Never Let You Go
B.o.B/Ryan Tedder Lyrics
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They can take my money
Don't care about that
Let them take my words
It's all I've got
They can have this fame
It ain't worth a lot
Only thing I know, is I'll never let you go
As she takes the stand
By the look in her eyes I can tell that she knows
That she's holding the fate of my world in her hands
Damn, fo' real
This was never the plan
It was never intended for her to end up the defendant
And I guess it just happened by chance
Damn, and you hope
You hopin' that a miracle happens
You prayed that the judge doesn't bang that gavel
Just so you can go back and avoid a disaster
And you could still be holding her hand
Like the last note of the saddest song
Or like the last word at the end of the poem
You know, there's nothing worse than being alone
It's funny how you never know what you got 'til it's gone
They can take these clothes off my back
They can take my money
Don't care about that
Let them take my words
It's all I've got
They can have this fame
It ain't worth a lot
Only thing I know, is I'll never let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
What's the one thing in this life that you live for?
Who do you know in the world you would die for?
Who would lie for?
Who if they committed a crime you would stop on a dime and do time for
'Cause it was me she would ride for
And that was her that I cry for
Now I'd give it all away to get her back
'Cause she ain't free, no, just waiting July 4th
Yea, no, it don't sound logical
But there's some things in this life that you gotta do
Brother, one thing in this world that got to you
I'd let it all go but I ain't dropping you
They can take these clothes off my back
They can take my money
Don't care about that
Let them take my words
It's all I've got
They can have this fame
It ain't worth a lot
Only thing I know, is I'll never let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
It might be wrong or it might be right
But there's no looking back and we won't sleep tonight
We're living while we're young and this is worth the fight
Even if I lost it all
They can take these clothes off my back
They can take my money
Don't care about that
Let them take my words
It's all I've got
They can have this fame
It ain't worth a lot
Only thing I know, is I'll never let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
No, never gonna let you go
Won't let you go
Never gonna let you go
The song "Never Let You Go" is a passionate declaration of love that's meant to convince the object of affection that no matter what, they will always be there for them. The chorus emphasizes this point, as the lyrics repeat "only thing I know, is I'll never let you go." The song presents the idea that the singer would sacrifice everything he has, including his fame and possessions, if it means he can hold onto the person he loves. The verses tell a story about a couple facing legal troubles where the fate of their relationship is uncertain, but the singer is still determined to hold onto their love no matter what happens.
The lyrics in the song are somewhat open to interpretation, but the overall message is clear: the love between two people is the most important thing in life, and it's worth fighting for no matter what obstacles might come their way. The song is also about loyalty and commitment, as the singer is willing to make sacrifices to protect the person he loves. The chorus is particularly powerful, with its catchy melody and lyrics that are easy to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
They can take these clothes off my back
Material things do not matter to me, I am willing to give them up.
They can take my money
My wealth cannot replace what truly matters in life.
Don't care about that
My love for you is greater than any possession.
Let them take my words
Words are my only way to express my feelings, but they cannot compare to my love for you.
It's all I've got
I may not have much, but what I have I offer to you.
They can have this fame
Fame is not what I desire, it is not of great value to me.
It ain't worth a lot
Material things cannot compare to my love for you.
Only thing I know, is I'll never let you go
My love for you is unconditional, I will always be there for you and never abandon you.
Won't let you go
No matter what happens, I will never let you go.
What's the one thing in this life that you live for?
What is important to you, what are you willing to fight for?
Who do you know in the world you would die for?
Who in your life is worth making the ultimate sacrifice for?
Who would lie for?
Who in your life would you protect, even if it meant being dishonest?
Who if they committed a crime you would stop on a dime and do time for
Who in your life is worth going to prison for, if they were accused of a crime?
'Cause it was me she would ride for
I know that she is willing to stand by me, even when things get tough.
And that was her that I cry for
I cannot bear the thought of losing her, she means everything to me.
Now I'd give it all away to get her back
If I had to choose between everything else in my life and her, I would choose her every time.
'Cause she ain't free, no, just waiting July 4th
She is not physically imprisoned, but she is trapped in a situation she cannot escape.
Yea, no, it don't sound logical
Sometimes love defies logic, it cannot be explained.
But there's some things in this life that you gotta do
Love requires sacrifices and actions that might not make sense to others.
Brother, one thing in this world that got to you
There is one thing that truly matters to me, and it is my love for her.
I'd let it all go but I ain't dropping you
I am willing to give up everything else, as long I can keep her by my side.
It might be wrong or it might be right
My love for her is not based on logic or reason, it just is.
But there's no looking back and we won't sleep tonight
We need to face the consequences of our actions, but we will face them together.
We're living while we're young and this is worth the fight
We will persevere and fight for our love, as it is worth all the challenges we may face.
Even if I lost it all
No matter what happens, I will still have her and that is all that matters.
Never gonna let you go
My love and commitment to you are unwavering, I will never let you go.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BOBBY RAY JR SIMMONS, NOEL PATRICK ZANCANELLA, RYAN B TEDDER
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