Lead Me On
Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn Lyrics


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Once I made a promise that I'd never lead you on
But I feel the yearn to love you even though I know it's wrong
You'll have to take my hand and lead me slowly through the door
I'll be wrong in what I'm doin' I can't refuse you anymore

Lead me on and take control of how I feel
I can't do this on my own 'cause it's against my will
I need love warm and tender in a way I've never known
If you want me I'll go with you but you'll have to lead me on

Lead me on and take control of how I feel
I can't do this on my own 'cause it's against my will




But I need love warm and tender in a way I've never known
If you want me I'll go with you but you'll have to lead me on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn's song "Lead Me On" express the struggles of falling in love with someone even though it goes against one's principles. The singer admits to making a promise to themselves that they would never lead the other person on, but their feelings for them have become too strong to resist. The singer seems to be asking the other person to take control of the situation and lead them on, even though they know it's wrong.


The chorus repeats the theme of needing the other person to take control and lead them on, as the singer feels they cannot do it alone. They express their need for love and affection, in a way they've never known before, but also their awareness that it's against their will. It is a song of conflict between desire and reason, temptation and conscience, making it relatable to many listeners.


The emotional complexity of "Lead Me On" resonated with listeners and helped to cement Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn's status as a classic country duet. The song became their third number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1971, and it was later covered by a variety of artists including Crystal Gayle and Lee Greenwood.


Line by Line Meaning

Once I made a promise that I'd never lead you on
In the past, I promised not to deceive you in any way.


But I feel the yearn to love you even though I know it's wrong
Although I know it's not right, I am strongly compelled to love you.


You'll have to take my hand and lead me slowly through the door
I need you to help me and lead me forward gently and patiently.


I'll be wrong in what I'm doin' I can't refuse you anymore
I know what I'm doing is wrong, but I can't resist you anymore.


Lead me on and take control of how I feel
Please take charge of my emotions and show me the way.


I can't do this on my own 'cause it's against my will
I am unable to do this alone because it goes against my desire.


I need love warm and tender in a way I've never known
I crave an affection that is soft, gentle, and new to me.


If you want me I'll go with you but you'll have to lead me on
I am willing to follow you, but you will need to be my guide.


Lead me on and take control of how I feel
Please take charge of my emotions and show me the way.


I can't do this on my own 'cause it's against my will
I am unable to do this alone because it goes against my desire.


But I need love warm and tender in a way I've never known
Again, I crave an affection that is soft, gentle, and new to me.


If you want me I'll go with you but you'll have to lead me on
I am willing to follow you, but you will need to be my guide.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER H BROWN, ROBERT S RANS

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The love and respect these two had for each other made them unbeatable. May they RIP

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