[Charlie Puth:]
No, this is not goodbye
I swear that I’m gonna change
No, baby, please don’t cry
It doesn’t have to end this way
‘Cause when I think of all the nights I’ll be alone
I get terrified
Please don’t say goodbye
‘Cause girl, if you leave me now
If you give it up and just walk right out
You will take the biggest part of me
And all the things that I believe
Baby, if you leave me now (yeah)
[Boyz II Men:]
When did we lose our way?
My whole world was unraveling
And girls driving me insane
There’s no road worth traveling
[Charlie Puth & Boyz II Men:]
When I think about all of the nights you’re gone (nights you’re gone, oh)
I get terrified (I get terrified)
Please don’t say goodbye (bye)
‘Cause girl, if you leave me now
If you give it up and just walk right out (oh)
You will take the biggest part of me
And all the things that I believe
Baby, if you leave me now
Oh, baby, if you leave me now
[Charlie Puth:]
Oh, I can promise if we parted (parted)
And if you left me brokenhearted
Every single night, I’ll think about you with someone else
Baby, if you leave me
[Charlie Puth & Boyz II Men:]
Baby, if you leave me now
If you give it up and just walk right out (oh)
You will take the biggest part of me
And all the things that I believe
Baby if you leave me now
Oh girl, if you leave me now
If you give it up and just walk right out
You will take the biggest part of me
And all the things that I believe
Baby, if you leave me now
Oh, baby, if you leave me now
Heartfelt Pleas and Vulnerability
“If You Leave Me Now” by Charlie Puth, featuring Boyz II Men, is a raw and emotional ballad that delves into the fear of losing someone you deeply love. The lyrics are a direct plea, filled with vulnerability, as the narrator begs their partner not to walk away. The repeated lines emphasize just how much the relationship means, with phrases like “you will take the biggest part of me” highlighting the sense of incompleteness that would follow a breakup. The song impressively blends Puth’s smooth vocals with Boyz II Men’s signature harmonies, creating a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic R&B slow jams. Each verse and chorus is laced with longing, regret, and a desperate hope for reconciliation.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charlie Puth feat. Boyz II Men
- Songwriters: Charlie Puth, James Napier, John Ryan
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: Atlantic Records