"Leaving New Orleans" is a song by Jordan Davis about leaving behind the memories and nostalgia of a past relationship in the city where it all began. Davis sings about the various things he will miss about New Orleans, from the food to the music to the people, but ultimately decides that he needs to leave in order to move on with his life. The song explores the bittersweet feeling of letting go of a place and relationship that was once meaningful, but realizing that it's time to move forward. Davis acknowledges that the decision to leave is hard, but necessary for his own growth and well-being. Some of the lyrics specifically mention different cities that Davis may be considering moving to, and the song ends with a nod to the classic New Orleans phrase "laissez les bons temps rouler" (let the good times roll) as he says a final goodbye to the city. Overall, "Leaving New Orleans" is a heartfelt reflection on the difficult process of leaving behind a significant chapter of one's life and moving on to the unknown.
