Don't Take Your Love from Me
Eddy Howard & His Orchestra Lyrics
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And the sky feels blue
Tear a petal from a rose
And the rose weeps, too
Take your heart away from mine
And mine will surely break
My life is yours to make
Would you take the wings from birds
So that they can't fly?
Would you take the ocean's roar
And leave just a sigh?
All this, your heart won't let you do
This is what I beg of you
Don't take your love from me
Don't take your love from me
The lyrics of Eddy Howard & His Orchestra's song "Don't Take Your Love From Me" convey a strong emotional plea to not leave in a relationship. The opening lines, "Tear a star from out the sky, And the sky feels blue, Tear a petal from a rose, And the rose weeps, too," metaphorically illustrate the profound impact that the absence of love can have. Just as removing a star from the sky or a petal from a rose changes their nature, removing one's love causes sadness and distress.
The following lines, "Take your heart away from mine, And mine will surely break, My life is yours to make, So please keep the spark awake," express the vulnerability and dependence on the love of the other person. The singer's heart is so entwined with their partner's that if the love is taken away, their own heart will shatter. It highlights how their lives are intertwined, and they entrust their happiness and well-being to the love of their partner.
The subsequent verses, "Would you take the wings from birds, So that they can't fly? Would you take the ocean's roar, And leave just a sigh?" further emphasize the desperation to hold onto love. Asking if someone would take away the very essence of nature, like birds' ability to fly or the power of the ocean, suggests that removing love would strip away the joy and passion in life, leaving only emptiness and a mere sigh.
The concluding lines, "All this, your heart won't let you do, This is what I beg of you, Don't take your love from me, Don't take your love from me," conclude the plea by affirming the belief that the person's heart will not allow them to separate and take away their love. The song expresses a sincere and desperate request to maintain the love and keep the relationship intact, as it is essential for the singer's happiness and well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Tear a star from out the sky
If you were to remove a shining star from the sky, it would make the sky appear melancholic and desolate.
And the sky feels blue
The absence of that radiant star causes the sky to lose its vibrancy and become filled with sadness.
Tear a petal from a rose
When a delicate petal is forcefully removed from a rose, it causes the rose to shed tears of pain and sorrow.
And the rose weeps, too
The rose also experiences a sense of loss and sorrow when one of its petals is taken away.
Take your heart away from mine
If you were to separate your heart from mine, it would lead to unbearable heartbreak and sadness.
And mine will surely break
The detachment of your heart from mine would inevitably cause my own heart to shatter into numerous pieces.
My life is yours to make
I have willingly given you the power to shape and define my existence. My happiness lies in your hands.
So please keep the spark awake
Kindly ensure that the flame of love between us remains alive and vibrant, for it brings warmth and joy to our lives.
Would you take the wings from birds
If you were to strip birds of their ability to fly by removing their wings, they would be imprisoned, restricted, and unable to soar.
So that they can't fly?
Without the gift of flight, birds would lose their freedom and natural ability to explore the vast skies.
Would you take the ocean's roar
Imagine taking away the powerful and majestic roar of the ocean, reducing it to only a mere sigh or whisper.
And leave just a sigh?
The absence of the ocean's thunderous roar would diminish its grandeur and leave behind a mere fraction of its true essence.
All this, your heart won't let you do
Deep down, your compassionate heart won't allow you to commit such acts of separation and take away what brings beauty and happiness.
This is what I beg of you
I implore and plead with you to understand the importance of not causing such heartache by withdrawing your love from me.
Don't take your love from me
I sincerely plead with you to refrain from removing the affection and care you have for me, as it is what sustains my happiness and well-being.
Lyrics © INDANO MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Nemo
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