“If You Leave” is a poignant synth-pop ballad about the fear and pain of a potential breakup, pleading with a loved one not to abandon the relationship.
It captures the raw emotion of vulnerability and the desperation to hold onto love.
🥇1st Place – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
🥈2nd Place – NileQT87
🥉3rd Place – IJASARO
4th Place – Bright Antenna Records
5th Place – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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Did you know?
The song centers on the anxiety of impending loss.
The repeated question, “If you leave, don’t leave now,” underscores the urgency and desperation in the singer’s voice.
The lyrics “I know all that I need is on the far side of the moon,” suggest a willingness to go to great lengths, even the impossible, to salvage the relationship.
The phrase “I’ll be okay in a while, I’ll learn to smile,” hints at the painful journey of healing if the separation occurs, acknowledging the present sadness while holding a fragile hope for future recovery.
The simplicity and directness of the lyrics amplify the emotional impact, making the song a relatable anthem of heartbreak.
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