If You Wanna Leave Me (Can I Come Too?)
Bryan Adams · Waking Up The Neighbours [1991]
You can't stand still for a night
Your feet just starta move when it's boring
But you gotta stick around to get it right
So get it right
You can't find love in the kitchen
You walk the dark side of the street
You can't find any hope in religion
Ya gotta feel the road under your feet
I'm gonna shed a little light
I'm gonna love ya every night
We'll get it right - get it right!
Chorus
If you wanna leave me can I come too
If you wanna leave me gonna go with you
If you say no - I'm still gonna go
If you wanna leave me - can I come too?
You try 'n keep dry in the water
You try 'n keep cool in the fire
The politics of love are getting harder
So grab a hold, take my hand, we'll take it higher!
If You Wanna Leave Me (Can I Come Too?)
Released in 1991 on the album Waking Up The Neighbours, this track stands as a defining moment in Bryan Adams' career, blending his signature rock sound with a raw, emotional vocal delivery. The song captures the tension of a relationship on the brink of dissolution, utilizing driving guitar riffs and a rhythmic structure that became a staple of early 90s pop-rock. It showcases Adams' ability to craft anthems that resonate with universal themes of heartbreak and longing, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the genre during that era. The recording remains a key part of his discography, often cited alongside hits like 'Heaven' and 'Summer Of '69' for its melodic strength and emotional depth.