Don't Let Go
En Vogue Lyrics
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Ooh, ooh
Oh, oh
Hey
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (don't let go)
I often tell myself that we could be more than just friends
I know you think that if we move to soon it would all end
I live in misery when you're not around
And I won't be satisfied till we're taking those vows
There'll be some love making, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Oh, lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends? (don't you wanna be)
Hold me tight and don't let go (don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (don't let go)
I often fantasize the stars above are watching you
They know my heart and speak to yours like only lovers do
If I could wear your clothes
I'd pretend I was you
And lose control
There'll be some love making, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Oh, love making, heartbreaking, soul shaking (oh yeah)
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (don't let go)
Running in and out my life has got me so confused
You gotta make the sacrifice, somebody's got to choose
We can make it if we try, for the sake of you and I
Together we can make it right
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends? (Oh)
Hold me tight and don't let go (don't let go) (yeah)
You have the right to lose control
You got the right, you got the right (don't let go)
I said you got the right to lose control, yeah, ooh
Don't let go, ooh, hey, oh, oh
Don't let go cause I can't pretend
What's it gonna be cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
And hold me tight and don't let go (don't let go)
Have the right to lose control, don't let go
Lose control, yeah
What's it gonna be?
Don't let go
Don't let go (don't you wanna be?)
Don't let go
Hold me tight and don't let go (don't let go) (don't let go)
Don't let go
En Vogue’s "Don't Let Go" is a love song about the desire for more than just friendship. The opening command "What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?" sets the stage for the song's message that the singer can't ignore her attraction to the other person anymore. She wants to take their relationship to the next level, and she begs the individual to hold her tight and not let go. She can't stop herself from daydreaming about them and what they could be. She even suggests she would like to swap bodies with her love interest and lose control while pretending to be them.
The singer insists there can be some heartbreak along the way and soul-shaking moments. However, she still wants to take the chance and urges the other person to do the same. The final verse suggests that their relationship has been rocky, and they are in a confusing state. Nonetheless, somebody has to make a sacrifice for them to work, and they can make it happen as long as they try together.
Line by Line Meaning
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
I can't hide my feelings anymore, so what decision are you going to make?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
I want a romantic relationship with you, not just a friendship.
Hold me tight and don't let go (don't let go)
Hug me and show that you really care about me.
You have the right to lose control (don't let go)
You're allowed to let your guard down and express your true feelings for me.
I often tell myself that we could be more than just friends
I've been trying to convince myself that our relationship is more than just platonic.
I know you think that if we move too soon it would all end
You're worried that starting a romantic relationship would ruin our friendship.
I live in misery when you're not around
I feel unhappy and incomplete without you in my life.
And I won't be satisfied till we're taking those vows
I won't be content until we are married and committed to each other for life.
There'll be some love making, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Our relationship will have its ups and downs, but we'll work through it together.
I often fantasize the stars above are watching you
I daydream about you and imagine that the universe is somehow bringing us together.
They know my heart and speak to yours like only lovers do
I believe that our hearts are meant to be together, and the cosmos is confirming this to us.
If I could wear your clothes, I'd pretend I was you
I want to be as close to you as possible and feel like I'm a part of you.
Running in and out my life has got me so confused
Your inconsistent behavior is making it hard for me to know what kind of relationship we have.
You gotta make the sacrifice, somebody's got to choose
One of us needs to take the risk and make a decision about where our relationship is going.
We can make it if we try, for the sake of you and I
We can have a successful relationship if we both put in the effort for the good of the both of us.
I said you got the right to lose control, yeah, ooh
I'm encouraging you to let go of your fears and insecurities and express your true feelings for me.
Don't let go
Hold onto me and don't let go, even if things get difficult.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ivan A. Matias, Andrea Martin, Marqueze M. Ethridge, Rico Renard Wade, Patrick Gerard Brown, Raymon Murray
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
[Intro]
Oh-oh, yeah
Ooh, ooh
Oh-oh, hey, yeah
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be? 'Cause I can't pretend
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Yeah, don't let go)
[Verse 1]
I often tell myself that we could be
More than just friends
I know you think that if we move too soon
It would all end
I live in misery when you're not around ('Round, 'round)
And I won't be satisfied till we're taking those vows
[Pre-Chorus]
There'll be some lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Oh, lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be? 'Cause I can't pretend (I can't pretend, no)
Don't you wanna be more than friends? (Don't you wanna be? Oh)
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Don't let go)
[Verse 2]
I often fantasize the stars above
Are watching you
They know my heart and speak to yours like only lovers do
If I could wear your clothes
I'd pretend I was you
And lose control
[Pre-Chorus]
There'll be some lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Oh, lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Don't let go)
[Verse 3]
Running in and out my life
Has got me so confused
You gotta make the sacrifice
Somebody's got to choose
We can make it if we try, for the sake of you and I
Together we can make it right
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Don't let go)
[Bridge]
You've got the right to lose control
Don't let go
Don't let go 'cause I can't pretend
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Don't let go)
[Outro]
What's it gonna be?
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't you wanna be?
Don't let go
Hold me tight and don't let go
@lonestartropicalstx
Who's listening in 2024?
@PastorBobbyAmezcua
Me
@lawrencescott1048
I am.
@KathleenLawyer
I'm still listening In 2024 love it
@nicolaessam1706
Me!
@stacypearson4867
I am lol and singing my heart out too lol 😊😉
@izzyizanalien5013
Can we take a moment to appreciate all the different harmonies and hairstyles?!
@flourishthrive8670
This is that era where talent was real, vocals, instruments, story line, relevance... endless.
@SA..................
And the boobs
0:22 bra??
@DanielS-mc5go
@@flourishthrive8670now the females in music just do over sexual half naked crap these women had class