Don't Let Go
En Vogueଙ尀 Lyrics
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'Cause I can't pretend
Don't you want to be more than friends
Hold me tight and don't let go
Don't let go
Have the right to loose control
Don't let go
That we could be more than just friends
I know you think that if we move to soon
It would all end
I live in misery when you're not around
And I won't be satisfied 'till we're taking those vows
There'll be some lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Oh, lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
What's it gonna be
'Cause I can't pretend
Don't you want to be more than friends
Hold me tight and don't let go
Don't let go
Have the right to loose control
Don't let go
I often fantasize
The stars above are watching you
They know my heart and speak to yours
Like only lovers do
If I could wear your clothes
I'd pretend I was you and lose control
There'll be some lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Oh lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking, oh yeah
What's it gonna be
'Cause I can't pretend
Don't you want to be more than friends
Hold me tight and don't let go
Don't let go
Have the right to loose control
Don't let go
Running in and out my life has got me so confused
You gotta make the sacrifice
Somebody's got to choose
We can make it if we try for the sake of you and I
Together we can make it right
What's it gonna be
'Cause I can't pretend
Don't you want to be more than friends
Hold me tight and don't let go
Don't let go
Have the right to loose control
Don't let go
The lyrics of En Vogue's hit single Don't Let Go explores the desire of one individual to take their relationship with their friend to the next level. The song speaks of the struggle of the singer who is uncertain if the friend holds the same feelings. The first verse sets the tone of the song with the lyrics "What's it gonna be/Cause I can't pretend/Don't you want to be more than friends/Hold me tight and don't let go/Don't let go/Have the right to lose control". The singer is seeking clarity from their friend to figure out the extent of their relationship. The chorus is explicit about the individual's desires and contains a plea for more intimacy and willingness to let go of control for a more profound experience.
The second verse is the singer's imagination running wild with possibilities of what love could be. The lyrics, "I often fantasize/The stars above are watching you/They know my heart and speak to yours/Like only lovers do," describes the feelings of hope that the singer has regarding their relationship with their friend. The lyrics emphasize the idea that love is not limited to physical appearances but runs deeper than superficial attraction.
The bridge of the song "Running in and out of my life has got me so confused/You've got to make the sacrifice/Somebody's got to choose" paints a picture of how the potential love interests have been in and out of each other's lives, leading to confusion and ambiguity. The singer calls for sacrifice and reassurance from their lover to choose them for love to take its course.
In conclusion, Don't Let Go by En Vogue is a powerful portrayal of the desire to take a friendship beyond its bounds, a desire to be seen and treated as something more than friends.
Line by Line Meaning
What's it gonna be
What is our relationship going to progress to?
'Cause I can't pretend
Because I can't hide my true feelings anymore
Don't you want to be more than friends
Do you not have deeper romantic feelings for me?
Hold me tight and don't let go
Embrace me and don't release me
Don't let go
Don't allow our love to fade away
Have the right to loose control
We deserve to relinquish our emotions and act on our desires
I often tell myself
I frequently remind myself
That we could be more than just friends
That we could be romantic partners
I know you think that if we move to soon
I am aware you fear moving too quickly
It would all end
Our relationship would not survive
I live in misery when you're not around
I feel unhappy when you are absent
And I won't be satisfied 'till we're taking those vows
I won't be content until we are committed to each other
There'll be some lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Our romantic relationship will have highs and lows
I often fantasize
I frequently imagine
The stars above are watching you
The universe observes you
They know my heart and speak to yours
They understand my love and connect it to yours
Like only lovers do
As only two people in love can share
If I could wear your clothes
If I could be in your position
I'd pretend I was you and lose control
I would act as you would and let go of my inhibitions
Running in and out my life has got me so confused
Your inconsistency in my life has left me unsure
You gotta make the sacrifice
You have to make a difficult decision
Somebody's got to choose
One of us has to make a choice
We can make it if we try for the sake of you and I
Our love can survive if we put in effort for each other
Together we can make it right
Our combined efforts can resolve our issues and make our love work
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Ivan A. Matias, Andrea Martin, Marqueze M. Ethridge, Rico Renard Wade, Patrick Gerard Brown, Raymon Murray
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Lyrics
[Intro]
Oh-oh, yeah
Ooh, ooh
Oh-oh, hey, yeah
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be? 'Cause I can't pretend
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Yeah, don't let go)
[Verse 1]
I often tell myself that we could be
More than just friends
I know you think that if we move too soon
It would all end
I live in misery when you're not around ('Round, 'round)
And I won't be satisfied till we're taking those vows
[Pre-Chorus]
There'll be some lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Oh, lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be? 'Cause I can't pretend (I can't pretend, no)
Don't you wanna be more than friends? (Don't you wanna be? Oh)
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Don't let go)
[Verse 2]
I often fantasize the stars above
Are watching you
They know my heart and speak to yours like only lovers do
If I could wear your clothes
I'd pretend I was you
And lose control
[Pre-Chorus]
There'll be some lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
Oh, lovemaking, heartbreaking, soul shaking
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Don't let go)
[Verse 3]
Running in and out my life
Has got me so confused
You gotta make the sacrifice
Somebody's got to choose
We can make it if we try, for the sake of you and I
Together we can make it right
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Don't let go)
[Bridge]
You've got the right to lose control
Don't let go
Don't let go 'cause I can't pretend
[Chorus]
What's it gonna be 'cause I can't pretend?
Don't you wanna be more than friends?
Hold me tight and don't let go (Don't let go)
You have the right to lose control (Don't let go)
[Outro]
What's it gonna be?
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't you wanna be?
Don't let go
Hold me tight and don't let go
@lonestartropicalstx
Who's listening in 2024?
@PastorBobbyAmezcua
Me
@lawrencescott1048
I am.
@KathleenLawyer
I'm still listening In 2024 love it
@nicolaessam1706
Me!
@stacypearson4867
I am lol and singing my heart out too lol 😊😉
@izzyizanalien5013
Can we take a moment to appreciate all the different harmonies and hairstyles?!
@flourishthrive8670
This is that era where talent was real, vocals, instruments, story line, relevance... endless.
@SA..................
And the boobs
0:22 bra??
@DanielS-mc5go
@@flourishthrive8670now the females in music just do over sexual half naked crap these women had class