I Won't Hurt You
Eve St. Jones Lyrics


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I will wake in the morning if you call
And I'll stand beside you as long as I can
I will hold back the evening of your sun
But I won't crumble with you if you fall

I will shadow the heat of your days
And I'll drink from the sweat of your brow
I will walk to the tune of your song
But I won't crumble with you if you fall

Come and walk with me and hold to my hand
Touch me, let me know I am here by myself
Stretch my night dreams into my days
Stop short of falling apart if I go down

I'll wake in the morning if you call
And I'll stand beside you as long as I can




I will hold back the evening of your sun
But I won't crumble with you if you fall

Overall Meaning

The song "I Won't Hurt You" by Eve St. Jones is a powerful declaration of commitment to a loved one who is going through a difficult time. The singer promises to be there for their partner and support them in any way they can, but also maintains a sense of independence and resilience.


The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer declares their loyalty to the person they love. They promise to be there for them in the morning and throughout the day, to stand beside them and hold them up. However, there is also a sense of firmness in this promise - the singer vows not to crumble if their partner falls. This can be interpreted in a few different ways - perhaps the singer is promising to stay strong for their loved one, or maybe they are establishing a limit to the amount of support they can give before they need to prioritize their own well-being.


The second verse focuses on the physical and emotional support the singer is willing to provide. They will "shadow the heat" of their partner's days, meaning they will share in their struggles and be there for them during the difficult times. They will also "drink from the sweat" of their partner's brow, which could mean they will share in their successes and celebrate with them. The singer promises to walk to the tune of their partner's song, meaning they will support them in their goals and dreams. However, once again they make it clear that they won't crumble if their partner falls - they will stay strong and be a source of stability.


Overall, "I Won't Hurt You" is a song about the balance between supporting someone you love and taking care of yourself. The singer wants to be there for their partner, but they also know their own limits and aren't willing to sacrifice their own well-being. It's a beautiful and complex sentiment that many people can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

I will wake in the morning if you call
I will respond to you if you reach out to me, even if it's early in the morning.


And I'll stand beside you as long as I can
I promise to be there for you as much as possible and stay by your side.


I will hold back the evening of your sun
I'll try my best to keep you from experiencing any kind of darkness or pain in life.


But I won't crumble with you if you fall
I refuse to lose myself or become weak if you encounter hardships in your life.


I will shadow the heat of your days
I'll be there to help you when you face the challenges of the day and take some of the burden off of you.


And I'll drink from the sweat of your brow
I'll work hard alongside you and share in the effort and rewards that come with it.


I will walk to the tune of your song
I'll follow your lead and support your goals and aspirations in life.


Come and walk with me and hold to my hand
Let's face the world together, and I'll be here to offer my support.


Touch me, let me know I am here by myself
I need your love and support to feel present and alive in this world.


Stretch my night dreams into my days
Help me turn my aspirations and dreams into a reality in everyday life.


Stop short of falling apart if I go down
Don't let yourself suffer or become overwhelmed if I encounter difficulties.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bernice Reagon

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