Skinner originally wrote the song for a dear friend who was suicidal and struggling to carry on. “The song took on a different meaning two years after we released it. It became a prophetic anthem of the most difficult time in my life about the love of my life.”
Grab ahold of your pride
Before you fall
Block out the voices
That make you feel tall
Wait for the changes
I promise they'll come
Don't be so hasty
Don't try to run
Cuz' I can't leave you all by yourself
I can't leave you all by yourself
Though it hurts because I have to this time
Tried all the angels
Didn't answer your prayers
It took me some time to find you
But I'm here, there's no need to fear
Just give in to me, my dear
Rest easy, everyone's here
But, if you want it easy..easy?
Well baby, just let it be death
Cuz' I can't leave you all by yourself
I can't leave you all by yourself
Though it hurts because I have to this time
Don't close your eyes
Love's staring back
And it will save you
Just give it some time
To work on your mind
Don't stop, don't quit, don't give up the ship!
I can't leave you all by yourself
I can't leave you all by yourself
I can't leave you all by yourself
Though it hurts because I have to this time
I Can’t Leave You By Yourself was written by Austin Skinner.
I Can’t Leave You By Yourself was produced by Austin Skinner.
Austin Skinner released I Can’t Leave You By Yourself on Sun May 01 2016.