Never Let You Go
ÐÄÁéÃɱÎ(Third Eye Blind) Lyrics


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There's every good reason for letting you go
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
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
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

Overall Meaning

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




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@javiercuen7008

Tremendo temazoo!!! Me vienena la mente grandes recuerdos de mi época en la escuela (high school)👍

@10hetitor

Sérgio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go (1983) August 10, 2022
I was as wrong as I could be
To let you get away from me
I'll regret that move for as long as I'm living
But now that I've come to see the light

All I wanna do is make things right
So just say the word
And tell me that I'm forgiven

You and me
We're gonna be better than we were before
I loved you then
But now I intend to open up
And love you even more
This time you can be sure

I'm never gonna let you go
I'm gonna hold you in my arms forever
Gonna try and make up for all the times
I hurt you so

Gonna hold your body close to mine
From this day on
We're gonna be together
Oh, I swear this time
I'm never gonna let you go

Looking back now
It seems so clear
I had it all when you were here
Oh, you gave it all
And I took it for granted

But if there's some feeling left in you
Some flicker of love
That still shines through
Let's talk it out
Let's talk about second chances

Wait and see
It's gonna be sweeter than it was before
I gave some then
But now I intend to dedicate myself to giving more
This time you can be sure

I'm never gonna let you go
I'm gonna hold you in my arms forever
Gonna try and make up for all the times
I hurt you so

Gonna hold your body close to mine
From this day on
We're gonna be together
Oh, I swear this time
I'm never gonna let you go

Oh
So if you'll just say
You want me too

I'm never gonna let you go
I'm gonna hold you in my arms forever*
Gonna try and make up for all the times
I hurt you so

Gonna hold your body close to mine
From this day on
We're gonna be together
Oh, I swear this time
I'm never gonna let you go

Never gonna let you go
Hold you in my arms forever
Gonna try and make up for all the times
I hurt you so

Hold your body close to mine
Oh, we're gonna be together
Oh, I swear this time
I'm never gonna let you go...

Author:(s) Barry Mann , Cynthia Weil

@carloscuervo1552

Excelente tema

@edwin97a

Super clean, Hi- res sound. Greetings from Canada.

@The70s80scollection

Thanks, probably 80% of this clear crisp sound is down to the Audio Technica Cartridge VM750, Just as is says in the title I capture @ 96kHz 24bit and that audio file is subcarried as a PCM within the H265 video code uploaded to my YouTube channel, good quality phono leads, sound card and a mint copy of the vinyl that I've owned since 1983 all help.

@komalkumar9073

Beautiful👌👌👌 🌹🌹🌹

@irvingaguilarqueen

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