And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going
Glee Cast feat. Amber Riley Lyrics
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I'm not going
You're the best man I'll ever know
There's no way I can ever go
No, no, there's no way
No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
I'm not living without you
I don't wanna be free
I'm staying
And you, and you
You're gonna love me, ooh ooh mm mm
You're gonna love me
And I am telling you
I'm not going
Even though the rough times are showing
There's just no way, there's no way
We're part of the same place
We're part of the same time
We both share the same blood
We both have the same mind
And time and time, we've had so much to share and
No, no, no, no, no, no
I'm not waking up tomorrow morning and finding that there's nobody there
And I mean there's no way
No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
I'm not living without you
You see there's just no way, there's no way
Tear down the mountains
Yell, scream, and shout like you can say what you want
I'm not walking out
Stop all the rivers, push, strike, and kill
I'm not gonna leave you
There's no way I will
And I am telling you
I'm not going
You're the best man I'll ever know
There's no way I can ever, ever go
No, no, no, no way
No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
Oh, I'm not living without you, not living without you
I don't wanna be free
I'm staying, I'm staying
And you, and you, and you
You're gonna love me
You're gonna love me, yes you are
Ooh ooh love me, ya ya love me
Love me, love me, love me, love
You're gonna love, me
The song "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" is a dramatic ballad from the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, which was later adapted into a film in 2006. The song is sung by the character Effie White, who is being replaced in her girl group due to her weight, by her more marketable counterpart Deena Jones. The lyrics of the song express Effie's desperation to stay with her lover, who has decided to leave her, and her determination to fight for their relationship despite the odds.
The first verse of the song establishes Effie's refusal to leave her lover, as she believes he is the best man she'll ever know and cannot live without him. She repeats this sentiment throughout the song, stating that there is no way she can leave or live without him. In the second verse, Effie acknowledges that the relationship has had its challenges but insists that they are meant to be together as they are part of the same place and time and share blood and mind.
The bridge of the song becomes a plea for her lover to hear her out and love her through all the obstacles. She asks him to tear down mountains and stop all rivers, but she will not leave him. The song ends with a reprise of the chorus, in which Effie declares that her lover will love her and will not leave her.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of love, desperation, and determination. It showcases the vocal range and emotional delivery of the performer and has become a staple of musical theater and pop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
And I am telling you
I want to make this clear
I'm not going
I am not leaving
You're the best man I'll ever know
You are the greatest person I have ever met
There's no way I can ever go
I cannot physically leave you
No, no, there's no way
Absolutely no chance
No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
I refuse to live without you
I'm not living without you
I cannot survive without you
I don't wanna be free
I do not want to be alone
I'm staying
I am not leaving
And you, and you
I am directly addressing you
You're gonna love me, ooh ooh mm mm
You will adore me
Even though the rough times are showing
Despite the tough times we are facing
We're part of the same place
We share the same location
We're part of the same time
We exist together in the same era
We both share the same blood
We are biologically related
We both have the same mind
We think alike
And time and time, we've had so much to share and
We have a long history together
No, no, no, no, no, no
Absolutely not
I'm not waking up tomorrow morning and finding that there's nobody there
I cannot bear the thought of waking up alone
No, no, no, no way I'm living without you
I cannot live without you
Tear down the mountains
I will do anything to stay
Yell, scream, and shout like you can say what you want
I will express myself loudly and clearly
I'm not walking out
I am staying
Stop all the rivers, push, strike, and kill
I will go to extreme lengths to stay
I'm not gonna leave you
I will not abandon you
There's no way I will
I absolutely will not leave
You're gonna love me
You will love me
You're gonna love me, yes you are
You really will love me
Ooh ooh love me, ya ya love me
Love me, adore me
Love me, love me, love me, love
Love me, please love me
You're gonna love, me
You will love me
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Henry Krieger, Tom Eyen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elzamonbebe1612
If I was at that school and the doors were open, I would walk in and listen because DAMN GURL!!!!
@hannahwatson4330
Elza Lakshman she sung this live hence the reaction from the rest of the cast. that's her real voice not recorded and mouthed in the scene
@benjaminnoriega7844
Hannah Watson it's not live it's recorded.... like really obviously recorded
@benjaminnoriega7844
Hannah Watson it's not live it's recorded.... like really obviously recorded
@stevenschnabel7578
Actually they have said and shown videos that most of the cast sing live, it is is very few song where they use recorded material
@megan-lk3wp
It was very rare for Amber to pre record her songs, she sang pretty much everything live
@bethanymilne2279
Rachel was humbled there.
@savantcrystian2686
FACTSSSSSS
@Wooplot
why wasnt rachel like this more often :(. Lea too.
@sssarah.v
Wooplot lea is rachel-