Say You Won't Let Go
Dan Sky Lyrics

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I met you in the dark, you lit me up
You made me feel as though I was enough
We danced the night away, we drank too much
I held your hair back when
You were throwing up

Then you smiled over your shoulder
For a minute, I was stone-cold sober

I pulled you closer to my chest
And you asked me to stay over
I said, "I already told you"
"I think that you should get some rest"

I knew I loved you then but you′d never know
'Cause I played it cool when I was scared of letting go
I know I needed you but I never showed
But I wanna stay with you until we′re grey and old
Just say you won't let go
Just say you won't let go

I′ll wake you up with some breakfast in bed
I′ll bring you coffee with a kiss on your head
I'll take the kids to school
Wave them goodbye
And I′ll thank my lucky stars for that night

When you looked over your shoulder
For a minute, I forget that I'm older
I wanna dance with you right now
Ooh-whoa, you look as beautiful as ever
And I swear that everyday you′ll get better
You make me feel this way somehow

I'm so in love with you and I hope you know

Darling your love is more than worth its weight in gold
We′ve come so far my dear, look how we've grown
And I wanna stay with you until we're grey and old
Just say you won′t let go
Just say you won′t let go

I wanna live with you
Even when we're ghosts
′Cause you were always there for me
When I needed you most

I'm gonna love you ′til my lungs give out
I promise 'til death we part, like in our vows
So I wrote this song for you, now everybody knows
That it′s just you and me 'til we're grey and old
Just say you won′t let go
Just say you won′t let go

Say you won't let go
Whoa, just say you won′t let go
Say you won't let go

Overall Meaning

The verses of the song "Say You Won't Let Go", performed by Dan Sky, explore the intense emotions experienced by a man who is deeply in love with his partner. The song begins with the memory of the start of their relationship, where he met her at night and feels she lit him up and made him feel like he was enough. He describes their night together, talking about dancing and drinking, but also the nurturing care he provided when she was sick. The man sings that he knew he loved his partner right from the start of their relationship, but he initially struggled to show his feelings because he was scared of letting go.

In the second half of the song, the focus shifts to the present day, with the singer describing his life with his partner. He talks about bringing her breakfast in bed and taking the kids to school. Then, he sings about the joy he feels when they are dancing and how his love for her is growing each day. He highlights his desire to stay with her for the rest of his life, even into old age, as the two of them grow together. The song concludes with the man professing his love for his partner, promising to love her until death separates them.

Overall, the song is a beautifully crafted love letter between two people who have found each other, grown together, and continue to love each other more with the passage of time. The lyrics are heartfelt, and the melody is haunting and memorable, making the song a classic.

Line by Line Meaning

I met you in the dark, you lit me up
I fell for you when I was in a tough place emotionally, and you brought light back into my life

You made me feel as though I was enough
You gave me confidence and helped me recognize my self-worth

We danced the night away, we drank too much
We had a carefree and fun time together, drinking and dancing until the early hours of the morning

I held your hair back when You were throwing up
I took care of you when you weren't feeling well and showed that I was there to support you through the good and bad times

Then you smiled over your shoulder For a minute, I was stone-cold sober
You had a smile that could light up a room and made me feel alive and present in the moment

I pulled you closer to my chest And you asked me to stay over I said, "I already told you" "I think that you should get some rest"
We had a deep connection but I didn't want to rush things or make you uncomfortable, so I gently declined your offer to stay the night

I knew I loved you then but you'd never know 'Cause I played it cool when I was scared of letting go
I had strong feelings for you but I didn't want to risk losing you so I tried to act casual and not let on how I truly felt

I know I needed you but I never showed
I didn't want to be vulnerable and admit how much you meant to me

But I wanna stay with you until we're grey and old
I see a future with you and want to grow old together

Just say you won't let go
Promise me that you'll always be by my side and won't give up on our love

I'll wake you up with some breakfast in bed I'll bring you coffee with a kiss on your head I'll take the kids to school Wave them goodbye And I'll thank my lucky stars for that night
I want to take care of you and our family, and always remember the night we met as a special turning point in my life

When you looked over your shoulder For a minute, I forget that I'm older I wanna dance with you right now Ooh-whoa, you look as beautiful as ever And I swear that every day you'll get better You make me feel this way somehow
You make me feel young and full of life, and I'm constantly amazed at your beauty and how you continue to grow and change for the better

I'm so in love with you and I hope you know Darling your love is more than worth its weight in gold
My love for you is priceless and I want you to know that you are my everything

We've come so far my dear, look how we've grown
Our relationship has evolved and matured over time, and we've faced challenges and overcome them together

I wanna live with you Even when we're ghosts 'Cause you were always there for me When I needed you most
I want to spend eternity with you because you've been my rock and support through thick and thin

I'm gonna love you 'til my lungs give out I promise 'til death we part, like in our vows
I will love you until my dying breath and beyond, and I'm committed to spending the rest of our lives together

So I wrote this song for you, now everybody knows That it's just you and me 'til we're grey and old
This song is my declaration of love to you and a promise that our love will endure for a lifetime

Say you won't let go
Promise me that you'll always be there for me and won't give up on our love, no matter what challenges we face

Whoa, just say you won't let go Say you won't let go
Reaffirm that you're committed to our love and that you won't let go of me or our future together

Writer(s): Daniel John O'donoghue, James Arthur, Steven Solomon, Andrew Marcus Frampton, Stephen Alan Kipner, Neil Richard Ormandy, Mark Anthony Sheehan

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