Discover the story of the song > Every Time You Go Away – Paul Young

The protagonist is telling his partner not to leave him alone and go away, because every time she does, she takes a piece of him with her. He thinks they have everything they need and can solve any problem, yet she keeps leaving. He can feel her body move, but it doesn't mean much to him anymore. He's tired of saying the same thing and hopes she can see that they have everything going on and on.