Sunny Sweeney - Staying's Worse Than Leaving Lyrics






Leaving's hard...trust me, it's really bad
It'll shake ya, damn-near break ya, it always has
You don't go until you're praying to break even,
Until staying's worse than leaving

God knows we tried everything that we could do
You can keep your pride and blame me if you need to
Even though this freedom feels a lot like treason,
I know staying's worse than leaving

It's gotta get better, it can't get worse
Hope it's a blessing not a curse
I don't care who passes judgement on my reasons
I know staying's worse than leaving

It's gotta get better, it can't get worse
Hope it's a blessing not a curse
I don't care who passes judgement on my reasons
I know staying's worse than leaving

Both our hearts let go a long time ago
Words leave scars and Lord knows they heal slow
Our love died but somehow we are both still breathin'
I just hope someday we'll look back on this grievin'
and say, staying's worse than leaving
Yeah, that staying's worse than leaving

Yeah, that staying's...
...worse than leaving





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  1. P.... M....

    It's true staying is worse than leaving......all the narcsist manipulation has me so depressed

  2. c.... N....

    this song helped me make the best decision in my life, taught me that enough was enough, and my children and i deserve better.

  3. R.... K....

    No it's not. Only you don't have children or abuse happens.

  4. L.... A....

    This song is definitely something I've been dealing with with an ex....but I've moved on and it's a blessing !

  5. E.... A....

    This song hits home...stay is worst then leaving "

  6. J.... B....

    It's not just women that go through it. I tried to carry a relationship by my self for over a decade for the kids. She gave up long before I did. I hope one day I can move on but it's been over 3 years. I don't know if that day will ever come.

  7. A.... M....

    She's all doe eyed and cute 😍

  8. A.... C....

    This song really hits home right now

    A.... C....

    Ambrosia Crable same..

  9. J.... G....

    For those of you that have left, how do you do it? Do you have kids? I have 2 little one a 4 year old and a 3 year old and I can’t leave because I don’t want them to hurt but in the mean time I am the one that is hurting....I always tell myself it’s best for me to hurt than my babies to hurt and that’s why I’m still here.

  10. T.... B....

    Sometimes this may be true, for some people. Some others must get over the obstacles if the past that I can get caused so much pain and suffering, that when reliving the similarities of the new feelings that this New Love allows you to feel.. it gets rather Scarry. Is He/She going to be:?? The variables could go on depends on the person.


    This is when our own person becomes our worst enemy. We start tripping about our relationship and becoming a much different person to a degree.. and the Truth Might Be The New Your With Now Might Be Feeling The Exact Same Way That You Do As Well, and not knowingly start to self sabetoge.
    I say do the best you can if you have ANY KIND Of assumption of their feelings the same.

  11. F.... U....

    This ain't no thinking thing but sped up.....🙄 can't get anything past me

  12. S.... H....

    Yep, you keep thinking that jealous behavior will stop and it doesn't. It just ruins what you thought you had. It leaves me with no choice. I probably won't ever be with another person that has that much control over me. RUINED ME

  13. E.... N....

    Beautiful Sunny 🌞 Sweeney

  14. c.... f....

    Leaves hard trust me it's really bad,
    Until staying worse then leaving, god knows we tried everything,
    Gotta get better can't get worse,
    I don't care who judges me,
    I know staying worse then leaving,
    Both our hearts let go along time ago,
    I just hope someday we can look back on this grieving..

  15. A.... L....

    Single for seven years #2019

  16. B.... H....

    It's sad when you have been with someone so long then yall split up and it's just so awkward living together still but the separation part dont even bother you no more because you have dealt with the same sh.. for 11 years yea it's hard cause he is all you know and I'm so scared to be alone but it's the best for me and our kids for the separation he found him a really beautiful girl that loves him dearly and I know deep inside he never loved me and that's fine I just wish I wouldnt had waisted all that time on him before it use to bothered me but now I'm more stronger than I have ever been thanks to this song cause now I know staying is worse than leaving

    B.... H....

