I'm on My Knees
Butler Jonathan Lyrics


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Listen baby
It's not over no no
We can't let it end this way
All the years
That we've shared
Just can't let down
Down the drain
We've got to stick together
And hold on to our dreams
Said no matter what the weather
Baby can't you see

I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please oh yeah
Don't let it don't let it don't let it end

Gotta learn to
Trust each other
Can't let love tear our hearts in two
So come on baby
Search my heart
You know I'll never leave you
You knew that from the start

Said we've got to stick together
And hold on to our dreams
Said no matter what the weather
Baby can't you see

I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please oh yeah
Don't let it don't let it don't let it
I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please
Don't let it don't let it don't let it end

Let's talk about the future
And all it has in store
It can only get better babe
If we try once more
So don't close the door
And throw away the key
All the tears in my eyes
Hurting inside
Please won't you say now

I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please oh yeah
Don't let it don't let it don't let it end

I'm on my knees
Begging you baby
I'm on my knees
Begging you baby
See l know somebody on this stage
That knows how to beg
And he is going to show you how is done

I'm looking for that special kind of lady
That can make me get down way down no on my knees yeah
The one who knows how to curry
All the way from South Africa
Is she in the house tonight

My wife is the one that knows how to make a good curry
My wife knows how to make any curry
In an hurry
She don't waste no time
I'm so glad l gat love like that everyday
Say I'm so glad l find love everyday help me sing come on sing

I'm on my knees
Begging you baby
I'm on my knees
Begging you

I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please yeah




Don't let it don't let it don't let it end
Don't let it don't let it don't let it end

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm On My Knees" by Jonathan Butler speaks about a couple whose relationship is on the verge of ending. The song is also about the importance of forgiveness, trust, and hope in a relationship. The lyrics emphasize the need to stick together through thick and thin and to hold onto dreams, no matter what the weather. The couple's past and the love they shared are also highlighted, and the singer pleads with his partner not to end their relationship.


The chorus of the song, "I'm on my knees, begging you, asking you please, don't let it end," emphasizes the desperation and urgency of the singer's plea to save the relationship. The song speaks of shared experiences and focusing on the future as the keys to the survival of the relationship.


The line, "Let's talk about the future, and all it has in store, it can only get better babe, if we try once more," highlights the importance of communication and focus on the future. The song emphasizes the need to invest in the relationship and to trust each other fully.


Overall, “I'm On My Knees” is a ballad about perseverance in love and not giving up on each other, no matter the challenges that come their way.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen baby
The singer is trying to get the listener's attention and convey an important message.


It's not over no no
The situation at hand is not yet concluded or decided upon.


We can't let it end this way
The singer is urging the listener to take action to prevent the current situation from ending negatively.


All the years
The artist is referring to a significant amount of time that has been spent together with the listener.


That we've shared
The artist and listener have experienced and created many memories together.


Just can't let down
The singer is emphasizing the importance of not disappointing or failing the listener and their relationship.


Down the drain
The singer is lamenting the possibility of losing everything they have worked for so far.


We've got to stick together
The artist is urging the listener to remain united and face the challenges together.


And hold on to our dreams
The artist believes in pursuing their shared aspirations and not losing sight of them.


Said no matter what the weather
The artist is emphasizing the need for perseverance and loyalty, even in tough times.


Baby can't you see
The singer is asking the listener to recognize the seriousness of the situation and their role in it.


I'm on my knees
The artist is demonstrating their level of desperation and determination to make things right.


Begging you
The singer is pleading with the listener to take action and help salvage their relationship.


Asking you please oh yeah
The singer is making a heartfelt request or appeal for help and support.


Gotta learn to
The singer is acknowledging the need for personal growth and change to improve the situation at hand.


Trust each other
The artist is emphasizing the importance of mutual trust and understanding in a healthy relationship.


Can't let love tear our hearts in two
The artist is warning against the destructive nature of love gone wrong and the potential for heartbreak.


So come on baby
The singer is urging the listener to take action and participate in repairing their relationship.


Search my heart
The singer is opening up and inviting the listener to understand their perspective and motivations.


You know I'll never leave you
The artist is promising their dedication and loyalty to the listener and their relationship.


You knew that from the start
The artist is reminding the listener of the initial bond and promises made at the beginning of their relationship.


Let's talk about the future
The artist is suggesting a positive shift in focus towards their shared goals and aspirations for the future.


