Don't Let Go
Ellis Shirley Lyrics


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Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock.
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so happy I got you here,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!

Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
Don't let go, Don't let go.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!

Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
If it wasn't for havin' you,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!

One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
One thing, baby, I'll never stand,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.




Don't let go!
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!

Overall Meaning

Ellis Shirley's song "Don't Let Go" is a passionate plea to a lover not to let go of him. The song sets the scene at ten o'clock, a whistle blows, and the call to action is for the lover not to let go. The song's verses describe a series of events that evoke emotion and passion, from the storm outside to the hound barking on the hill. The singer is so in love that the feeling is killing him, and he wouldn't stop for anything, not even a million bucks. The song's chorus repeats the refrain of "Don't let go," with a plea for the lover to hold him tight.


The song's lyrics use vivid imagery to express the singer's feelings of love and desperation. The thunder, lightning, and wind create a mood of drama and intensity. The hound dog barking on the hill symbolizes the singer's own desperate cries for love. The phrase "This feeling's killing me" reinforces the depth of emotion and passion that the singer is experiencing. The final verse speaks of the singer's fear of losing his lover to another man and his resolve to never let go.


Line by Line Meaning

Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock.
It's time to start the party so don't waste any time.


Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Let's dance and have a good time together.


I'm so happy I got you here,
I'm grateful that you're here with me to enjoy this moment.


Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
You make me so happy that I can't stop smiling.


Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
I'm overwhelmed by the happiness you bring me.


Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I'm so content here that I wouldn't leave even for a large sum of money.


Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Even with a storm outside, my love for you won't falter.


Love is stormin' inside my brain,
My feelings for you are intense and hard to ignore.


I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
I cannot wait any longer to be close to you.


You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
I'm anxiously waiting for a kiss from you.


Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Even the dog can sense the love in the air.


Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Just like the dog, my love for you is overwhelming.


If it wasn't for havin' you,
Without you, I'd be lost and alone.


I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
My feelings for you are just as strong as the dog's.


One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
I'm afraid of losing you one day.


I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
The thought of not having you makes me emotional.


One thing, baby, I'll never stand,
I won't tolerate being replaced by someone else.


Your lips kissin' some other man.
I only want your love and not anyone else's.


Just hold me tight, Don't let go!
I want to be close to you and never let go of this feeling.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE ALBERT STONE

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Comments from YouTube:

Jeffrey Siegel

Shirley Ellis was such a great talented singer! I don"t know if she received the recognition she deserved in her lifetime. Her recordings are so incredible!

Robert Mcclellan

Exactly she was amazing

Balthazar Boisseau

j'ai pas facebook, mais merci pour la culture, Shirley Ellis est une artiste incontournable.

Francisco Trevia

yotenia 5 años y desde entonces esa negrita me gusto por su estilo muy singular

Paul Howarth

Fantastic became a fan with Soul Time a nothern soul classic.

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thanks!!!!!

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You're welcome!! ;)

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