dawn
Four Seasons Lyrics


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They call her Dawn.
Dawn,
Go away I'm no good for you.
Oh Dawn,
Stay with him, he'll be good to you.
Hang on,
Hang on to you.
Think,
What a big man he'll be.
Think,
Of the places you'll see.
Now think what the future would be with a poor boy like me.
Dawn go away,
Please go away.
Although I know,
I want you to stay.
Dawn go away,
Please go away.
Baby, don't cry.
It's better this way.
Ahh, ahh, ah.
Ohh-ohh-oh.

Dawn,
Go away back where you belong.
Girl we can't,
Change the places where we were born.
Before you say,
That you want me.
I want you to think,
What your family would say.
Think,
What your throwing away.
Now think what the future would be with a poor boy like me.
Meee-ee.

Dawn,
Go away I'm no good for you.




Dawn,
Go away I'm no good for you.

Overall Meaning

The Four Seasons' song "Dawn" tells the story of a man who is in love with a woman named Dawn but feels that he is not good enough for her. He urges her to stay with the man who will be good to her and to think of the places she will go and the man that he will become. He acknowledges that he is a poor boy and that the future with him will not be as bright as with someone else. He tells her to go away, even though he really wants her to stay.


The lyrics of "Dawn" suggest that the singer is in love with a woman who is out of his league. He is aware that he cannot provide her with the lifestyle and opportunities that another man could. He is urging her to think about her future and what she would be giving up if she chooses to be with him, despite his feelings for her. The song is a bittersweet ode to unrequited love, where the singer knows that the right thing to do is let go, but it's still painful.


In summary, the song "Dawn" is a heartfelt plea for a woman to leave the singer because he doesn't believe he is good enough for her. It's a sorrowful display of selflessness, where the singer is willing to let his love go because he thinks she deserves someone better.


Line by Line Meaning

They call her Dawn.
The girl's name is Dawn.


Dawn, Go away I'm no good for you.
The singer believes he is not good enough for Dawn and asks her to leave.


Oh Dawn, Stay with him, he'll be good to you.
The singer suggests that Dawn should be with someone else who can take better care of her than he can.


Hang on, Hang on to you.
The singer asks Dawn to hold on to her own life and dreams.


Think, What a big man he'll be.
The singer suggests that Dawn should be with someone who can provide her with a better life.


Think, Of the places you'll see.
The singer tells Dawn to imagine all of the places she could visit in life.


Now think what the future would be with a poor boy like me.
The singer asks Dawn to consider the consequences of being with someone who doesn't have much to offer.


Dawn go away, Please go away.
The singer repeats his request for Dawn to leave.


Although I know, I want you to stay.
The singer admits that he wants Dawn to stay but knows that it is not for the best.


Baby, don't cry. It's better this way.
The singer tries to console Dawn and explains that their separation is for the best.


Ahh, ahh, ah. Ohh-ohh-oh.
This is a musical interlude.


Dawn, Go away back where you belong.
The singer wants Dawn to go back to her normal life and leave him.


Girl we can't, Change the places where we were born.
The singer acknowledges that they were both raised in different circumstances and can't change that.


Before you say, That you want me.
The singer wants Dawn to think carefully before committing to their relationship.


I want you to think, What your family would say.
The singer asks Dawn to consider her family's opinions on their relationship.


Think, What your throwing away.
The singer tells Dawn to think about what she might lose if she chooses to be with him.


Now think what the future would be with a poor boy like me. Meee-ee.
The singer repeats his question about the future, emphasizing his status as a poor boy.


Dawn, Go away I'm no good for you.
The singer repeats his assertion that Dawn should leave him.


Dawn, Go away I'm no good for you.
The singer repeats his assertion that Dawn should leave him.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARIO MARIANELLI

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Comments from YouTube:

@richardsleep5242

My high school sweetheart and later my wife of 54 years were Four Seasons fans-loved and lived to their great songs and matchless harmonies. Now the love of my life is gone from me since 2015, but here on you tube I live in my memories to the music.

@annaatencio2762

Richard i am sorry for your loss. it is difficult after so many years. I know because i lost my wife and high school sweet heart after 47 years.. god bless and take care.

@jmrodas9

I agree, we cannot have the people we lost back, but we can remember them. Keep strong and as long as You remember her, she shall live in your heart.

@crossofamber

Understood 👍

@jimmessham7470

I lost my wife of 44 years last August, we were both massive Frankie fans, I play him every day, keeps my heart alive

@michaellafferty7269

Your LOVE Survives...God Bless.... the Essence of you two will surpass everything

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@dawnc1386

I’m so proud to share I was named from this song. Somehow, my mother managed to take me to a concert with Franki Valli, AND managed to let HIM know I was named from this song, AND HE got off the stage and walked up to me, took my hand, and sang to me , my song! Thank you Mom and Franki Valli❤

@rnr5682

Wow! That's precious

@TheMapkiss

What a great story! Being 70 myself every women that I have met named Dawn I ask if they were named after this song and some were and some were not but it's always a good conversation lol

@dawnhall2400

So did I!!!
I was named for this and met him

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