Don't
エルヴィス・プレスリー & The Jordanaires Lyrics
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Now that I need you
How blue and lonely I'd be
If you should say we're through
Don't break my heart
This heart that loves you
They'll just be nothing for me
What good is dreamin'
If I must dream all alone by myself
Without you darling
My arms would gather dust
Come to these arms
These arms that need you
Don't close your eyes to my plea
Don't leave me now
Don't close your eyes to my plea
Don't a you leave me now
The lyrics to Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires' song "Don't" highlight the desperation and longing that comes with the fear of losing someone you love. Elvis implores his lover not to leave him at this critical time when he needs them the most because he would be left feeling lonely and blue if they were to break up. He confesses his fear of being left with nothing, with his whole life feeling empty and meaningless without his significant other by his side. Elvis emphasizes that dreaming is pointless if he must do so alone, and without his lover, his arms would simply gather dust. He begs his lover to come into his open arms, asking them to see his plea and not turn a blind eye to him.
The lyrics of "Don't" perfectly capture the essence of a heart that is in pain and longing for the love of another person. It describes the emotional turmoil that a person goes through when they fear losing someone they deeply care for. The song's simple yet powerful lyrics undoubtedly resonated with fans of Elvis Presley during his time and continue to do so even today.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't leave me now
I don't want you to leave me at this moment.
Now that I need you
I need you right now and I don't want you to leave me in this critical moment.
How blue and lonely I'd be
I will be very sad and lonely if you leave me now.
If you should say we're through
If you decide to end our relationship, I will be heartbroken.
Don't break my heart
Please don't hurt my feelings or emotions.
This heart that loves you
My heart loves you and I don't want it to be broken by you.
They'll just be nothing for me
There will be nothing left for me if you hurt me.
If you don't leave me now
I want you to stay with me at this moment.
What good is dreamin'
What is the use of dreaming if you are not part of it?
If I must dream all alone by myself
I don't want to dream alone without you being there with me.
Without you darling
If you are not with me, I will be incomplete.
My arms would gather dust
If you are not with me, my arms will be empty and useless.
Come to these arms
I want you to come to me and be in my arms.
These arms that need you
My arms need your embrace and comfort.
Don't close your eyes to my plea
Please pay attention to my request and don't ignore me.
Don't a you leave me now
I am begging you not to leave me at this moment.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Schroeder, Benjamin Weisman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@donayala2756
Don't, don't, that's what you say
Each time that I hold you this way
When I feel like this and I want to kiss you
Baby, don't say don't
Don't, don't leave my embrace
For here in my arms is your place
When the night grows cold and I want to hold you
Baby, don't say don't
If you think that this is just a game
I'm playing
If you think that I don't mean
Every word I'm saying
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't feel that way
I'm your love and yours I will stay
This you can believe
I will never leave you
Heaven knows I won't
Baby, don't say don't
Don't please don't
Songwriters: Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller
Don't (Rehearsal) lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
@virginiawilliams9998
Even all these years later, I still melt when I hear this song... that sexy voice and delivery made him the legend that he is!
@bisonette5
And I get to live it with my 77 y.o. fiancee! (I am 80) And her last name is Williams!
@virginiawilliams9998
@@bisonette5 I'm 77 also! Congratulations to you both!
@waltrautardizzone559
So ein schöner Song.So eine wunderschöne Stimme.👏👏👏👏
@philippesauvie639
My Lord God. What a beautiful song! 😳❤️
@davidsandler3469
The absolutely perfect Elvis, nobody comes close.
@claudiaengberg3520
You just have to close your eyes and Elvis is right there. Such a voice!!!
@BatMite19
There is absolutely nothing romantic about today's music. But this song ... !
@TroyBlackford
This song is basically the guy saying it's not fair a woman won't let him get physical with her. Doesn't matter what she wants, because it's hard wanting to get freaky and being turned down. I get why you think it's romantic, but it's just a sweet take on whining about what people call "blue b*lls."
@markzola8142
@@TroyBlackford mate stfu