Don't Take Your Love Away
Kansas · Complete Albums Collection [2011]
Take away the flame
Take away the things that I possess
You can take all my dreams away
The things that I need to survive
You can have it all
(Chorus)
Don't ever, don't ever take your love away
Don't ever, don't ever take your love away
Don't ever, don't ever take your love away
Don't, take your love away
Don't
The years are passing by me
Like a fast train that's here and gone
It's gone
Where they go, I just don't know
But I don't care
'Cause there's something 'round the bend
And it's waiting there for me
So don't ever take it away
'Cause nothing means a thing unless you're here
To live without your love's my only fear
I just want to let you know
I can't make it on my own
(Chorus)
Never before have I needed something so bad
I never thought I'd be willing to give up so much
The way that I feel when I look in your eyes, I want you
So don't take away what I need more than anything else
Don't take your love away
About Don't Take Your Love Away
"Don't Take Your Love Away" stands as a defining track in the discography of Kansas, a seminal band that helped pioneer the progressive rock genre in the 1970s. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of intricate guitar harmonies, complex time signatures, and soaring vocals, all hallmarks of their catalog that includes iconic hits like "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust In The Wind." Released as part of their comprehensive reissue efforts, the recording captures the band's peak creative period, showcasing their ability to weave narrative-driven lyrics with sophisticated musical arrangements. This piece remains a staple in the rock canon, illustrating how Kansas managed to balance technical proficiency with emotional resonance, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to expand the boundaries of traditional rock structures.