More Than I Can Stand
Love's Desperation: Bobby Womack's Emotional Plea in 'More Than I Can Stand'
Lyrics
Oh, baby
Expressing affection or concern
Girl, don't pull the rug from under my feet (don't do it, baby)
Requesting not to disrupt stability or security
Don't leave, don't leave me so, I'm talking in my sleep
Desiring emotional connection, fear of loneliness
This could be the start of a nightmare
Suggesting potential troubles or challenges ahead
Waking up and not finding you there
Fearing the absence of a loved one upon waking
It would be more that I could stand
Expressing emotional vulnerability and limits
Oh, baby
Repetition of affectionate address
Girl, don't leave me so I'm pacing the floor (don't do it, baby)
Asking not to cause distress or restlessness
'Cause that's, that's what I'll do if you close the door
Concern about potential separation and reaction
Maybe I've been too hung-up on myself
Recognizing self-absorption as a possible issue
But don't change me by putting my heart on a shelf
Resisting changes that may harm emotional connection
'Cause that's more than I could stand
Stating emotional limits and the impact of neglect
Why you wanna leave me?
Questioning the motive behind the desire to leave
Why you wanna go?
Reiterating the question of departure
I promise not
Promising not to cause harm in the future
To never, never hurt you no more
Reaffirming the commitment to avoid hurting the partner
Oh, please don't leave me
Pleading not to abandon the relationship
Please don't go
Repeating the plea to stay
By causin' my heart to ache
Acknowledging emotional pain caused by departure
Causin' it to break
Highlighting the potential for a broken heart
We, we've still got a lot of love to give (yeah)
Asserting the presence of love and its potential
So turn around, baby (turn around)
Encouraging a reconsideration of leaving
While there's a lot of life to live
Emphasizing the opportunities and experiences ahead
Leavin' me would ruin all of my plans
Indicating the disruption of future plans
It would be like tying the both of my hands
Comparing leaving to losing control and capability
And that's more, baby, than I could stand
Reiterating emotional strain and vulnerability
Why you wanna leave me?
Repeating the inquiry into the reason for departure
Why you wanna go?
Reiterating the question of why the partner wants to leave
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