Discover the story of the song > If I Leave – A Day To Remember

The protagonist starts off by saying that in the beginning of their relationship, they were open and always willing to listen to their partner. They made a promise to never give up and always stay the same, even when things got tough. But something went wrong along the way and now when their partner is around, there's nothing left to say. They feel like strangers. The protagonist says that if they were to leave, their partner would regret all the things they said and time won't be able to fix their problems. They feel like they've tried everything but nothing worked. If they were to leave, they would try to fix all the mistakes they've made and not let their partner's problems hold them back. The protagonist has come to terms with the fact that their relationship is not what they thought it would be. If they were to leave, their partner will always be looking over their shoulder.