"Love Me or Leave Me"

1. Written by Walter Donaldson, with lyrics by Gus Kahn, "Love Me or Leave Me" was introduced on Broadway by Ruth Etting (pictured) in the musical "Whoopee" in 1928. It was such a smash hit, it became Etting's signature song, and was incorporated into her next musical, 1930's "Simple Simon" starring Ed Wynn. Have you ever seen 2 musicals that shared a song?

Yes

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No

I have not been to any musicals.

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2. The lyrics include, "Say, love me or leave me and let me be lonely, you won't believe me but I love you only, I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else". Are you comfortable with this romantic declaration of undying love?

Yes, it's beautiful and moving.

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No, it's a bit stalker-ish.

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3. The lyrics could be viewed as less like love and devotion, and more like obsession. Do you think saying, "I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else" seems healthy and stable?

Yes. I indicates true and all-consuming love.

It's just romantic hyperbola. No need to worry.

I think it's a bit concerning.

That's not romantic, it's unhealthy.

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