Pass You By
Boyz II Men Lyrics


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She was like nothing I'd ever known
Her eyes shine like diamonds in a field of snow
The way destiny led her to me
Made me feel like life was now complete

And now days have passed
The nights gone by
You can see the glow slowly fading from her eyes
Though she denies her pain and her dismay
Know I said this to her anyway

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Ooh oh no
Ooh don't let real love pass you by

I know you know this
But take it from me
Cause you deserve so much more than you receive
Listen to your heart and let it show
Don't hold on to your pain
Just let it go, let it go

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Oh yeah
Girl don't let real love pass you by
You can find a love you need
If you set your heart free
Girl...
Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
Don't be discouraged baby
Don't let real love pass you by

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Don't you let nothing
Don't let no one take you away from love
Don't let real love pass you by
You'll see I know, I know, I know
You'll be alright
Don't let real love pass you by
You just can believe in love, in love, in love, in love
Don't let real love pass you by
Oh yeah
Don't let real love pass you by
Ooh, yeah
Don't let real love pass you by
Don't let, don't let, don't let, don't let
Don't let, don't let, don't let, don't let
Don't let real love pass you by




Oh yeah, oh
Don't let real love pass you by

Overall Meaning

The song "Pass You By" by Boyz II Men is a soulful and heartfelt ballad that cautions a girl about letting true love pass her by. The first verse describes the singer's wonder and amazement at the beauty of the girl he has fallen in love with. He describes her eyes as shining like diamonds in a field of snow, and he feels that destiny has brought them together.


As the song progresses, the singer realizes that the girl is unhappy and her pain is becoming too much for her to bear. He advises her to let go of the person who is causing her pain and not to stay with someone who makes her cry. He seems to feel that she is in danger of losing sight of real love, which could pass her by if she does not open her eyes.


The song serves as a reminder that love should not hurt, and that people should not remain in situations that do them more harm than good. It is a call to action for anyone who might be experiencing similar pain in their lives, encouraging them to let go of their pain and to open their hearts to true love that will sustain them.


Line by Line Meaning

She was like nothing I'd ever known
She was unique and special to me, unlike anyone I've known before


Her eyes shine like diamonds in a field of snow
Her eyes are bright and beautiful, standing out like diamonds in a white field


The way destiny led her to me
It seemed like fate or destiny brought us together


Made me feel like life was now complete
Being with her made me feel like my life was finally whole and complete


And now days have passed
Time has passed us by


The nights gone by
The nights have slipped away quickly


You can see the glow slowly fading from her eyes
Her eyes don't shine as bright as they used to, indicating a loss of happiness or love


Though she denies her pain and her dismay
She tries to hide her feelings of pain and sadness


Know I said this to her anyway
I still had to tell her what I believe, regardless of her trying to hide her emotions


Don't have to stay with someone
You don't have to keep being with someone


That makes you cry
If staying with someone causes you pain and sadness


You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Staying with someone who doesn't love you back can cause you to lose faith in love and destroy what love you had in yourself


Can't hope to see the sun
You can't expect to see the positive side of life


If you don't open your eyes
If you don't start seeing things differently


Girl don't let real love pass you by
Don't miss out on true love


I know you know this
You already know this


But take it from me
But trust me anyway


Cause you deserve so much more than you receive
You are worthy of receiving more love and happiness than you currently have


Listen to your heart and let it show
Pay attention to what your heart truly wants and let that guide you


Don't hold on to your pain
Don't keep your pain locked up inside


Just let it go, let it go
Release it and move on


You can find a love you need
There is a love out there that is right for you


If you set your heart free
If you open your heart and give love another chance


Don't be discouraged baby
Don't let yourself become disheartened


Don't you let nothing
Don't let anything or anyone


Don't let no one take you away from love
Don't let anyone prevent you from finding love


You just can believe in love, in love, in love, in love
You need to have faith in love


