Every Time You Go Away
Paul Young · Other Songs - Paul Young
Then why do we lose so many tears
Oh, and so you go again
When the leading man appears
Always the same thing
Can't you see,
we've got everything goin' on and on and on
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Every time you go away,
you take a piece of me with you...
Every time you go away,
you take a piece of me with you...
Go on and go free, yeah
Maybe you're too close to see
I can feel your body move
It doesn't mean that much to me
I can't go on sayin' the same thing
Just can't you see,
we've got everything
baby even though you know
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I can't go on sayin' the same thing
'Cause baby, cancha see,
we've got everything goin' on and on and on
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Every Time You Go Away
Released by Paul Young in 1984, 'Every Time You Go Away' stands as a defining track of the New Wave and synth-pop era. The recording features Young's signature falsetto vocals layered over a driving, melodic synthesizer arrangement that captures the emotional vulnerability of the mid-80s British music scene. As a staple of his discography, the song exemplifies the blend of romantic melancholy and electronic production that characterized his work during his peak popularity. It remains a recognizable anthem within the genre, often cited alongside his other hits for its infectious rhythm and poignant lyrical themes of separation. The track has been widely reissued in various compilations, cementing its status as a classic of the period.