Former members of The Hague beat band The Hurricanes, Rink Groenveld and Peter Kok formed their duo in 1967, initially under the moniker Popshop. In 1969 they renamed themselves Greenfield & Cook: half-serious, literal translations of their Dutch family names into English.
Greenfield & Cook had a string of six Top 20 hits in The Netherlands, including 'Only Lies' (#4 in 1971), 'Don't Turn Me Loose' (#6 in 1972) and 'Easy Boy' (#8 in 1973). They released two full-length LPs: Greenfield & Cook (1972) and Second Album (1973).
They enjoyed some minor success abroad, in Germany and Spain primarily (they recorded Spanish-language versions of some of their singles), and wrote film scores for two Italian movies, 'La Signora è Stata Violentata' and 'Quattro dell'Apocalisse'.
Both Groenveld and Kok embarked on solo careers in 1974, holding on to their 'English' second names: Rink Greenfield and Peter Cook. Their solo activities marked the end of Greenfield & Cook as a duo.
Don't Turn Me Loose
Greenfield & Cook Lyrics
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I wondered if you really cared
Though you kiss me with a smile
A thought you liked once in a while
Don′t turn me loose
Don't turn me loose
You′d better realize before
That my love for you is more
And the longer I know you
The more then I come through
Don't turn me loose
Don′t turn me loose
Don′t turn me loose
Don't turn me loose
You′d better realize before
That my love for you is more
You break my heart and that's for sure
Now I′m begging you on my knees
Never leave me, darling, please
Don't turn me loose
Don′t turn me loose
Don't turn me loose
Don't turn me loose
Don′t turn me loose
The song "Don't Turn Me Loose" by Greenfield & Cook is a plea from one person to their lover not to leave them. The lyrics express the uncertainty that the singer has about the other person's feelings towards them, and the fear of being abandoned. From the first day that they met, the singer has been unsure if the other person truly cares about them. They seem happy together, but the singer wonders if it's just a passing fancy for the other person. The repeated lines of "Don't turn me loose" convey the singer's desperation to hold onto the relationship and not be left alone.
The lyrics also indicate that the singer is deeply in love with the other person, despite the uncertainty and fear they feel. They assert that their love is strong and that the other person would be making a mistake by leaving them. This love is what fuels the singer's desperation to be held tight and not let go. However, the final verse reveals just how vulnerable and desperate the singer is feeling--they are begging the other person not to leave them, and are willing to humiliate themselves to prevent it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Turn Me Loose" capture the intense emotions of someone clinging onto a relationship that they fear is slipping away. The plaintive melody and repetitive chorus help to drive home the urgency of the singer's plea.
Line by Line Meaning
From the first day that we shared
Since the beginning of our relationship, I've been wondering if you truly care.
I wondered if you really cared
I have doubts about the depth of your feelings for me.
Though you kiss me with a smile
Although you show affection towards me, I still have my doubts.
A thought you liked once in a while
Maybe you have some level of attraction towards me, but it's not consistent.
Don't turn me loose
Please don't let me go.
You'd better realize before
It's important for you to understand that
That my love for you is more
I have strong feelings of affection for you.
You break my heart and that's for sure
If you leave me or hurt me, it will cause me a great deal of pain.
And the longer I know you
As time goes on and we spend more time together,
The more then I come through
I become more invested and committed to our relationship.
Now I'm begging you on my knees
I am pleading with you from a place of earnestness and vulnerability.
Never leave me, darling, please
I am asking you to stay with me and not abandon our relationship.
Don't turn me loose
Please don't let me go.
Don't turn me loose
Please don't let me go.
Don't turn me loose
Please don't let me go.
Don't turn me loose
Please don't let me go.
Don't turn me loose
Please don't let me go.
Writer(s): Paul Nigel Cook, Rink Greenfield
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@QuatreBas
Wowww!! Great song. Een van mijn favorites.
@user-zo6gw8cl6p
Dat waren nog eens tijden,zalig nummer😂
@johnshares444
Love blessings from Uttah usa
@karolienbroekhoven6238
prachtige muziek, tijdloos
@dpc983
Zeeeeer ondergewaardeerd deze fantaschtische nederlandse produktie !!!
@heikenepolsky7609
Musik für die Ewigkeit ...♡
@jensk4140
Prachtige plaat past in bijna elk radio programma of je nou piraat bent of pop en rock liefhebber.
@harberguk
Ik heb nooit kunnen begrijpen waarom deze jongens niet echt doorgebroken zijn. Voor mij is dit toch gewoon een stukje Hollands talent
@gerdapons5730
Memories..geeft ons nog steeds kippenvel..ze waren super talentvol..❤❤
@Thequeueu
Ik had hun handtekeningen. 😊