Don't Leave Me This Way Lyrics
Jimmy Somerville
Lyrics
Don't leave me this way
I can't survive, I can't stay alive
Without your love, oh baby
Don't live me this way
I can't exist, I will surely miss
Your tender kiss
So don't leave me this way
Oh baby, my heart is full of love
And desire for you
So come on down
And do what you've got to do
You started this fire down in my soul
Now can't you see it's burning out of control
So come on down and satisfy the need in me
'Cos only your good loving can set me free
Don't leave me this way
I don't understand how I'm at your command
So baby, please don't leave me this way
Don't leave me this way
'Cos I can't exist
I will surely miss
Your tender kiss
So don't leave me this way
Oh baby, my heart is full of love
And desire for you
Don't leave me this way
'Cos I can't survive, I can't stay alive
Without your love, oh baby
Don't live me this way
I can't exist, I will surely miss
Your tender kiss
So don't leave me this way
Oh baby, my heart is full of love and
Desire for you
Song & Lyrics Facts
Jimmy Somerville's "Don't Leave Me This Way" is a classic synth-pop and Hi-NRG dance track from 1985. Written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Cary Gilbert and originally recorded by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in 1975, it was made famous by Thelma Houston in 1977.
Jimmy Somerville released his version of the song as part of his debut solo album Read My Lips on June 25th, 1985. It also featured Bronski Beat bandmates Steve Bronski and Larry Steinbachek who provided backing vocals and production. The lyrics are about a lover pleading for one more chance to make things right with their partner, before they leave them alone forever. The single peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top twenty in several countries across Europe.