    I feel you 100% I been there. I gave 14 years. And all I have to show for it is a broken heart. Funny she left me right after I had a massive heart attack. So I really am only left with a broken heart.

  17. D.... J....

    This hits hard for me. My husband and I been together 17yrs. 6 kids. I am only 37. Its gut wrenching. But he has seriously broke my heart in so many ways.

    D.... J....

    20 years. 3 kids...3 months out from the aftermath. Omg it hurts but its getting easier, and knowing he was unfaithful...karma is getting him already. Do the inevitible now and work through it asap...the release is amazing and you breathe freedom!

  18. p.... ....

    This is the best music to listen to when you are on the open road... Miles in front of you and miles behind you and somewhere out there, you find your clarity...

  19. J.... H....

    You have to get to the point where you say, I’d rather be alone the rest of my life than here! At least then I’d have hope! The loneliest place I ever was, was in my bad marriage.

  20. D.... L....

    AMEN to this song,how true.!!!🕇💔🕇

  21. B.... Z....

    This video makes my brain hurt at how 2 people can be so miserable in a house like that, with a view like that.

  22. J.... M....

    This is what country music is all about. She's such a criminally underrated artist.

  23. T.... K....

    This song really hit home for me. I feel alone in my relationship. I think my husband doesn't love me anymore... but i don't want to break up cuz I am afraid to be alone...

    T.... K....

    In the same boat hun, 😔

  24. Y.... M....

    I've never heard of this lady but, its so true. I can relate to that. That's why I'm FREE, from him...... great song. Keep on singing SUNNY...... LOVE her singing......

  25. K.... S....

    This song❤😭 God it hits so hard... feeling alone in a relationship really makes this song hurt.

  26. D.... M....

    Facts to this song

  27. c.... c....

    It feels all alone

  28. J.... K....

    You couldnt have tried everything someones not doing their part for sure.

  29. f.... s....

    Yeah... but what do you do when you're trapped with no where to go because you have no family and no one else. What do you do when the one beaten you is the one feeding you. What do you do when you cant get away? What do you do when theres no where to go? What do you do when hes the one with the family and friends and the money and he can take the only thing you love away if you go? Your child. You stay and you pray for a miracle.

  30. T.... P....

    Boy her songs hit home.........

  31. D.... H....

    Let me just say, 3 years ago this song completely related to my life. A little over 2 years ago i divorced my husband of 7 years. It was the best decision of my life. If you need someone to tell you its ok here it it--ITS OK!!!! People change, make sure you are watching our for your happiness. If you arent happy you cannot bring that to a relationship. Keep your head up, it gets better. Life goes on!!!!

  32. M.... H....

    Listening in 2019🤙🏼

  33. D.... I....

    Did Sunny Write this?

  34. M.... D....

    I used to think this. Now I am 57 and I know, after leaving 3 times, staying is BETTER THAN LEAVING. And yes, things CAN get worse!

  35. G.... B....

    Your performance of this song at The Pin in WA was breathtaking ❤

  36. A.... R....

    sometime you have to run like HELL from them!!!

  37. J.... R....

    For me, staying was worse than leaving. I gave that arsehole what he deserved... no home, no car and no job. He messed up being an abuser, drug addict and an alcoholic. My life is so much better now. :)

  38. B.... A....

    I love your voice

  39. s.... g....

    This song hits so close to home. Makes you think

    s.... g....

    Yep..and pray..

  40. Z.... M....

    Just here listening to this reminding myself to stay gone and not go back cause staying is worse then leaving....

  41. K.... P....

    In love with someone who I can't have because she doesn't want to leave him yet. Giving him one more chance. Honey I can't say it enough, I love you and will until my last breath and beyond. He had his chance and failed many times. Darrian I love you and want to take care of you and your kids. Willing to sacrifice everything for you, that is who I am and you know it. You are my lobster and I am yours. I'm waiting for you today, tomorrow, and forever. 🦞💜🦞

    K.... P....