And all it has in store
The singer is expressing hope and optimism for what the future holds for the relationship.


It can only get better babe
The artist is assuring the listener that things can and will improve with effort and persistence.


If we try once more
The singer is urging the listener to make one more effort to repair their relationship.


So don't close the door
The singer is emphasizing the importance of keeping communication open and not shutting each other out.


And throw away the key
The singer is warning against giving up and abandoning their relationship.


All the tears in my eyes
The artist is expressing their sadness and vulnerability in the face of the potential end of their relationship.


Hurting inside
The artist is expressing the emotional and mental pain they are experiencing.


Please won't you say now
The singer is urging the listener to respond and take action to prevent the end of their relationship.


Begging you baby
The singer is making a desperate plea for the listener's help and support to salvage their relationship.


See l know somebody on this stage
The artist is drawing attention to another person in the room or at the event.


That knows how to beg
The artist is making a humorous or ironic reference to the art of begging and pleading.


The one who knows how to curry
The artist is referring to someone who can make a delicious curry dish, which may be a metaphor for a desirable quality in a partner.


All the way from South Africa
The singer is indicating that this person or quality is not easily found or obtained in their local area.


My wife is the one that knows how to make a good curry
The artist is revealing that their own wife possesses the desirable quality they were searching for.


My wife knows how to make any curry
The singer is expressing their appreciation and admiration for their wife's talents and abilities.


In an hurry
The singer is emphasizing that their wife can make a delicious curry dish quickly and efficiently.


She don't waste no time
The singer is expressing their wife's efficiency and productivity in the kitchen or in life in general.


I'm so glad l gat love like that everyday
The artist is expressing their gratitude and happiness for having a loving partner like their wife in their life.


Say I'm so glad l find love everyday help me sing come on sing
The artist is inviting the audience to share in their joy and appreciation for love and relationships.


Don't let it don't let it don't let it end
The singer is making a final plea to the listener to take action to prevent the end of their relationship and to keep their love alive and strong.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@queenlion2405

Listen baby
It's not over no no
We can't let it end this way
All the years
That we've shared
Just can't let down
Down the drain
We've got to stick together
And hold on to our dreams
Said no matter what the weather
Baby can't you see
I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please oh yeah
Don't let it don't let it don't let it end
Gotta learn to
Trust each other
Can't let love tear our hearts in two
So come on baby
Search my heart
You know I'll never leave you
You knew that from the start
Said we've got to stick together
And hold on to our dreams
Said no matter what the weather
Baby can't you see
I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please oh yeah
Don't let it don't let it don't let it
I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please
Don't let it don't let it don't let it end
Let's talk about the future
And all it has in store
It can only get better babe
If we try once more
So don't close the door
And throw away the key
All the tears in my eyes
Hurting inside
Please won't you say now
I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please oh yeah
Don't let it don't let it don't let it end
I'm on my knees
Begging you baby
I'm on my knees
Begging you baby
See l know somebody on this stage
That knows how to beg
And he is going to show you how is done
I'm looking for that special kind of lady
That can make me get down way down no on my knees yeah
The one who knows how to curry
All the way from South Africa
Is she in the house tonight
My wife is the one that knows how to make a good curry
My wife knows how to make any curry
In an hurry
She don't waste no time
I'm so glad l gat love like that everyday
Say I'm so glad l find love everyday help me sing come on sing
I'm on my knees
Begging you baby
I'm on my knees
Begging you
I'm on my knees
Begging you
Asking you please yeah
Don't let it don't let it don't let it end
Don't let it don't let it don't let it end



All comments from YouTube:

@shabangu288

The greatest musician ever. He is up there with Al Jerreau, George Benson and Babyface Edmonds.

@raynoldntlatseng1820

By far the best singer we have in South Africa

@CheekyTime

Agreed!

@joshuaphilander2222

Yes sir

@randixa6977

Glenn Jones ❤

@peterclarke3990

Probably in the world!

@anyright8683

Absolutely 💯

@thanyanimanoto2958

My father played this song on his wedding ,that was the first time I heard it.Beautiful song,he sure knows his music. We still here in 2020 and Beyond

@lightscamjazzi

I have loved Jonathan Butler for years, ong before he started singing gospel music, one of South Africa's finest musicians

@maryjane974

Vocals are absolutely amazing! He sings this song with such passion!

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