Don't
Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires Lyrics
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Each time that I hold you this way,
When I feel like this and I want to hold you,
baby, don't say don't.
Don't, don't leave my embrace
For here in my arms is your place
When the night grows cold and I want to hold you,
If you think that this is just a game
I'm playing
If you think that I don't mean
Every word I'm saying
Don't, don't, don't, don't,
Don't feel that way
I'm your love and yours I will stay
This you can believe
I will never leave you
Heave knows I won't
Baby, don't say don't
The lyrics to Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires' song Don't express the desire for physical and emotional intimacy with a partner, while urging them not to push away. The repetition of "don't" in the first two lines is a plea to the partner not to say no to the singer's advances. The singer wants the partner to feel comfortable in their embrace, to not leave them alone, to stay close even when it gets cold. They reassure the partner that their love is real and that they won't abandon them.
However, the singer senses that there may be some hesitation from the partner, as they worry that the partner may think they are playing games or not being sincere. The final lines of the song emphasis that the singer is devoted to the partner and won't leave them, but they need the partner to reciprocate and not deny them the love they are seeking.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and the fear of rejection, while also celebrating the power of love to bring two people together. The repetition of "don't" adds a pleading, almost desperate tone to the song, highlighting the singer's deep desire for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't, don't, that's what you say
You keep telling me not to do what I am doing
Each time that I hold you this way,
Whenever I embrace you like this
When I feel like this and I want to hold you,
When I crave your touch and want to hold you tight
baby, don't say don't.
Please, don't refuse me this pleasure.
Don't, don't leave my embrace
Please don't let go of me
For here in my arms is your place
I want you to feel safe and comfortable in my embrace
When the night grows cold and I want to hold you,
Even when the night gets colder, I still want to be close to you
baby, don't say don't.
Please, don't push me away.
If you think that this is just a game
If you believe that I am playing around
I'm playing
I'm not taking our relationship seriously
If you think that I don't mean
If you think that everything I am saying is insincere
Every word I'm saying
Each and every promise I make to you
Don't, don't, don't, don't,
Please, don't doubt me
Don't feel that way
Don't mistrust me or what we have together
I'm your love and yours I will stay
I'm your love, now and forever
This you can believe
You can believe this
I will never leave you
I will never abandon you
Heave knows I won't
God knows that it's true
Baby, don't say don't
Please, don't deny our love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
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@donayala2756
Don't, don't, that's what you say
Each time that I hold you this way
When I feel like this and I want to kiss you
Baby, don't say don't
Don't, don't leave my embrace
For here in my arms is your place
When the night grows cold and I want to hold you
Baby, don't say don't
If you think that this is just a game
I'm playing
If you think that I don't mean
Every word I'm saying
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't feel that way
I'm your love and yours I will stay
This you can believe
I will never leave you
Heaven knows I won't
Baby, don't say don't
Don't please don't
Songwriters: Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller
Don't (Rehearsal) lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
@virginiawilliams9998
Even all these years later, I still melt when I hear this song... that sexy voice and delivery made him the legend that he is!
@bisonette5
And I get to live it with my 77 y.o. fiancee! (I am 80) And her last name is Williams!
@virginiawilliams9998
@@bisonette5 I'm 77 also! Congratulations to you both!
@waltrautardizzone559
So ein schöner Song.So eine wunderschöne Stimme.👏👏👏👏
@philippesauvie639
My Lord God. What a beautiful song! 😳❤️
@davidsandler3469
The absolutely perfect Elvis, nobody comes close.
@claudiaengberg3520
You just have to close your eyes and Elvis is right there. Such a voice!!!
@BatMite19
There is absolutely nothing romantic about today's music. But this song ... !
@TroyBlackford
This song is basically the guy saying it's not fair a woman won't let him get physical with her. Doesn't matter what she wants, because it's hard wanting to get freaky and being turned down. I get why you think it's romantic, but it's just a sweet take on whining about what people call "blue b*lls."
@markzola8142
@@TroyBlackford mate stfu