Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Don't Throw It All Away
Bee Gees Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Maybe I don't want to know the reason why
But lately you don't talk to me
Darling I can't see me in your eyes
I hold you near but you're so far away
And it's losing you I can't believe
To watch you leave and let this feeling die
You alone are the living thing that keeps me alive
And tomorrow if I'm here without your love
You know I can't survive
Only my love can raise you high above it all

Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love

We can take the darkness and make if full of light
But let your love flow back to me
How can you leave and let this feeling die
This happy room will be a lonely place when you are gone
And I won't even have your shoulders for the crying on
No other women's love could be as true, I'm begging you

Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love

We changed the world we made it ours to hold
But dreams are made for those who really try
This losing you is real
But I still feel you here inside

Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love

Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love

Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Don't throw it all away, our love

Overall Meaning

In "Don't Throw It All Away," the Bee Gees plead for their lover not to give up on their relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer's partner has been distant and non-communicative, causing him to feel lonely and disconnected. He admits that he doesn't want to know the reason behind their emotional distance, and that he is scared of losing the love of his life. The chorus serves as a passionate plea to hold onto their love, as the singer believes that without it, he cannot survive. He begs his partner not to "throw it all away," expressing the depth of his love and the indispensability of their relationship.


The lyrics of "Don't Throw It All Away" convey a sense of urgent emotion and vulnerability, which are key themes in Bee Gees music. The song's message is about perseverance in the face of adversity, and it speaks to the power of love to keep individuals alive and keep relationships together. The musical arrangement also adds to the song's emotional weight, as the gentle, sweeping melody and the Bee Gees' signature harmonies create a sense of intimacy and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe I don't want to know the reason why
I'm scared to ask, but I can sense something's wrong


But lately you don't talk to me
You've been distant and quiet, leaving me confused


Darling I can't see me in your eyes
I don't feel your love when I look at you anymore


I hold you near but you're so far away
We're physically close, but emotionally distant


And it's losing you I can't believe
The thought of losing you is unbearable


To watch you leave and let this feeling die
It hurts to see you give up on our love


You alone are the living thing that keeps me alive
You're my reason for living


And tomorrow if I'm here without your love
I can't imagine living without your love


You know I can't survive
I need your love to survive


Only my love can raise you high above it all
My love can make everything better for you


Don't throw it all away, our love, our love
Please don't give up on our love


We can take the darkness and make if full of light
We can make things better again


But let your love flow back to me
Let's reconnect and love each other again


This happy room will be a lonely place when you are gone
If you leave, everything will be empty and sad


And I won't even have your shoulders for the crying on
I won't have your support and comfort when I need it


No other women's love could be as true, I'm begging you
No one else can love you the way I do, please stay


We changed the world we made it ours to hold
We've accomplished so much together, let's not give up


But dreams are made for those who really try
We can make our dreams come true if we try hard enough


This losing you is real
I'm really losing you and it's painful


But I still feel you here inside
I still love you and hope you'll stay




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Alan Gibb, Derek John Weaver

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Comments from YouTube:

@judyleeson910

The way Robin turns and looks at the screen and the look on Barry’s face when Andy is singing in the video shows the brotherly love ❤️

@kathleendewey5347

@judyleeson910 I noticed that and also Maurice turned and looked so forelorn toward Barry and then turns back to the keyboard and just pretty much keeps his head down which he never does. You could this was deep and intense for all 3 of them. 😢

@kathystammen8774

Barry. Seriously. When you leave this earth, I will be heartbroken but it will be a beautiful day because you will be in heaven with your mom and dad, Andy, Robin, and Maurice. And you will all be singing with the angels. You are an incredible human being and a very strong, brave, and humble man.

@williamrolls7077

Hello, how are you doing

@realaussiemale567

The angels will be asking for harmonising lessons

@gayleabrams9739

Singing with the angels...! ♥️

@judematthews2623

You echo my heartfelt sentiments perfectly. It so saddens me greatly when I see Barry now on his own, however I comfort myself by knowing that one day the Gibb family will be reunited in the place that is awaiting in God's heavenly kingdom where life is ever lasting.

@tinasally379

To think that Barry is the only one left of the these wonderful brothers just absolutely tears me up. Music these days is no comparison.

45 More Replies...

@grantt6573

A grown man and this song makes me cry everytime I watch it. ❤ such a powerful , touching tribute.

@JamesBrown-dv4ve

Same here. Very powerful.

More Comments

More Versions