I Won't Let You Go
Frida Lyrics


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Some girls want to play with you
Doing things that they really can't do
They think that love is a game to play
They oughta know that I get my way.

They look at you with starry eyes
Very soon they all realize
Play with fire and your fingers burn
I wanna tell them, they never learn.

I won't let you go, no no no
I'll never let go, oh baby you know
There's a special kind of love
There's something magic when we touch.

I won't let you go, no no no
I'll never let go, I just couldn't hide
All the love I feel inside
I want you with me, by my side,
By my side.

I never dreamed I would stay with you
Just one look, and I knew you were true
One more day and I woke up to find
I couldn't think, you were on my mind.

I can't believe those other guys
Hanging round with that look in their eyes
They'll never know what I get from you
I wanna tell them, I never do.

I won't let you go, no no no
I'll never let go, oh baby you know
There's a special kind of love
There's something magic when we touch.

I won't let you go, no no no
I'll never let go, I just couldn't hide
All the love I feel inside
I want you with me, by my side,
By my side, by my side, by my side.

Play with fire and your fingers burn
I wanna tell them, they never learn.

I won't let you go, no no no
I'll never let go, oh baby you know
There's a special kind of love
There's something magic when we touch.

I won't let you go, no no no
I'll never let go, I just couldn't hide
All the love I feel inside




I want you with me, by my side
I won't let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frida's song "I Won't Let You Go" touch upon themes of possessiveness, jealousy, and devotion. The song opens with the singer warning of girls who may try to play with the subject of the song - a person whom the singer clearly possesses and values deeply. The singer declares that love is not a game and that she "gets her way," indirectly implying that she would fight anyone who stands in the way of her relationship with the subject of the song.


As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal the singer's insecurities and fear of losing the person she loves. She contrasts herself to other men who she describes as "hanging round with that look in their eyes" and suggests that they will never be able to understand or appreciate what she gets from the subject of the song. The chorus repeats the refrain "I won't let you go" and emphasizes the special kind of love and magic that the singer feels when she is with the one she loves.


Through its lyrics, "I Won't Let You Go" evokes both the passion and the danger that can come with romantic love. The singer's possessiveness and fear of losing the person she loves may be seen as unhealthy or even toxic, but the song also captures the intensity of feelings that often accompany romantic relationships. Ultimately, the message of the song is clear - the singer values the person she loves deeply and will not let them go without a fight.


Line by Line Meaning

Some girls want to play with you
There are some girls who are simply interested in playing with you for fun


Doing things that they really can't do
They are unable to fulfill their promises or show love to you


They think that love is a game to play
These girls see love as something to be played with casually


They oughta know that I get my way.
They should know that I always come out on top when it comes to matters of the heart


They look at you with starry eyes
These girls look at you with adoration and a desire to be with you


Very soon they all realize
They soon realize the folly of their desires and intentions


Play with fire and your fingers burn
If you toy with something dangerous, you might get hurt in the process


I wanna tell them, they never learn.
I wish to tell them that they never seem to learn from their mistakes in love


I won't let you go, no no no
I will never let you go, I am committed to being with you


I'll never let go, oh baby you know
I will never give up on us, you know that


There's a special kind of love
Our love is unique and special


There's something magic when we touch.
There is a magical connection that is felt when we are physically close


I just couldn't hide
I was unable to conceal


All the love I feel inside
The immense amount of love that I have for you


I want you with me, by my side
I desire to have you with me always


By my side.
In close proximity to me


I never dreamed I would stay with you
I did not imagine that I would be with you for so long


Just one look, and I knew you were true
Upon seeing you, I immediately knew that you were genuine and authentic


One more day and I woke up to find
After just one day, I realized that I had fallen completely for you


I couldn't think, you were on my mind.
You were constantly on my mind, and I was unable to think of anything else


I can't believe those other guys
I am surprised that other guys have not been able to recognize your worth


Hanging round with that look in their eyes
These other guys are lingering with a gaze that can only be described as longing


They'll never know what I get from you
They will never understand the depth of love and commitment that I share with you


I won't let you go
I will never let you go




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: AGNETHA FALTSKOG, ERIC STEWART

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