Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress) is a strong, personal pop song performed by Australian singer Helen Reddy. Released in 1973, the track is an emotional tune about self-assertion, the desire for personal space, and breaking free from constraints. It continued to solidify Reddy's image as an artist who delivered emotionally resonant pop ballads. The song's title is often colloquially shortened to just "(Ruby Red Dress)" due to the repetitive phrase in the chorus, but the official title emphasizes t