Don't Let Go
Eric Benét Lyrics
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Now the heat of love feels like it's starting to cool
I hear the bells, but they don't ring the way they used to
It's like breaking up is our next obvious move
But let's not move too soon, oh, no
See, the problem going 'round too often these days
People throwing in the towel once they pass the honeymoon phase
Or else we've been these years, cried these tears in vain (I'm saying)
[Chorus]
Don't let go (That's all I'm saying)
Don't let go (Ooh, girl let's stop playing)
Don't let go (Think of all the love we've been making)
Don't let go (Don't let it go)
[Verse 2]
I've worked your patience, girl and you've been working my nerves
We scream at each other, but we're not hearing one word
We've made mistakes that neither one of us deserves
Leaving much desired where I was concerned
I saw an old man and his wife early today
They were holding hands, his eyes locked in her gaze
Think of all the times they came so close to parting ways
In my mind, I could hear him say, "Stay, babe."
Don't let go (I could hear him say)
Don't let go (Don't throw the love away)
Don't let go (Aren't we worth it, baby?)
Don't let go (Don't let it go)
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
With some other girl, I could move on
Trading old problems just for new
To some other guy, you could belong
Going through changes we've been through
When another brother is trying to make a play
Don't you let go
When another woman jumps in my face
I will not let go
When the honeymoon starts fading away
I won't let go
If we're gonna make it I want to hear you say
I swear I won't let go.
[Chorus]
Eric Benét's "Don't Let Go" is an R&B ballad that centers on the idea of enduring love's trials and tribulations. The song begins by acknowledging that the passion of love sometimes fades, and the couple may consider separating. However, Benét urges the lover not to give up yet but to hold on to their love, even if it means enduring pain. This is because he believes that a stronger love awaits them if they can only weather this storm. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, emphasizes the importance of not letting go of the love they have by encouraging the lover not to let go.
In the second verse, Benét candidly admits that they've had fights and made errors, leading to them screaming at each other, but he wants them to stay committed to making things work. Despite their flaws, there is a sense of responsibility to the relationship that cannot be ignored. In support of this, the lyrics paint a picture of an older couple that has been where they are and has survived the difficulties that lay ahead. The couple was holding hands, and it was evident that the love they shared had grown stronger over time. Benét suggests that they do the same, despite the fights and disputes they've had.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the heat of love feels like it's starting to cool
Our passion doesn't feel as intense as it used to
I hear the bells, but they don't ring the way they used to
Our love doesn't feel as magical and exciting as it did in the beginning
It's like breaking up is our next obvious move
We might feel like ending the relationship because of our struggles
But let's not move too soon, oh, no
We should give ourselves time to work things out and not make hasty decisions
See, the problem going 'round too often these days
Many couples give up too quickly when the honeymoon phase ends
People throwing in the towel once they pass the honeymoon phase
Many couples give up on their relationship once the initial excitement wears off
A stronger love awaits if we endure this pain
If we work through our problems, our love will become even stronger
Or else we've been these years, cried these tears in vain (I'm saying)
If we give up now, all the time and effort we've put into our relationship will have been for nothing
Don't let go (That's all I'm saying)
I want you to hold on and not give up on us
Don't let go (Ooh, girl let's stop playing)
Let's be serious about our relationship and not play games with each other
Don't let go (Think of all the love we've been making)
Remember all the love and intimacy we've shared and don't let it go to waste
Don't let go (Don't let it go)
Hold on to our love and don't let it slip away
I've worked your patience, girl and you've been working my nerves
We have tested each other's patience and frustrated each other
We scream at each other, but we're not hearing one word
We argue without truly listening to what the other person is saying
We've made mistakes that neither one of us deserves
We have both made mistakes that have hurt each other, but we don't deserve to give up on our relationship
Leaving much desired where I was concerned
I know that I have not been the partner you deserve, but I'm willing to work on myself
I saw an old man and his wife early today
I saw an elderly couple together today
They were holding hands, his eyes locked in her gaze
They were still very much in love and connected after all these years
Think of all the times they came so close to parting ways
They have faced challenges like us, but they didn't give up on each other
In my mind, I could hear him say, "Stay, babe."
I imagine the old man telling his wife to hold on and stay with him despite any struggles
With some other girl, I could move on
I could start fresh with someone else, but that wouldn't solve anything
Trading old problems just for new
I would just be exchanging one set of problems for another
To some other guy, you could belong
You could be with someone else, but that wouldn't truly make you happy
Going through changes we've been through
No one else has been through what we have together
When another brother is trying to make a play
If another man tries to pursue you
Don't you let go
Don't give up on us and let someone else come between us
When another woman jumps in my face
If another woman tries to get in the way of our relationship
I will not let go
I will not give up on us and let someone else come between us
When the honeymoon starts fading away
When the initial excitement of our relationship fades
I won't let go
I won't give up on our relationship just because it becomes more challenging
If we're gonna make it I want to hear you say
If we are going to succeed, I need to hear you commit to working on our relationship
I swear I won't let go.
I promise to hold on and fight for our love no matter what challenges we face
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: POSEY, DEMONTE/BENET, ERIC
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