Don't Pull Your Love Out On Me Baby
Hamilton Joe Frank & Reynolds Lyrics
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If you do, then I think that maybe
I'll just lay me down, cry for a hundred years
Don't pull your love out on me, honey
Take my heart, my soul, my money
But don't leave me here drowning in my tears
You say you're gonna leave, gonna take that big white bird,
But you know you'll break my heart when I watch you close that door
Cause I know I won't see you anymore
Don't pull your love out on me, baby
If you do, then I think that maybe
I'll just lay me down, cry for a hundred years
Don't pull your love out on me, honey
Take my heart, my soul, my money
But don't leave me here drowning in my tears
Haven't I been good to you, what about that brand new ring?
Doesn't that mean love to you, doesn't that mean anything?
If I threw away my pride and I got down on my knees,
Would you make me beg you "pretty please"?
Don't pull your love out on me, baby
If you do, then I think that maybe
I'll just lay me down, cry for a hundred years
Don't pull your love out on me, honey
Take my heart, my soul, my money
But don't leave me here drowning in my tears
There's so much I want to do
I've got love enough for two
And I'll never use it, girl, if I don't have you
The lyrics to Hamilton Joe Frank & Reynolds's song "Don’t Pull Your Love" describe the fear and desperation that comes with the threat of a loved one leaving. The song is written from the perspective of someone pleading with their partner not to leave them. The singer pleads with their partner, asking them not to "pull their love out" and leave them to "cry for a hundred years." The desperation in the singer's voice is palpable, as they ask their partner to "take my heart, my soul, my money" but to not "leave me here drowning in my tears."
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that their partner is planning to leave, but they ask them to consider the pain it will cause. The imagery of the "big white bird" leaving without a word is powerful, and the singer knows that watching them walk out the door will break their heart.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with the repetition of the phrase "Don't pull your love out on me" driving home the message of the song. The final verse is a desperate plea, with the singer asking if they've been good enough and if the brand new ring they gave their partner meant anything. The singer offers to throw away their pride and beg on their knees if it means their partner won't leave.
Overall, "Don’t Pull Your Love" is a poignant and emotional song that captures the fear and heartbreak that comes with the possibility of losing someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't pull your love out on me, baby
Please don't break my heart and leave me alone.
If you do, then I think that maybe
Leaving me might hurt more than you think.
I'll just lay me down, cry for a hundred years
The pain of losing you could last a long time.
Take my heart, my soul, my money
I'll give you everything if you stay with me.
But don't leave me here drowning in my tears
Please don't make me suffer because of you.
You say you're gonna leave, gonna take that big white bird,
You've made up your mind to go far away from here.
Gonna fly right out of here without a single word
You won't even say goodbye because you're done with me.
But you know you'll break my heart when I watch you close that door
It will hurt me when I see you walking away from me.
Cause I know I won't see you anymore
I won't be able to hold you or be with you again.
Haven't I been good to you, what about that brand new ring?
Have I not treated you well, what about the gifts I gave you?
Doesn't that mean love to you, doesn't that mean anything?
Aren't those symbols of my love for you important?
If I threw away my pride and I got down on my knees,
I'm willing to humble myself and beg you to stay.
Would you make me beg you "pretty please"?
Will you be so cruel as to make me plead for your love?
There's so much I want to do
I have dreams and goals that we can achieve together.
I've got love enough for two
I have more than enough love to share with you.
And I'll never use it, girl, if I don't have you
I won't waste my love on anyone else if I can't have you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN POTTER, DENNIS EARLE LAMBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@racqkelly
Anyone else think this was Elvis singing? Absolute gem of a song ❤
@HJFRD
Was Danny Hamilton ❤ the best vocalist ever ❤
@jennymarshall5820
Yeah it kind of sounds like him. I was thinking the same too!!!
@thevoice464
When I was a kid I always thought this was Elvis too lol😅
@ttiwkram
Sounds a lot more like B.J. Thomas than Elvis.
@daviddawson4490
It’s music like this that gives me a reality check and reminds me of a better time in my life .
@paulredinger5830
And a time of innocence too
@CayleeFriedman-re8iw
Absolutely. And when music was actually GOOD!!!
@stevecrow3075
Same here still going strong at 68 years old.😊
@JoanneDunham
My dad had a bunch of 45's that were kept in boxes that were made to hold your 45's and this great song was one of them.
How many of you even know what a 45 is. Hell he had some great 78's that I loved to play, lol.