Never Let You Go
ÐÄÁéÃɱÎ(Third Eye Blind) Lyrics
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She's sneaky and smoked out
And it's starting to show
I never let you go
I never let you go
I never let you go
I never let you turn around, our back on each other
Turn around your back on each other
You say that I've changed
Well maybe I did
But even if I changed
What's wrong with it
I never let you go
I never let you go
I never let you go
I never let you turn around, our back on each other
That's a good idea, promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
And our friends are gone and gone
And all the time moves on and on
And all I know is it's wrong, it's wrong
And all I know it's wrong, it's wrong, it's wrong, it's wrong
If there's a reason, it's lost on me
Maybe we'll be friends, I guess we'll see
I never let you go
I never let you go
I never let you go
I never let you go
I never let you turn around, our back on each other
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around let's turn on each other
Good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
What a good idea...
I remember the stupid things, the mood rings, the bracelets and the beads
Nickels and dimes, yours and mine, did you cash in all your dreams
You don't dream for me, no (goodbye, goodbye) you don't dream for me, no
But I still feel you pulse like sonar from the days in the waves
That girl is like a sunburn
I would like to say
The girl is like a sunburn
I would like to say
She's like a sunburn
She's like a sunburn
In "Never Let You Go," Third Eye Blind lead singer Stephan Jenkins grapples with the idea of ending a relationship, admitting he has changed over time but pushing back against the idea that it's necessarily a bad thing. He paints a vivid picture of his partner--sneaky and smoked out--and acknowledges that they've changed from the couple they once were, but argues that it's not a reason to break up. Jenkins pleads with his partner to stay connected, in spite of the inevitable changes and challenges that come with a long-term relationship.
The song's chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with Jenkins repeating "I never let you go" four times. This repetition drives home the idea that, for all of the problems in the relationship, he is committed to making it work. Despite the ups and downs that come with love, he won't ever let go of the person he loves.
While the song is ultimately about the strength of love in the face of change, there's a tinge of sadness that runs throughout. Jenkins acknowledges that their friends have already moved on, and that time is constantly moving forward. The line "If there's a reason, it's lost on me" suggests that the relationship isn't perfect, but it's worth fighting for in spite of its imperfections.
Line by Line Meaning
There's every good reason for letting you go
I have good reasons for breaking up with you
She's sneaky and smoked out
You are deceitful and addicted to drugs
And it's starting to show
Your behavior is becoming more apparent
I never let you go
I won't give up on our relationship
I never let you turn around, our back on each other
We won't turn our backs on each other
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
It's a terrible idea to break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
Don't turn your back on each other
You say that I've changed
You think I'm different now
Well maybe I did
I might have changed
But even if I changed
But even if I have changed
What's wrong with it
What's the problem with that
And our friends are gone and gone
Our friends have left us
And all the time moves on and on
Time keeps passing by
And all I know is it's wrong, it's wrong
I know that something is not right
If there's a reason, it's lost on me
I don't understand the reason
Maybe we'll be friends, I guess we'll see
Maybe we can be friends, but only time will tell
Good idea, break a promise to your mother
Breaking a promise to your mother is a terrible idea
Turn around let's turn on each other
We shouldn't turn on each other
I remember the stupid things, the mood rings, the bracelets and the beads
I remember the silly things we used to do together
Nickels and dimes, yours and mine, did you cash in all your dreams
Did you give up on your dreams for us?
You don't dream for me, no (goodbye, goodbye) you don't dream for me, no
You don't have dreams for us anymore
But I still feel you pulse like sonar from the days in the waves
I still have feelings for you from our past
That girl is like a sunburn
That girl is like a painful memory
I would like to say
I wish
She's like a sunburn
She's like a painful memory
Contributed by Mila T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@palomasolar3157
Cierto
@palomasolar3157
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@bobbybritt9ify
Hi thanks
@danielasantosn
Simmm
@lovesongstnc6794
This song never gets old. Still ear-candy after all this time. Brings back loads of memories.
@nataliacosta3907
Ai meus 15 anos... 💭 Hj com 28 e essa ainda é uma das minhas favoritas... ❤
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A szövegmezőbe való beillesztéshez koppintson a kívánt elemre.😊
@vandersoncavalcante9407
Ai meus 14 hahaha tempo bom