by Rod Wave · 2024
The song “Leavin” by Rod Wave is about the pain and betrayal he’s experienced in life, his struggles with trust and loneliness, and his decision to distance himself from others to cope with his hardships and protect himself emotionally.
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‘Leavin’ by Rod Wave is a powerful song about pain, betrayal, and moving on from people who hurt you. We’re going to break down what makes this track so emotional and why it connects with listeners. ⬇️
️ The atmosphere of “Leavin” is heavy with sorrow, solitude, and the sharp sting of betrayal. Rod Wave paints a world where trust is scarce and every friend might be a foe in disguise.
The chorus hits like a late-night phone call you know you shouldn’t answer: “I’m leaving again, but this time don’t wait on me.” It’s the sound of someone who’s been disappointed too many times, choosing self-preservation over hope. We hear the ache of wanting connection, but also the exhaustion from always being let down—he wants to “rock with ya,” but pain keeps him running.
In the verses, Rod Wave lays bare the wounds life has dealt him—“real wounds all my life and in pain,” “holes in my shoes can’t walk through the rain”—each lyric a testament to struggle. There’s this raw, unfiltered honesty: snakes pretending to be friends, people waiting for the chance to hurt you, a world where even your closest can turn into enemies overnight. The confession “pain deep inside me, I should have kept running” reveals regret and the constant temptation to escape, while lines like “mama this your baby could ya pray for me” show his longing for protection and love amid chaos.
The narrative twists between heartbreak and defiance, threading together memories of betrayal (“lost my right hand, that shit killing me the most”), distrust (“I never trust a N**** and I never love a hoe”), and the numbing effects of drugs—he’s trying to feel nothing, but his scars keep bleeding through every word, every note.
At its core, “Leavin” isn’t just about departure; it’s about the impossible weight of survival when loyalty is rare, and sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk away, even if it means facing the world alone.
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