Why are you Leaving ?
(Young male suicide in North and West Belfast)
A song by Randall Stephen Hall.
How come you’re leaving?
And where will you go?
You look like winter
All covered with snow.
You’re much too young now
For hanging around.
So how come you’re leaving
When this old sun goes down?
The North and the West now
It’s harder living here.
The wolf packs they are running.
Sucking on cold beer.
Been’ sniffing at the hard stuff
Or some grass amongst the weeds.
But weeds can be beautiful.
Give birth to beautiful seeds.
Chorus.
While you’re hangin’ round
On this old side of town.
Where were your dreams?
Cause you don’t have to drown.
I look at your face.
You’re not warm anymore.
I don’t want to see you
Hangin’ round my door.
Comfort your parents
You’re lying so calm.
Who’se gonna tuck you in now
And wrap you up from harm?
Initiation, imagine your friends.
How they would miss you
And the love they would send.
So lift up your head now
And don’t let it fall.
By doing yourself down
And hitting that big wall.
You’re much too young
For hangin’ so long.
So don’t leave too early
With the sun sinking down.
Chorus.
https://soundcloud.com/randall-stephen-hall/why-are-you-leaving-1-12-12
Why are you Leaving? 1.12.12
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“Why are you Leaving” is written about young male suicide in North and West Belfast. The song really speaks for itself.