The lead single of their debut album, “Leave the Pieces” became The Wreckers most successful hit, peaking at #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Group member Michelle Branch said that
To see our hard work in getting this project off the ground result in my...
[Verse 1]
You're not sure that you love me
But you're not sure enough to let me go
Baby, it ain't fair you know to just keep me hangin' 'round
You say you don't wanna hurt me, don't wanna see my tears
So why are you still standing here just watching me drown?
[Chorus]
And it's alright, yeah, I'll be fine
Don't worry 'bout this heart of mine
Just take your love and hit the road
There's nothing you can do or say
You're gonna break my heart anyway
So just leave the pieces when you go
[Verse 2]
Now you can drag out the heartache
Or baby, you could make it quick
Really get it over with and just let me move on
Don't concern yourself with this mess you've left for me
I can clean it up, you see, just as long as you're gone
[Chorus]
And it's alright, yeah, I'll be fine
Don't worry 'bout this heart of mine
Just take your love and hit the road
There's nothing you can do or say
You're gonna break my heart anyway
So just leave the pieces when you go
[Bridge]
You not making up your mind is killing me and wasting time
I need so much more than that
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
And it's alright, yeah, I'll be fine
Don't worry 'bout this heart of mine
Just take your love and hit the road
There's nothing you can do or say
You're gonna break my heart anyway
So just leave the pieces when you go
[Outro]
Leave the pieces when you go
Oh yeah
Leave the pieces when you go
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Leave the pieces when you go
Leave the Pieces was written by Billy Austin (Nashville) & Jennifer Hanson.
Leave the Pieces was produced by Michelle Branch & John Shanks.
The Wreckers released Leave the Pieces on Tue Feb 07 2006.
A total of two version of the song exist. The album version, which has more of a country feel, and a “pop mix”, which is more pop influenced.
Yes. After disbanding in 2008 due to both members deciding to pursue their solo careers, the duo reunited in 2017 to perform the song live together for the first time in nine years.