*Leaving Tonight
Neyo ft Jennifer Hudson Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I believe that love and trust are one in the same
I don't think you can truly love somebody unless you trust them
That blind trust, that beyond a shadow of a doubt
No matter what this person sayin', that person
You believe your man
Now you say you love me
But every time one of your little friends come at you with something
We gotta do this Mama, I'm tryin, I'm trying to show you that I'm for real
Tell me what I gotta do to show you that I'm for you

Just shut up and listen

Two hundred and sixteen
That's how many times that I went
Back and forth about it in my mind
Could she, could she really be
Who he's telling me that she is?
There's something about it
That don't feel right

Said, today she called here twenty-six times
(I know you counted)
You kept telling me not to worry
(Don't worry 'bout it)
Wanna believe that you're telling the truth
(So don't doubt it)
But if you are lying to me...

You're leaving tonight
Out of my life
Everyone said you ain't no good
Then you prove them right
You're leaving tonight
It's over and done
Ain't no sense in trying to wait till the morning comes
(You're leaving tonight)

Baby, now hold up
Let's just settle down
'Cause there's a perfect explanation to this situation
That we're goin' through
(This thing that we're goin' through)
I swear I don't know that girl
But I seen her 'round
And she's expressed how much she want it
But, baby, I'm not on that
All of me is around you, oh

Said, I got a girl like a thousand times
(So you counted)
She kept telling me not to worry
(Don't worry 'bout it)
Please believe I'm telling the truth
(I really doubt it)
Really wish you would believe in me

I'm not leaving tonight
Girl, you're my life
All of your friends think I'm no good
Please, don't prove them right
I'm not leaving tonight
It's over and done
Let's leave this alone, and let's make love
Till the morning come
(Not leaving tonight)

Oh, I won't deny
That everything in my body
Wants to know that you're the one
(So, what's the problem, girl?)
See, I can't take this serious when you're just having fun
(No, I'm not just having fun)
Steady running around, making a fool of me, oh!
(Baby girl, you can't listen to everyone)
(I'm your man) You're my man (Trust in me)
(Don't let them interfere with us being happy)

(Love me, girl)
I love you, that's a fact
(Say that you love me, baby)
But I'll be dammed if I'm a let you up and disrespect who's been there from the start
You not gon' disrespect my heart
You claim to not know not know that, girl
But her name and number is in your phone
She even got a ring tone
You care to explain that part?

Said, today she called here twenty-six times
(I know you counted)
You kept telling me not to worry
(Please, don't worry 'bout it)
Wanna believe that you're telling the truth
(So don't doubt it)
But if you are lying to me...

I'm not leaving tonight (leaving tonight)
Girl, you're my life
(Everyone said you ain't no good
And you prove them right, you're leaving tonight)
I'm not leaving tonight
(It's over and done)
Just leave this alone
And let's make love
Till the morning come
Not leaving tonight

Said I just need you to trust me, baby

(I wanna trust you)
Not leaving tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Leaving Tonight" by Neyo ft Jennifer Hudson, speaks about a love relationship based on trust, or the lack of it. The lyrics reflect the struggles of a relationship where trust is broken, and one partner is questioning the other's loyalty. The song highlights the importance of trust in a relationship and how it affects the love between two people. The lyrics suggest that trust and love go hand in hand and it's impossible to have one without the other. The lyrics convey the message that trust is the foundation of love, and once it's lost, it's difficult to regain.

The lyrics suggest that the relationship is on the verge of ending because of trust issues. The first verse talks about how trust is necessary in any relationship, and love cannot exist without it. The second verse suggests that the woman is questioning her partner's loyalty after receiving numerous calls from another woman. The chorus emphasizes how the woman has decided to end the relationship and leave, while her partner pleads for her to trust him. The third verse suggests that the man is trying to convince his partner of his innocence and that the situation is just a misunderstanding. The fourth verse highlights how the man, in turn, questions his partner's loyalty, suggesting that she has a ringtone for the other man's calls.

