Leaving Here

The lyrics warn that women are leaving because men in the town treat them badly, including by being unfaithful. The repeated claim that they are “sick and tired” gives the song a frustrated, urgent mood: the men are told to change, but the women may already be ready to go. The ending shifts into a plea—“Please don’t leave here”—which suggests fear and regret after the earlier warnings.

Travel images such as taking a train or flying by plane make leaving feel practical and immediate: the women have ways to get away. “In a matter of days” adds a sense of a deadline, while “the love of a woman is a wonderful thing” presents affection as valuable but not something men can take for granted. The phrase “a crying shame” means something deeply regrettable, not necessarily something that makes a person cry.

The lyrics speak broadly about men and women, but they do not explain each person’s situation. The repeated chorus and simple language make the message sound like a collective warning, though the final “Baby” makes it more personal. The ending could be sincere remorse, or a last attempt to stop someone from leaving; the lyrics leave that tension unresolved.