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If You're Gonna Leave
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A sensual, smooth, midtempo Soul/R&B/Latin fusion with a hypnotic groove and meaningful lyric
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A warm, seductive fusion of Soul, Brazilian Rhythms, R&B & Latin Spice with Spanish Flamenco Guitar and Worldbeat undertones. Sexy...Smooth...Inviting.
- - - Leila effectively communicates a strong message in a very serene; classy and empowering way that makes you realize how music can truly affect you in a positive sense. Leila is indeed one of those artists with substance who sings songs that have soul"  Leila pronounced (Lay-la) is a multilingual artist/songwriter whose musical style has the capability of reaching many different cultures and crossing many musical genres. A truly international artist, she was born in Argentina to Spanish parents, grew up in Barcelona and Valencia Spain and later moved to Canada. Embracing Soul, R&B and Latin rhythms with "World" undertones in a smooth, sultry and warm style, Leila's sound is a soulful, fusion of passionate rhythms, percolating grooves, sensual vocals and romantic flamenco guitar. Fueled by her desire to celebrate and honor the diversity of humanity and to create uplifting concerts that appeal to the heart, her songs reflect this committment Her independently released debut, ÃâÅ“Of LifeÃâìŒ recorded in both English and Spanish resulted in a huge worldwide fan base! Voted best R&B artist on Cyberstation U.S.A. an online radio station with an audience of over 2 million listeners, Leila has also made the top of every online music site she appears on. These include, the late MP3 dot com (above numerous major label artists) and other sites as follows with: * #1, #2 & #3 on the R&B chart * #1, #2, #3 and #4 on the Soul chart * #1 on the Latin/Pop charts * #1 in Spiritual/Easy Listening * #1 on the World Fusion chart * #2 in the pop/love songs chart * #16 on MP3 dot com Overall TOP 40 chart above 100,000 songs in all genres * #1 on Soundclick * #5 and #6 on Garageband * The top 5 best rated R&B songs - Digizaar * 6 out of the top 10 in DIGITAL SALES - Digizaar * 5 out of the top 10 best rated World/Latin songs - Digizaar * # 1 on Sonic Garden **Charts are compiled from: most requested, most streams, digital sales, best rated, most added to playlists and song page traffic/hits!** TELEVISION PLACEMENTS: Her music has been featured on ÃâÅ“The Young And The RestlessÃâìŒ ÃâÅ“Days Of Our LivesÃâìŒ ÃâÅ“All My ChildrenÃâìŒ HBOÃââ„s ÃâÅ“SoulfoodÃâìŒ series, ÃâÅ“90210ÃâìŒ and several made for tv movies including ÃâÅ“They Call Me SirÃâìŒ starring Michael Clark Duncan of ÃâÅ“The Green MileÃâìŒ LIVE PERFORMANCES INCLUDE: She has opened up in concert for Latin Grammy winners Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gisele, Charlie Zaa and Tony Vega at Mohegan Sun Arena and had the opportunity to perform at Michael JacksonÃââ„s Neverland Ranch after receiving an invitiation to perform in order to help raise money for The Make A Wish Foundation. Leila has also performed at The Globe Theatre (Univeral Studios) Hollywood, honoring the legendary Jim Henson and with her exciting Afro/Latin/Funk band and 11 dancers Leila has also appeared at BB King Blues Club - Foxwoods Resort and Casino and Summerfest 2006 to packed audiences! NEAR AND DEAR TO HER HEART: Leila was also recently chosen as one of only 40 up and coming writers invited to attend the "Oneness Songwriter Summit" with such industry greats as Narada Michael Walden, MOTOWN LEGEND Lamont Dozier and KC Porter (of Santana, Toni Braxton and Ricky Martin fame) The song entitled "Change" co-written by Leila, K.C. and F
Song Info
Genre
R&B Soul
Charts
#1,409 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #23
Author
WORDS: Leila MUSIC: Leila & Bobbi
Rights
(c)(p) Power Of One Music/Leilasworld.com
Uploaded
January 27, 2008
Track Files
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MP3 3.9 MB 128 kbps 4:14
Story behind the song
I looked around and realized just how many people are going "through the motions" and merely existing and not living. How many people are stuck in a cycle they want to get out of but feel they can't....but the door is always there if they look for it
Lyrics
IF YOU’RE GONNA LEAVE (c)(p) Written & produced by Leila & Bobbi “Funkeeboy" Tammaro * Recorded by Leila (Backgrounds by LOMON & Leila) (Verse) He doesn’t notice her or take the time he ignores her tears and doesn’t hold her close at night she has no warm hellos or sad good-byes going through the motions with a baby he denies (Chorus) If you’re gonna leave hold your head high take control you can make it on your own if you’re gonna leave look deep inside and you’ll know you were meant to make it (Verse) Across the city working 9-5 giving up on dreams he dreamt when he was just a child no one believed in him he lost his way but inside he knows he’ll find the strength to fly one day (Repeat chorus) (Bridge) This time is your time to let go spread your wings rise higher this time is your time search your soul and you’ll know
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Paul Mcilwaine
May 02, 2013
Wonderful intro - very soulful groove, perfect
Scotty McLennison
Feb 04, 2009
Very nice mellow groove. Beautiful vocals, nice melody.