I'm Leaving It Up to You
Dale Lyrics


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I'm leavin' it all up to you
To decide what you're gonna do
Now, do you want my love?
Or are we through?

That's why I'm leaving it up to you
To decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love?
Or are we through?

My heart in my hand
I, I, I don't understand
What have I, what have I done wrong?
You know I worship the ground you walk on

I'm leavin' it all up to you
To decide what you're gonna do
Now, do you want my love?
Or are we through?





Or are we through?
Or are we through?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Dale's song "I'm Leaving It Up to You" express the feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability that come with relationships. The singer is feeling confused and unsure about where they stand with their partner. They have given their heart fully to their partner, but they are not sure if their love is being reciprocated.


The line "My heart in my hand, I, I don't understand, Baby, what, what have I done wrong?" conveys the singer's sense of helplessness and confusion. They do not understand what they have done to cause this rift in their relationship. Despite this, they continue to love and worship their partner, as seen in the line "I worship, I worship the ground that you walk on."


The chorus, "I'm leaving it all up to you, you decide what you're gonna do, now do you want my love or are we through?" further emphasizes the singer's lack of control in the situation. They are willing to leave the decision-making up to their partner, but they are also prepared for the possibility of their relationship ending.


Overall, the lyrics in this song capture the tumultuous emotions that often accompany romantic relationships. They convey a sense of vulnerability and confusion, while also celebrating the enduring power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm leavin' it all up to you oh oh
I am relinquishing the control of the situation to you.


You decide what you're gonna do
The decision-making power lies solely in your hands.


Now do you want my love?
Do you want to continue our relationship with mutual love and affection?


Or are we through?
Is our relationship over?


That's why I'm leaving it up to you oh oh
This is why I am putting the decision-making power in your hands.


My heart in my hand
I am expressing my vulnerability by laying my heart out for you.


I, I don't understand
I am confused and do not comprehend the situation.


Baby, what, what have I done wrong?
I am pleading for an explanation as to what I might have done wrong to deserve this situation.


I worship, I worship the ground that you walk on
I adore and respect you to a great degree.


That's why I'm leavin' it up to you oh oh
This is why I am giving you the responsibility of making the decision.


You decide what you're gonna do
I am emphasizing that the power to control the fate of our relationship rests with you.


Now do you want my love?
I am inquiring whether you desire my love.


Or are we through?
I am questioning if our relationship has come to an end.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Harris, Dewey Terry

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@perrycox4815

I'm leavin' it all up to you oh oh
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love?
Or are we through?
That's why I'm leaving it up to you oh oh
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love?
Or are we through?
My heart in my hand
I, I don't understand
Baby, what, what have I done wrong?
I worship, I worship the ground that you walk on
That's why I'm leavin' it up to you oh oh
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love?
Or are we through?



All comments from YouTube:

@tonyjones-pi6gq

When me & my girlfriend was 17 she became pregnant, We were young & confused about what to do. One night we were talking what we should do & this song came on the radio. She looked at me & simply said I'm leaving it up to you. 53 years , 5 children, 5 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren later, we still look at each other and smile when we hear this song. God has Blessed us so much, & that song is still special.

@21roadwarrior21

Wonderful memory

@ollieallard808

How f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s. End of August I will be married for 52 years, never regretted one single second.

@lynnpeppa1

God bless you

@natebegay7031

Bless you & your family..!!

@rd3271

@Nate Begay Chose wisely.

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@deborahsnell8453

Love this song!!! Boy did we have great music in the 50’s and 60’s!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@AntonioGomez-lk6jm

My mom loved this song, she would sing it every time it was played on the radio, she went to the Lord almost two weeks ago, she'll be buried on Monday.
Mom, you gave birth to me and I love you very much for that, now, "I'll be leaving it up to you" when you'll call me home, until then, I'll miss you! 😔😥

@OhWell0

I feel this. Sorry for your loss. My mother (72) is also why I listen to the golden oldies. Such a sweet melody.

@carlab3012

💕 blessings

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