faithful man
You know my situation, you said you understand, babe
But baby one look at you
I wanna break down I do
You know what I'm feeling
So let me go while I'm still willing
Chorus:
You know I want to kiss you(but I better leave now) ooh
I want to stay here all night(but I need to go, to goooo)
You make me weak so why I'm strong, I better leave well enough alone oh
I just wanna do the right thing baby, ooh
I better leave, I better go
Cause if I stay any longer I'm gonna be wrapped up, tied up
Ooooooooooooooh let me go
Song & Lyrics Facts
The song Leave Well Enough Alone was released in 1988 on Dee Harvey's album, I'm Not Ready. It was written by the band members of the same name: Davey Johnstone, Dee Harvey, and Fred Tackett.
The lyrics to this upbeat track are all about learning from one’s mistakes and not trying to fix something that is already working well. With its catchy chorus and positive message, it has become a fan favorite over the years. The song is an ode to taking things slow and appreciating what you have.