    Okay..pronouns getting confused. Hard to follow..it's okay to wait. Just as long as they are not married...

  42. J.... H....

    Opportunities are endless! Stay or leave the real world I wanta live in with my friend my life partner we would never talk on the virtual world!

  43. j.... ....

    i just dont care whos right or wrong anymore, I just cant do this anymore. Staying here is worse than leaving!

    j.... ....

    Amen to that. My 15yr marriage is a disaster !!

  44. M.... V....

    Soms is het gewoon beter uit elkaar te gaan ,vanwege ruzies en misverstanden,dan kun je elkaar ook geen pijn meer doen

  45. L.... M....

    This is where my life is right now....except I'm stuck, it's MY house, lol.

  46. I.... ....

    It’s hard when you are the only one trying in the marriage. I am a stay at home mom and I feel like he looks at me as less of a person. I cry and tell him what’s wrong he just say I’m bitching and what do I do all day. Hello we have three kids and three dogs. I make sure dinners is hot whenever he gets home. Support him on his success but I have no dreams. My dreams are raising my kids. It’s even harder when we moved to a state where he knows everyone and I have no one. How can you feel so alone in a marriage when your spouse is right next to you. He gets off eats and lay down then play on his phone. No communication with me. I am so alone😔 I’m so afraid to make friends because I do not know how to begin even talking to people.

  47. A.... h....

    Steve related to Alison Sweeney?

    A.... h....

    Thinking same..ha

  48. s.... d....

    My last relationship was exactly like that5years ok & 5 years barely saying hi to each other, then I finally left him for a younger guy who beat the shit out of me then stold my truck and wrecked while I'm lying in the middle of the street covered in blood. Then I think I have met the sweetest guy and his ex is always in the picture trying to force me out so now he's acting like I don't exist. I'm thinking it is worse staying, they'll end up back together and I have lost the one person I thought I could trust here I go again but I'm not gonna give up without a fight I do love him

  49. s.... d....

    I think I'm in it again

  50. T.... J....

    Sweeney's ROCK. BROTHER EMERY

  51. L.... R....

    This was very well written

  52. S.... S....

    *Dedication*

    My Parents

  53. J.... b....

    The leaving was just as hard but in the end I have never been more happy and proud of myself

  54. j.... ....

    I happened upon this as I left town after ending my first serious relationship. Hit me so freaking hard. This song will always evoke those raw feelings. I own a couple of her albums now. She should be way more famous than she is.

  55. K.... M....

    This summed up everything after my divorce. Staying was the worst

  56. T.... ....

    I feel just like the song says.

  57. M.... H....

    I REALLY NEEDED to HEAR this!!!!

  58. N.... W....

    I feel this pain I would have done anything for her hope she finds everything she is after in life

  59. M.... H....

    Absolutely Correct!!!!!

  60. T.... V....

    It always is.....

  61. M.... K....

    This Is My Present

  62. D.... K....

    Nonbbeano sunny bad eye you see im good other people don't even talk

  63. l.... m....

    I know that thought.......especially if ur married and u want out and yet u don't.......u want to b free but u don't want to b alone and have to flip ur own bills.....but once u get the hang of it ........u not only become responsible for urself but ur x or new booooooo.......pccc it can't b about anyone until uuuuuu love and care 4 uuuuuu

  64. T.... Z....

    2019 anyone? 🔥♥️♥️

  65. J.... S....

    Those eyes r killing me... more albums please...

  66. K.... G....

    I know that truth

  67. B.... F....

    2019?? ❤

  68. z.... p....

    Excellent song.

  69. S.... A....

    Kinda cute that you went through all my playlist to listen 😋

  70. k.... d....

    Reminds me of my parents situation still

  71. L.... G....

    Bad ass song 🎼🎸✌🏼💪🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  72. t.... a....

