Don't Destroy Me
Billy Lyrics


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You mean so much to me
I love you can't you see
You're true as true can be
So don't, don't destroy me

I give my heart to you
A foolish thing to do
So darling please be true
So don't, don't destroy me

If you should leave me now
I'd say I'd forget and forgive
But I'd remember your vow
With a heartache as long as I live

So hold my heart with care
My life and love are there




Please give me yours to share
So don't, don't destroy me

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Destroy Me" by Billy 'Crash' Craddock is a country ballad that expresses the singer's deep love and vulnerability towards their partner. In the opening lines, the singer makes it clear how much their partner means to them and how they are unable to convey their love. The singer is vulnerable and afraid of losing their partner, urging them to be true to their love and not to harm them in any way.


The second verse is an expression of the singer's vulnerability, where they admit that giving their heart to someone is a foolish thing to do. The singer’s partner must be true in their love and care for their heart as they hold their life and love in their hands. The singer fears the thought of their partner leaving them, knowing that they would have to live with the heartache and memories of their past love. The singer begs their partner to be careful with their heart and to share in the mutual exchange of love.


Overall, Billy 'Crash' Craddock's song "Don't Destroy Me" is an expression of love, vulnerability, and the fear of loss. The lyrics highlight the deep feelings the singer has for their partner and the importance of trust and commitment in their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You mean so much to me
You are extremely important to me and I value everything you bring into my life.


I love you can't you see
My emotions towards you are so strong and true that I cannot help but express them to you.


You're true as true can be
Everything about you is real and genuine, and I appreciate that more than anything else.


So don't, don't destroy me
Please do not hurt me or cause me any pain, as it would be devastating to me.


I give my heart to you
I am completely vulnerable with you and have placed all my trust in you.


A foolish thing to do
Some might perceive me as naive for giving my heart to you, but I believe it is worth the risk.


So darling please be true
I am imploring you to remain honest and genuine with me because I cannot handle any deceit or betrayal.


If you should leave me now
I am scared that you might eventually decide to end the relationship and abandon me.


I'd say I'd forget and forgive
Even if you were to hurt me, I would try to move on and maintain a forgiving attitude towards you.


But I'd remember your vow
However, I know that I would always remember the promises you made to me, and it would leave me with a deep heartache.


With a heartache as long as I live
The pain I would feel if you were to break your promises would last a lifetime.


So hold my heart with care
I am entrusting you with my heart, which is the most valuable thing I have, so please handle it with utmost care.


My life and love are there
My love and affection are fully dedicated to you, and I am ready to commit myself to you wholeheartedly.


Please give me yours to share
I am hoping that you reciprocate my feelings and give me your heart to share, building a strong and lasting relationship between us.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY MANN, JOE SHAPIRO

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@JulieJulieTheRockChickhermiz

What a beautiful voice he has, sounds a lot like my all time favourite Elvis Presley

@mikemeehan96

a very underated artist fantastic voice

@libertyann439

I mostly remember his stuff from the 70s and 80s. I wasn't aware he went back so far. And he does sound Elvis-like in this song!

@phylisscraddock923

Beautiful voice and song

@ruthboykin9873

Is this ever an old one! Great song, brings back memories! Thanks, Jack!

@2yellowmustang

Thank you for posting this. Never heard this song but could be I was just 10 years old and Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Paul Anka just to name a few were more heard of then!

@countrypaul

Beautiful! Nicely different song structure, too. How have I never heard this before?!? Columbia 4-41470, 1959.

@bobbyhall8862

Most people only sound like Elvis when their singing a Elvis song!! Billy sounds like Elvis singing any song!! That great! I wished& hoped I could sing like that!!

@johnsandiford5978

Great song Jack,thanks for sharing

@texasray1000

very welcome Rock, appreciate it, glad to share

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