The song's message is of a universal theme that most people can identify in their love lives, emphasizing the importance of trust in any relationship. Many individuals have faced trust issues in their relationships, and the song attempts to convey that trust must be the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Ultimately, the song points out how a lack of trust can cause a relationship to fall apart.

Line by Line Meaning

I believe that love and trust are one in the same
The foundation of true love is trust

I don't think you can truly love somebody unless you trust them
A lack of trust can undermine love

That blind trust, that beyond a shadow of a doubt
Unwavering trust is essential for a strong relationship

No matter what this person sayin', that person You believe your man
You need to be able to trust your partner, even when others are trying to create doubt

Now you say you love me But every time one of your little friends come at you with something We gotta do this
Your lack of trust is creating tension between us

Mama, I'm tryin, I'm trying to show you that I'm for real Tell me what I gotta do to show you that I'm for you
I'm trying to prove my sincerity to you

Just shut up and listen
Stop talking and start hearing me out

Two hundred and sixteen That's how many times that I went Back and forth about it in my mind Could she, could she really be Who he's telling me that she is? There's something about it That don't feel right
I'm struggling with doubts about your honesty

Said, today she called here twenty-six times (I know you counted) You kept telling me not to worry (Don't worry 'bout it)
Your behavior is making me suspicious

Wanna believe that you're telling the truth (So don't doubt it) But if you are lying to me...
I want to trust you, but if you're lying to me, it's over

You're leaving tonight Out of my life Everyone said you ain't no good Then you prove them right You're leaving tonight It's over and done Ain't no sense in trying to wait till the morning comes (You're leaving tonight)
Your lack of trust has destroyed our relationship

Baby, now hold up Let's just settle down 'Cause there's a perfect explanation to this situation That we're goin' through (This thing that we're goin' through)
Let's take a breath and work through this together; there's a reasonable explanation for what's happening

I swear I don't know that girl But I seen her 'round And she's expressed how much she want it But, baby, I'm not on that All of me is around you, oh
I don't know this woman as intimately as you think, and I'm devoted to you

Said, I got a girl like a thousand times (So you counted) She kept telling me not to worry (Don't worry 'bout it)
I have reassured you repeatedly that you have nothing to worry about

Please believe I'm telling the truth (I really doubt it)
Your lack of trust is causing a rift between us

I'm not leaving tonight Girl, you're my life All of your friends think I'm no good Please, don't prove them right I'm not leaving tonight It's over and done Let's leave this alone, and let's make love Till the morning come
I want to salvage our relationship and move forward together

Oh, I won't deny That everything in my body Wants to know that you're the one (So, what's the problem, girl?) See, I can't take this serious when you're just having fun (No, I'm not just having fun) Steady running around, making a fool of me, oh! (Baby girl, you can't listen to everyone) (I'm your man) You're my man (Trust in me) (Don't let them interfere with us being happy) (Love me, girl)
I'm committed to you, but your mistrust is causing me pain

I love you, that's a fact (Say that you love me, baby) But I'll be dammed if I'm a let you up and disrespect who's been there from the start You not gon' disrespect my heart You claim to not know not know that, girl But her name and number is in your phone She even got a ring tone You care to explain that part?
I love you and won't tolerate being disrespected, but your behavior is making me doubt your fidelity

I'm not leaving tonight (leaving tonight) Girl, you're my life (Everyone said you ain't no good And you prove them right, you're leaving tonight) I'm not leaving tonight (It's over and done) Just leave this alone And let's make love Till the morning come Not leaving tonight
I'm willing to stay and work through our issues together if you can learn to trust me

Said I just need you to trust me, baby (I wanna trust you) Not leaving tonight
I need you to show me that you trust me in order for us to move forward together

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAM ROBINSON JR., MARVIN TARPLIN, PAMELA MOFFETT-YOUNG, JOE DAVI, JEROME C. FOSTER, SHAFFER SMITH, WILLIAM JR. ROBINSON

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