Down on My Knees
Bread Lyrics


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I told you before, don't you hear what I say
I won't take it no more, no more making me stay
Down on my knees, you know I'm down on my knees yea
Yes I've been down on my knees
But I'm through begging please
I won't get back on my knees.

Nobody knows, what your putting me through
Nobody knows, if it's worth it for you
Nobody sees, you got me down on my knees
Well I've been down on my knees
And I'm through begging please
Don't put me back on my knees.

You know how I always loved you
Never placed myself above you,

Don't let me go, if I wish that I could
Don't tell me no, if I wish that you would
Down on my knees, you know I'm down on my knees
Well I've been down on my knees




But I'm through begging please
Don't put me back on my knees.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bread's "Down on My Knees" express a sense of desperation felt by the singer who is singing to their lover. The song describes a one-sided relationship where the singer is constantly begging for love and attention but is met with disappointment and rejection even after being on their knees figuratively. The repetition of the phrase "down on my knees" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's vulnerability and desperation.


The lyrics also reveal the singer's feelings of being taken for granted and undervalued. They feel that their love and affection are not reciprocated at the same level by the partner. The line "Nobody knows, what you're putting me through" expresses the singer's sense of isolation, where they feel that no one understands their plight.


However, the lyrics also reveal that despite all the hardships faced in the relationship, the singer still cares deeply for their partner. The line "You know how I always loved you, never placed myself above you" indicates that the love is selfless and pure. The plea "Don't let me go" reveals the singer's fear of losing their partner and the desire to make things work.


Overall, Bread's "Down on My Knees" is a poignant portrayal of the pain and vulnerability that comes with unrequited love.


Line by Line Meaning

I told you before, don't you hear what I say
I've spoken to you about this before, are you listening to me?


I won't take it no more, no more making me stay
I'm done dealing with this, I'm not staying any longer


Down on my knees, you know I'm down on my knees yea
I'm showing my vulnerability and begging for mercy


Yes I've been down on my knees
I've begged and pleaded with you before


But I'm through begging please
I'm finished with pleading and asking for forgiveness


I won't get back on my knees.
I refuse to put myself back in that position of vulnerability


Nobody knows, what your putting me through
No one understands the pain and struggle that you're causing me


Nobody knows, if it's worth it for you
No one knows if it's even beneficial for you to treat me this way


Nobody sees, you got me down on my knees
You have me in a vulnerable state where I am begging and pleading with you


Well I've been down on my knees
I've pleaded with you before


And I'm through begging please
I'm done asking for forgiveness or mercy


Don't put me back on my knees.
Please don't make me beg and plead with you again


You know how I always loved you
You know how deeply and genuinely I've always cared for you


Never placed myself above you,
I've never thought I was better than you or deserved more than you


Don't let me go, if I wish that I could
If I'm struggling to leave, please don't let me go through this alone


Don't tell me no, if I wish that you would
If I'm asking for something from you, please don't say no to me


Down on my knees, you know I'm down on my knees
I'm still begging and pleading with you, showing my vulnerability


Well I've been down on my knees
I've begged and pleaded with you before


But I'm through begging please
I'm finished asking for forgiveness or mercy


Don't put me back on my knees.
Please don't make me beg and plead with you again




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ROBROY WEST MUSIC
Written by: David Gates, James Arthur N Griffin, Robb Royer

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Carla Luz

I told you before, don't you hear what I say
I won't take it no more, no more making me stay
Down on my knees, you know I'm down on my knees yea
Yes I've been down on my knees
But I'm through begging please
I won't get back on my knees.

Nobody knows, what your putting me through
Nobody knows, if it's worth it for you
Nobody sees, you got me down on my knees
Well I've been down on my knees
And I'm through begging please
Don't put me back on my knees.

You know how I always loved you
Never placed myself above you,

Don't let me go, if I wish that I could
Don't tell me no, if I wish that you would
Down on my knees, you know I'm down on my knees
Well I've been down on my knees
But I'm through begging please
Don't put me back on my knees.



All comments from YouTube:

Carla Luz

I told you before, don't you hear what I say
I won't take it no more, no more making me stay
Down on my knees, you know I'm down on my knees yea
Yes I've been down on my knees
But I'm through begging please
I won't get back on my knees.

Nobody knows, what your putting me through
Nobody knows, if it's worth it for you
Nobody sees, you got me down on my knees
Well I've been down on my knees
And I'm through begging please
Don't put me back on my knees.

You know how I always loved you
Never placed myself above you,

Don't let me go, if I wish that I could
Don't tell me no, if I wish that you would
Down on my knees, you know I'm down on my knees
Well I've been down on my knees
But I'm through begging please
Don't put me back on my knees.

robert boydston

As a military brat, I lived in Japan from 1968 to the end of 1971. There was one American station, FEN, the Far East Network and I remember distinctly hearing all the songs of that era, and they played everything Bread put out. I still listen to it all and love it just as much...

lewisoflewis7

One of the best recorded rawest songs ever recorded in my opinion.....takes me right back to my childhood...fantastic guitar, bass and drum work...one of Breads best

steve unger

this group was so underrated, one of the best of the 70's

Mary Holliday

AMEN AND AMEN !

xiropigado

No way were Bread underrated. They were massive in the 70's.

DM143

The harmonies are fantastic. This has always been a favorite of mine.

Mack McBride

A perfect storm of singers harmonizing and master class musicianship! In the 70s we sooo took it all for granted—it was normal.

Jacqui Vierlinck

my older sister played this over and Over and OVER and it never got old!!! LOVE IT!

betwes

Uma das melhores musicas de uma banda bem underrated.

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