    God does this hit hard 😥

  73. J.... G....

    This song hits home cause I stayed in a relationship for 3 years got beaten everyday and couldn't leave him

  74. I.... A....

    Awesome

  75. S.... P....

    Listening to this song as I sit outside the attorneys office. Gotta walk in and file divorce papers

  76. L.... B....

    29 years, 2 young children, 13 & 10 y.o., but it's gotten worse n worse moved back home near his family. I commend him on his commitment to his first family and hard work ethic ... But ... His mother and sisters ... Have distanced us to where our children have no daddy ... And beg for his love and acceptance ... Just to be yelled at and put down by their own blood father ... One of the comments below stated ... The longer the worse ... It's honestly true ... And our marriage! Well it was lost many many years ago ... And yes I know there's *"Always"* 2 sides of a story ... For the man I chose to spend my life with he turned and helped raise and disapline his nieces n nephews and sisters n mothe ... Walked away from what we had created and struggled for ... Guys ... Material possessions ... Ain't nothing w/out someone to share an with ... I'll try n keep posting ... Take care n God Bless/Speed ... 😘🐞

  77. E.... W....

    This is why i drink before i get home

  78. G.... R....

    Sad but true

  79. P.... A....

    Treason for sure

  80. L.... L....

    Saw her in concert once and it was so good.

  81. A.... K....

    This song hits home

  82. R.... V....

    Where was this song in my last relationship! So love this song!

  83. G.... K....

    Love this pretty little lady, an awesome singer!!!

  84. K.... T....

    Just found this and love it!...Nicely done....

  85. B.... M....

    does anyone else see the face "mount rushmore" at minute 3;17. He has a big face(wink, wink)

  86. C.... K....

    Staying is worse than leaving, trust me

  87. P.... S....

    I moved 17 yrs ago to W.v. to finish raising my 2 sons from previous marriage. That their dad didn't care to be in their lives. Met a guy 4 months later. I wasnt looking to start over that soon. I made him wait. My concern was finish raising my 2 sons. Relationship has been ongoing for 16 yrs. Its been getting worse as the yrs go by. This is the New year 2019 im letting him go this month. Hes turned into a drunk..when drinking takes over your life. And you rather spend 1,000 of dollars drinking. And makes no time for the one he claims to love. I was raised "Treat people how YOU want to be treated". You can tell me you "Love me" 100×s a day, but its your actions, That tells me everything. There's a time to let go..This is the time...

  88. L.... P....

    This song hits home 😔

  89. V.... E....

    Leaving is so hard, especially when its what he wants you to do 29 weeks pregnant with our first child.

  90. E.... F....

    This beautiful west texas girl my friend Wayde battle dated her lucky bastard lol

  91. J.... A....

    What happened to this girl. I love her music.

  92. J.... M....

    I spent two years with a man I could never make happy. No matter what I did he was never happy and it was never enough. I pushed to Be better than yesterday- and more than the day before. But regardless of everything I Gave he wasn’t happy with himself. He was never going to be happy with me

    J.... M....

    Jenny Mann exactly what I’ve been going through for 7 years. No matter how clean then house is, kids are cared for, or dinner I get to make he just isn’t happy. I’m currently in lpn school graduation May 8th once I get my license and good job I’m leaving. He already knows. It’s sad and heartbreaking. He won’t even take the tome to know my friends or family.

  93. A.... B....

    We married 2 weeks before our 10 year dateaversiarys in 2011. In moved out last week.

  94. M.... W....

    I sent this video to my sister recently- her and her husband had been together for 16 years, married for 13 and they have 2 beautiful children. It got pretty rough for a while and she recently left him for a woman. We are from a small town in the country where you don’t do that so it was very brave of her to leave her lie and move on.

  95. T.... G....

    There is no such thing as breaking even

  96. K.... B....

    Been there it's a hard choice