In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, are gold and platinum, respectively. His fourth album, Pure BS (2007), was re-issued in 2008 with a cover of Michael Bublé's pop hit "Home" as one of the bonus tracks. His fifth album, Startin' Fires was released in November 2008. It was followed by the extended plays Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight in 2010, and the albums Red River Blue in 2011, Based on a True Story... in 2013, Bringing Back the Sunshine in 2014, If I'm Honest in 2016, Texoma Shore in 2017, and Fully Loaded: God's Country in 2019.
Shelton is a judge on the televised singing competitions Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs, and a coach on NBC's The Voice. He has been on The Voice since its inception, and, so far, in nine of 22 seasons (2–4, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22), a member of his team has won.
Don't Make Me
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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You look through me like I'm not even there
I'm trying not to give up
To be strong but I'm afraid to say I'm scared
I can't find the place your heart is hiding
And I'm no quitter but I'm tired of fighting
Baby I love you
Don't make me let you go
Took such a long time for me to find you
Don't make me let you go
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
What if when I'm long gone it dawns on you, you just might want me back?
Let me make myself clear
If I leave here its done, I'm gone, that's that
You carry my love around
Like it's a heavy burden
I'm about to take it back
Are you sure it's worth it?
Baby I love you
Don't want to lose you
Don't make me let you go
Took such a long time for me to find you
Don't make me let you go
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
Blake Shelton's "Don't Make Me" is a poignant country ballad that explores the fear of losing someone you love. The song's narrator addresses his lover, stating that he feels invisible to her and is afraid that he might lose her. He tries his best to be brave but is unable to ignore the fact that he is scared. He is tired of fighting and wants to know where the hiding place of her heart is. However, he vows to not give up on her, and down on his knees, he begs her not to let him go. The chorus is a plea to his lover not to make him let go of her.
The first verse reveals the singer’s frustration as he feels ignored by his lover. She seems to look through him like he is not even there. Despite this, he refuses to give up, but his fear of losing her is palpable. He tells her that he doesn't want to let her go, and he has taken a long time to find her. He begs her not to make him let her go. The second verse depicts the singer's mental state as he contemplates what might happen if he were to leave. He makes it clear that if he were to go, that would be the end of things, and there would be no looking back.
The chorus is the most emotional part of the song, where the singer's desperation comes to the fore. He pleads with his lover not to make him let go of her. He states that he is down on his knees, begging her not to make him set her free.
Overall, the song explores the fear and pain of losing someone you love, and how it can leave a person feeling vulnerable and emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, when I look at you
When I gaze at you, it seems as though you don't even acknowledge my existence.
You look through me like I'm not even there
It appears as though you see right through me, as though I hold no significance in your life.
I'm trying not to give up
Despite my struggles and hardships, I am making an effort to persist and persevere.
To be strong but I'm afraid to say I'm scared
I aim to possess strength and courage, but in honesty, I am frightened and hesitant to express my emotions.
I can't find the place your heart is hiding
I am unable to locate where your true emotions and feelings lie.
And I'm no quitter but I'm tired of fighting
While I refuse to give up easily, I am beginning to feel exhausted by the constant battle.
Baby I love you
I am deeply in love with you and cherish you.
Don't want to lose you
I am afraid of the possibility of losing you and don't want to let you slip away.
Don't make me let you go
Please don't force me to release you from my grasp.
Took such a long time for me to find you
It has taken me an extensive period to discover and reach you.
Baby, I'm begging please
I am fervently pleading with you.
And I'm down here on my knees
I am humbling myself before you and am in a position of vulnerability.
I don't want to have to set you free
I don't desire to have to let you go and release you.
What if when I'm long gone it dawns on you, you just might want me back?
In the event that I am no longer present, what if you begin to realize that you desire my presence once more?
Let me make myself clear
Allow me to be transparent and concise with my statements.
If I leave here its done, I'm gone, that's that
If I depart from this relationship, it is unfinished and I am gone for good.
You carry my love around
You possess my love as though it is a heavy burden or weight.
Like it's a heavy burden
My love feels cumbersome and weighty in your possession.
I'm about to take it back
I am considering regaining my love from you.
Are you sure it's worth it?
Do you truly believe that holding onto my love is worth the struggle and burden?
Don't make me
I implore you, please don't force me to take drastic actions or make difficult decisions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Deanna Bryant, Dave Berg, Marla Cannon-Goodman
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@melin520
Girl, when I look at you
You look through me
Like I'm not even there
I try not to give up, to be strong
But I'm afraid to say I'm scared
I can't find the place
Your heart is hiding
I'm no quitter but I'm tired of fighting
Baby, I love you
Don't want to lose you
Don't make me let you go
Took such a long time for me to find you
Don't make me let you go
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
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What if when I'm long gone
It dawns on you
You just might want me back
Let me make myself clear
If I leave here
It's done, I'm gone, that's that
You carry my love around
Like it's a heavy burden
Well I'm about to take it back
Are you sure it's worth it
Baby, I love you
Don't want to lose you
Don't make me let you go
Took such a long time for me to find you
Don't make me let you go
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Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
Don't make me
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
Don't make me
Stop loving you
Stop needing you.....
@DeadSezSo
Blake has some truly great songs over the years but this one might be my absolute favorite. Definitely up there with ol red, Austin and God gave me you
@MeowKittyBlue1222
So beautiful! His voice is so crystal. Chills every time. I could listen to nothing but Blake Shelton for the rest of my life and be completely content.
@rachaelhubiak9331
Same here
@DianaDrake-yn1of
SAME!
@janeemerick9258
I just love this guy his voice and those damn Blue eyes
@BudLangley14
I'm not much into Country anymore but I'll always love Blake's songs
@monicahope3615
"You carry my love around like it's a heavy burden" - wow, that's a deep lyric line.
@justiceharrison5142
Hello there Monica nice meeting you here
@GrillDavid
Hi dear, I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your comment and was moved to send a text to you hope you don't find it pestering..?
@monicahope3615
@@Valenceaaron33 Not at all.