Beresford Hammond (b.August 28,1955 Annotto Bay,St.Mary, Jamaica) has only … Read Full Bio ↴Beresford Hammond (b.August 28,1955 Annotto Bay,St.Mary, Jamaica) has only really risen to become popular in the 'digital' age of Reggae, although his career stretches back to the 1970's. Considered by many to be one of Jamaica's finest contemporary vocalists, his best work has generally been captured on the 'Penthouse' and 'Xterminator' labels as well as his own 'Harmony House' imprint. The singer with his distictive 'Bourbon on the rocks' vocal style remains active today both recording and producing.

Don't Want To Lose You
Beres Hammond Lyrics

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This world is on my shoulder
Don't wanna lose you
Don't wanna lose you

Your love's getting colder and colder
Tears in my eyes
Must realize
That this heart of mine

Has been broken
So many, many times
Now [?] [?] [?] [?] [?]
Just how, I'll ever get by

It's so heavy on my mind
So hard to carry
Just cannot carry
Can't go on without you baby
You must believe me
Got to believe me
When I tell you, you're my everything
You're my happiness, my joy and my glory
And if these things are taken
Then I guess it would conclude
My life story...

Oh

This world is on my shoulder
Don't wanna lose you (I don't wanna lose you now)
Don't wanna lose you (oh no)

Your love's getting colder and colder (your love's getting colder)
Tears in my eyes (gotta realize, yeah yeah)
Must realize

This heart of mine
Has been broken
So many, many times
Now all that I'm asking
Is that you reconsider
And change your mind

It's so heavy on my mind
Don't wanna carry
Just cannot carry

Your love's getting colder and colder
Tears in my eyes
Must realize
I'm in love with you

This world is on my shoulder (this world is on my shoulder)
Don't wanna lose you
Don't wanna lose you (it isn't easy baby)
Oh no no no

Your love's getting colder and colder (your love is getting colder)

Tears in my eyes (I don't wanna lose you now, no)
Must realize...

Overall Meaning

In Beres Hammond's song "Don't Want To Lose You," the lyrics convey a desperate plea from someone who is realizing that their relationship is falling apart. The opening line, "This world is on my shoulder," reveals the weight of the burden of the relationship struggles the singer is enduring. The repetition of "Don't want to lose you" emphasizes the fear of losing their partner. The line "Your love's getting colder and colder" shows that the love that the partner once had is diminishing, and the singer cannot help but shed tears because they have realized that their heart has been broken many times before.

The verse "It's so heavy on my mind, so hard to carry, just can't carry, can't go on without you baby, you must believe me, got to believe me, when I tell you, you're my everything" conveys how much the singer values their partner and how much they need them in their life. They go on to say that if they lose their partner, then that would be the end of their life story. The plea, "Now all that I'm asking is that you reconsider and change your mind" shows how desperate the singer is to fix their relationship.

In the chorus, the repetition of the line "Your love's getting colder and colder" speaks to the fact that the relationship is still in trouble, and the singer is still trying to hold on. The repetition of "Don't wanna lose you" also emphasizes that the singer still hopes that they can save their relationship. The song's lyrics overall express a deep feeling of love, pain, desperation, and fear of losing someone valuable.

Line by Line Meaning

This world is on my shoulder
I am facing a lot of challenges and problems in my life.

Don't wanna lose you
I am afraid of losing you, my partner, which would make my life unbearable.

Your love's getting colder and colder
You are becoming distant and indifferent towards me, which makes me feel sad and lonely.

Tears in my eyes
I am crying because I am hurt and emotional about the situation.

Must realize
I need to come to terms with the reality of the situation and accept how I feel.

That this heart of mine has been broken so many, many times
I have been through a lot of pain and heartbreak in my life, which has affected my ability to trust and love fully.

Now [?] [?] [?] [?] [?]
I don't know what to do or how to cope with this situation.

Just how, I'll ever get by
I am unsure if I can manage and survive without your love and support.

It's so heavy on my mind
This situation is causing me a lot of stress and anxiety.

So hard to carry
It is difficult for me to deal with the emotional burden and pressure of the situation.

Just cannot carry
I am unable to bear the weight of this situation on my own.

Can't go on without you baby
I need you in my life to feel complete and happy.

You must believe me
I need you to trust and have faith in me and our relationship.

Got to believe me
I need you to have confidence and trust in my words and actions.

When I tell you, you're my everything
You are the most important and valuable person to me in my life.

You're my happiness, my joy and my glory
You bring me joy, happiness and meaning to my life, and without you, I feel lost and empty.

And if these things are taken, then I guess it would conclude my life story...
If I lose you and the happiness that comes with our relationship, my life would feel incomplete and unsatisfactory.

It isn't easy baby
This situation is difficult and challenging for both of us.

Writer(s): T. Bell, L. Creed

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