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Yes - Leave It Lyrics

Channeling the spirit of youthful exuberance and existential reflection, this piece explores themes of liberation and personal transformation. The recurring phrase "leave it" suggests an urgent need to abandon past troubles and embrace new beginnings. Lines… Read more

Rock
Jun 1, 1983
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Leave It Music Video

Leave It Lyrics

I can feel no sense of measure
No illusions as we take
Refuge in young man's pleasure
Breaking down the dreams we make real

One down one to go
Another town and one more show
Downtown they're giving away
But she never came back

No phone can take your place
Do you know what I mean
We have the same intrigue
As a court of kings

Ah leave it, ah leave it
Dit, dit, dit, dit, dit, dit, dit
Doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot

Two down there you go
McArthur Park in the driving snow
Uptown they're digging it out
Better lay your claim

Get home you're not alone
You just broke out of the danger zone
Be there to show your face
On another dreamy day

Ah leave it, ah leave it
Dit, dit, dit, dit, dit, dit, dit
Doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye bad
Leave it
Hello, hello, heaven

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye bad
Leave it
Hello, hello, heaven

I can feel no sense of measure
No illusions as we take
Refuge in young man's pleasure
Breaking down the dreams we make real

Ah leave it, ah leave it

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye bad
Leave it
Hello, hello, heaven

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye bad
Leave it
Hello, hello, heaven

Writer(s): TREVOR RABIN, TREVOR HORN, CHRIS SQUIRE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Musicnotes, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Leave It?

Channeling the spirit of youthful exuberance and existential reflection, this piece explores themes of liberation and personal transformation. The recurring phrase "leave it" suggests an urgent need to abandon past troubles and embrace new beginnings. Lines such as "Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye bad" symbolically represent the rejection of negativity, while "Hello, hello, heaven" alludes to the embrace of an idealized future. The verses depict transient experiences in different locales, implying a journey both literal and metaphorical. The repeated assertion of "no sense of measure" conveys a relinquishment of conventional constraints or expectations. Overall, the song champions the idea of shedding former burdens to pursue a more hopeful and liberated existence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Leave It' by Yes?

    'Leave It' was written by Trevor Rabin, Trevor Horn, and Chris Squire. Jon Anderson, the lead singer of Yes, did not participate in writing this song.

  2. When was 'Leave It' released and on which album does it appear?

    'Leave It' was released in 1983 and appears on Yes's album titled '90125'. It was the second single released from the album, following the hit 'Owner of a Lonely Heart'.

  3. What unique aspect characterized the recording process of 'Leave It'?

    The song features prominent group vocals because Trevor Rabin and Chris Squire decided to work on the vocals first when they struggled to get a good drum sound. This made the vocals the focal point of the song.

  4. How many different versions of the 'Leave It' music video were made, and why was this significant?

    Eighteen different versions of the 'Leave It' music video were made, making it one of the first music videos to utilize computer-generated imagery extensively. The eleventh version was chosen as the 'standard' version for MTV.

  5. What was the song's performance history during tours?

    'Leave It' was performed in all 113 shows of the 9012Live tour, serving as the second song each night with 'Cinema' as the intro. After the tour, the song was never performed live by Yes again.

  6. Describe the 'Leave It' promotional singles and remixes.

    The 12-inch single of 'Leave It' featured an extended 'Hello, Goodbye' remix by Trevor Horn, a 7-inch single remix, and an a cappella remix. Multiple single issues included variations of these remixes, and the original version sometimes served as the B-side for 'Owner of a Lonely Heart'.

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