Oh yeah
Yeah


Ooh, yeah
Yeah


Don't let, don't let, don't let, don't let
Don't allow, don't allow, don't allow, don't allow




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL MCCARY, NATHAN MORRIS, SHAWN STOCKMAN, WANYA MORRIS

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She was like nothing I'd ever known
Her eyes shine like diamonds in a field of snow
The way destiny led her to me
Made me feel like life was now complete
And now days have passed
The nights gone by
You can see the glow slowly fading from her eyes
Though she denies her pain and her dismay
Know I said this to her anyway
Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by
Ooh oh no
Ooh don't let real love pass you by
I know you know this
But take it from me
Cause you deserve so much more than you receive
Listen to your heart and let it show
Don't hold on to your pain
Just let it go, let it go
Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by
Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by
Oh yeah
Girl don't let real love pass you by
You can find a love you need
If you set your heart free
Girl...
Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
Don't be discouraged baby
Don't let real love pass you by
Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by
Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by
Don't you let nothing
Don't let no one take you away from love
Don't let real love pass you by
You'll see I know, I know, I know
You'll be alright
Don't let real love pass you by
You just can believe in love, in love, in love, in love
Don't let real love pass you by
Oh yeah
Don't let real love pass you by
Ooh, yeah
Don't let real love pass you by
Don't let, don't let, don't let, don't let
Don't let, don't let, don't let, don't let
Don't let real love pass you by
Oh yeah, oh
Don't let real love pass you by



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Boyz II Men - Pass You By

歌詞

She was like nothing I'd ever known
Her eyes shine like diamonds in a field of snow
The way destiny led her to me
Made me feel like life was now complete

And now days have passed
The nights gone by
You can see the glow slowly fading from her eyes
Though she denies her pain and her dismay
Know I said this to her anyway

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Ooh oh no
Ooh don't let real love pass you by

I know you know this
But take it from me
Cause you deserve so much more than you receive
Listen to your heart and let it show
Don't hold on to your pain
Just let it go, let it go

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Oh yeah
Girl don't let real love pass you by
You can find a love you need
If you set your heart free
Girl...
Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
Don't be discouraged baby
Don't let real love pass you by

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Don't have to stay with someone
That makes you cry
You'll end up killing all the love you have inside
Can't hope to see the sun
If you don't open your eyes
Girl don't let real love pass you by

Don't you let nothing
Don't let no one take you away from love
Don't let real love pass you by
You'll see I know, I know, I know
You'll be alright
Don't let real love pass you by
You just can believe in love, in love, in love, in love
Don't let real love pass you by
Oh yeah
Don't let real love pass you by
Ooh, yeah
Don't let real love pass you by
Don't let, don't let, don't let, don't let
Don't let, don't let, don't let, don't let
Don't let real love pass you by
Oh yeah, oh
Don't let real love pass you by



All comments from YouTube:

Kei L

β€œGirl, don’t you stop loving yourself!” That part hit me right in the heart! ❀️

Yes I'm Budgeting!

I felt it also

Ashley Scott

@Yes I'm Budgeting! Same and to this day the words still touch my soul.

Feza K.

At that period, singers were like counselors : as teenagers, we listened to it for taking good decisions. I'll make my kids discover them. Already started with Whitney Houston 'the Voice'.

RAMA B. MWAGUYA

Good job sister.

Sylvia Njeri

you're doing exactly what am doing to my kids....I want them to enjoy great music, and they love this group already!😊

Feza K.

@Sylvia Njeri ❀️❀️❀️

Crystal Bogan

Absolutely

Louisiana drivenn β€œBAD AZZ YELLA”

Much respect to you

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Seanny J

As a non English speaking teenager, I didn't really understand what this song was about, I just felt encouragement from this song. Now Ive become fluent in English, I love this song even more. What a strong and overwhelming song, their voices are sou touching... I was happy to have happened to hear this song in the shopping mall after a few decades.

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