Keep Me from Loving You
Clay Walker Lyrics


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Remember how time used to drag,
Summer couldn't get here fast enough
You made A's and B's, I was C's and D's
Your daddy hated me 'cause you were into me
Nobody'd ever be good enough for his little girl

Had a fast car and a hard head
Didn't give a damn what he said
I was gonna do what I was born to do
No cold stare, no cussin', nobody, no nothin'
Was gonna keep me from lovin' you

Looks like your daddy was the easy part
How could we have known how hard it'd be
Just tryin' to stay in love, I thought I knew tough
We did some growin' up, watched some friends give up
Life's thrown it all at us, but here we stand

Got a long road, mountains up ahead
Don't give a damn what the world says
I'm gonna do what I was born to do
No turnin', no runnin', nobody, no nothin'
Is gonna keep me from lovin' you

Got a long road, mountains up ahead
Don't give a damn what the world says
I'm gonna do what I was born to do
No turnin', no runnin', nobody, no nothin'
Is gonna keep me from lovin' you





Keep me from lovin' you, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Clay Walker's song "Keep Me from Loving You" speak about the hardships and challenges that the singer and his partner had to face in their relationship. The beginning of the song is nostalgic, reminding the listener of the innocence and carefreeness of a young love. However, the initial excitement is short-lived as we learn that the girl's father didn't approve of her boyfriend and thought that he was not good enough for his daughter. Despite this, the singer was determined to pursue their relationship and didn't let anyone stand in his way.


As the song progresses, the tone becomes more serious and reflective, as the singer acknowledges the difficulties that they had faced in their relationship. They went through ups and downs and watched some of their friends give up on love, and despite all of this, they stayed together. The lyrics express the singer's determination to stay committed to his partner no matter what obstacles come their way.


Overall, "Keep Me from Loving You" is a touching love song that emphasizes the importance of commitment and dedication in a relationship, even through hard times.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember how time used to drag,
Recalling how time once seemed to move so slowly


Summer couldn't get here fast enough
Anticipation for the summer season to arrive


You made A's and B's, I was C's and D's
You were an excellent student, while I struggled in school


Your daddy hated me 'cause you were into me
Your father disapproved of our relationship because of his love for you


Nobody'd ever be good enough for his little girl
Your father had high standards and expectations for anyone who would date you


Had a fast car and a hard head
I had a propensity for recklessness and risk-taking


Didn't give a damn what he said
I didn't care about your father's opinion of me


I was gonna do what I was born to do
I was determined to follow my passions and fulfill my destiny


No cold stare, no cussin', nobody, no nothin'
I was not intimidated by anyone or anything that might try to stop me


Was gonna keep me from lovin' you
No obstacle or challenge would prevent me from loving you


Looks like your daddy was the easy part
Dealing with your father's disapproval now seems trivial compared to what we have faced together


How could we have known how hard it'd be
We could not have anticipated the obstacles and hardships that we would face in our journey together


Just tryin' to stay in love, I thought I knew tough
The sheer effort required to maintain our love made me realize that I had underestimated what true struggle looked like.


We did some growin' up, watched some friends give up
We matured and learned along the way, all while observing others' relationships fall apart


Life's thrown it all at us, but here we stand
We have weathered every obstacle that life has thrown our way and remain together


Got a long road, mountains up ahead
There are still challenges to come and obstacles to face


Don't give a damn what the world says
I remain unaffected by the opinion of others


No turnin', no runnin', nobody, no nothin'
No force or factor will deter me from my path


Is gonna keep me from lovin' you
I am committed to loving you, no matter the cost


Keep me from lovin' you, baby
Nothing will stop me from continuing to love you, my beloved




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LISA HENTRICH, NEIL THRASHER, WENDELL MOBLEY

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