Never Let You Go
Calahan Lyrics


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Did you take all that you wanted
Did you live like you didn′t care
Did you let your love lay down now that you're not there
Did you see all that you needed
Did you shine each and every day
Did you let your love lay down now you′ve gone away

I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
I′ll never let you go
I′ll never let you go

Did you say what you were feeling
Did you smile when you were in pain
Did you let your love lay down in the driving rain

I'll never let you go
I′ll never let you go
I'll never let you go
I′ll never let you go

With just a little more time Would you find What you were looking for
I hope wherever you are Near or far That you won't have to cry anymore

Did you take all that you wanted
Did you live like you didn′t care
Did you let your love lay down now that you're not there
I'll never let you go
I′ll never let you go
I′ll never let you go
I'll never let you go
I′ll never let you go
I'll never let you go




I′ll never let you go
I'll never let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Calahan's song Never Let You Go portray a deep sense of regret and lost love. The singer reminisces about a past relationship, questioning the choices he made during that time. He wonders if he took all that he wanted, and if he lived like he didn't care, indicating that perhaps he wasn't fully invested in the relationship. He also asks if he let his love lay down, suggesting that he didn't put in enough effort to make the relationship work.


As the song progresses, he admits that he'll never let go of his former love, indicating that he still has feelings for this person despite their separation. He questions whether he said what he was feeling in the relationship, and wonders if he smiled even when he was in pain, implying that he tried to hide his true emotions. He then mentions how he'll never let go and repeats the phrase several times, indicating his determination to hold on to the love he lost.


The lyrics suggest that the singer has come to understand the importance of expressing his emotions and being fully invested in his relationships. He hopes that wherever his former love may be, they won't have to suffer and cry anymore because of his actions. The song highlights the importance of being truthful and invested in a relationship and serves as a reminder to cherish those we love.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you take all that you wanted
Did you pursue all of your desires and goals?


Did you live like you didn′t care
Did you live your life without regard for consequences or others?


Did you let your love lay down now that you're not there
Did you abandon the love that you once had when you left?


Did you see all that you needed
Did you recognize and appreciate all that you required for your life?


Did you shine each and every day
Did you live each day to the fullest and with a positive attitude?


Did you let your love lay down now you′ve gone away
Did you leave behind the love that you had and not take it with you?


I'll never let you go
I will always hold onto you.


Did you say what you were feeling
Did you communicate your true emotions and thoughts to others?


Did you smile when you were in pain
Did you mask your pain with a smile and pretend everything was fine?


Did you let your love lay down in the driving rain
Did you give up on your love during trying times?


With just a little more time Would you find What you were looking for
If given a little more time, would you discover the thing you were searching for?


I hope wherever you are Near or far That you won't have to cry anymore
I wish that wherever you are, whether close or distant, you will no longer experience pain and sorrow.




Writer(s): Thom Barg

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