I'm Leaving It Up To You
Dale & Grace Lyrics
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To decide what you're gonna do
Now, do you want my love?
Or are we through?
That's why I'm leaving it up to you
To decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love?
Or are we through?
My heart in my hand
I, I, I don't understand
What have I, what have I done wrong?
You know I worship the ground you walk on
I'm leavin' it all up to you
To decide what you're gonna do
Now, do you want my love?
Or are we through?
Or are we through?
Or are we through?
The lyrics of "I'm Leaving it Up to You" by Dale & Grace are about uncertainty in a relationship. The singer is asking their partner to make a decision about whether they want to stay together or not because they themselves are unsure of how their partner feels. The repeated line "I'm leaving it up to you" shows that the singer is relinquishing control and power in the relationship, putting the decision-making in the hands of the other person. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has put a lot of effort into the relationship and doesn't understand what they did wrong to cause this uncertainty.
The phrase "My heart in my hand" is significant because it portrays the vulnerability that the singer feels. They are showing their partner everything they have to offer, with no hidden agenda or motives. It’s almost as if they are saying: "Here, I am giving you all of me, now you decide if you want to keep me or not". The phrase “What have I done wrong?” shows that the singer is willing to take responsibility for their actions and wants to know what they did wrong so they can improve themselves and the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm leavin' it all up to you
I am giving you the power to make the decision
To decide what you're gonna do
It's up to you to choose the path forward
Now, do you want my love?
Are you still interested in a romantic relationship with me?
Or are we through?
Or is our relationship over?
My heart in my hand
I am vulnerable and exposed in front of you
I, I, I don't understand
I am confused and don't know what went wrong
What have I, what have I done wrong?
I'm trying to understand what mistakes I may have made
You know I worship the ground you walk on
I adore and admire you deeply
Or are we through?
Do you still want to be with me or not?
Or are we through?
Is it over between us?
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Harris, Dewey Terry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@perrycox4815
I'm leavin' it all up to you oh oh
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love?
Or are we through?
That's why I'm leaving it up to you oh oh
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love?
Or are we through?
My heart in my hand
I, I don't understand
Baby, what, what have I done wrong?
I worship, I worship the ground that you walk on
That's why I'm leavin' it up to you oh oh
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love?
Or are we through?
@tonyjones-pi6gq
When me & my girlfriend was 17 she became pregnant, We were young & confused about what to do. One night we were talking what we should do & this song came on the radio. She looked at me & simply said I'm leaving it up to you. 53 years , 5 children, 5 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren later, we still look at each other and smile when we hear this song. God has Blessed us so much, & that song is still special.
@21roadwarrior21
Wonderful memory
@ollieallard808
How f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s. End of August I will be married for 52 years, never regretted one single second.
@lynnpeppa1
God bless you
@natebegay7031
Bless you & your family..!!
@rd3271
@Nate Begay Chose wisely.
@deborahsnell8453
Love this song!!! Boy did we have great music in the 50’s and 60’s!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@AntonioGomez-lk6jm
My mom loved this song, she would sing it every time it was played on the radio, she went to the Lord almost two weeks ago, she'll be buried on Monday.
Mom, you gave birth to me and I love you very much for that, now, "I'll be leaving it up to you" when you'll call me home, until then, I'll miss you! 😔😥
@OhWell0
I feel this. Sorry for your loss. My mother (72) is also why I listen to the golden oldies. Such a sweet melody.
@carlab3012
💕 blessings