Nemo James

Don’t Come Back

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If you leave, then don’t come back to me
’cause where you are is not where I want to be
Wherever they send you is not my concern
Whether you’re up there, or down there getting burned
You can go away, but me I’m gonna stay
And live my life, my way

I hate to scare you, but you don’t look too good
If I had my way, I’d fix it if I could
I’ll do my best to help you pull yourself through
’cause I’d like to spend a few more years with you
You can go away, but me I’m gonna stay
And live my life, my way

Chorus
Don’t get me wrong I’ve been happy with the time I spent with you
I know you drove me nuts sometimes, but then sometimes I did you
We had our good times that’s for sure and maybe more than most
Leave now if you must but don’t come back as a ghost

I’ve got no problem with living here alone
So don’t feel obliged to visit me at home
Things bumping in the night is not my idea of fun
And in this house, I’ve got nowhere to run
You can go away, but me I’m gonna stay
And live my life, my way

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG

This song was inspired by the well-known Jewish joke as told by Jackie Mason.

An old man lies dying, with his family gathered around him.
“Papa, Papa, is there anything I can do for you?” asks his eldest son.
“Yes,” the old man replies weakly. “I’d like a slice of your mama’s delicious cheesecake that I can smell baking.”

The boy hurries off and returns, looking dejected.
“Sorry, Papa, but Mama says the cheesecake is for the funeral.”