Hope Partlow (born May 31, 1988) is an American pop singer from Drummonds, … Read Full Bio ↴Hope Partlow (born May 31, 1988) is an American pop singer from Drummonds, Tennessee. Partlow grew up singing gospel and country songs in her native town. She was a popular act at the local legend Strand Theatre. She associated with many other local musicians who would go on to notoriety, including Chris Love and Nick Hill, whom she dated. While still in her early teens, a demo she and her family had self-produced, made its way to an aunt working as a songwriter in Nashville. Eventually, the recording found the ear of producer and Virgin CEO, Matt Serletic, and by the time Partlow was 14, she had signed her first contract.

Her first album, titled Who We Are, was released September 6, 2005. Her first on-screen national exposure was performing a song from the album on the September 9, 2005 edition of The Tonight Show with the song Sick Inside.

Prior to the release of her album, her song, Whatever Comes Our Way, was the theme to the The WB comedy Living With Fran, starring Fran Drescher. In the summer of 2005, she toured with Jesse McCartney, acting as his open act.

In November 2005, as part of the label's restructuring, Virgin made the decision to drop Partlow's contract. Hope's music remained on iTunes, and she appeared on such outlets as teen network The N to promote her album. In February 2007, Hope announced on her Myspace blog that she has given up waiting for a record label to sign her. Prior to that, she announced an upcoming acoustic album and a tour, which is set to start in April 2007. In April 2007, Hope announced, also on Myspace, that she had teamed up with guitarist Ryan Wilson to form a new duo act, Hope & Ryan. The new Myspace profile featured a demo by the two, titled "Try." Just three months later, Hope announced through a Myspace announcement that while seeking a female harmonist and musician to join her and Ryan, they found Sara Rachele and have now decided to become a trio, called The Love Willows. Since then, Sara has left the group. On April 24, 2008 The Love Willows announced on Myspace that they have officially been signed by Decca Records/Universal Music Group. Their first full-length album will be out later this year.

In 2007, The Cheetah Girls covered Hope's first single Who We Are on their album TCG.

Don't Go
Hope Partlow Lyrics

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It's a slow good night
And I just don't know how to feel
He takes his foot of the gas
Cause we're moving to fast
But I'm the one straped in behind the wheel
And it's a longer ride
And I'm on an even kill
Till his foots on the brake

Like it's all a mistake
He remembers how he's not suppose to feel

And I say I believe this is killing me
Don't go, don't go, yeah
I say I believe this is killing me, don't go

And if the hardest fight
When all of my armor has pealed
My defenses are down
He retreats without a sound
From the silence his intentions are revealed

And I say I believe this is killing me
Don't go, don't go, yeah
I say I believe this is killing me, don't go
I just don't want you to go
Yeah, I say I believe this is killing me

And maybe I'm just holding onto something your not holding onto any longer
I wish that I could let it go and let my senses take control
So that we could finally end this war

And I say I believe this is killing me
Don't go, don't go, yeah
I say I believe this is killing me, don't go
I just don't want you to go
I believe this is killing me
Can't believe I should leave him be

I believe this is killing me
Don't go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hope Partlow's "Don't Go" evoke a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability as the singer grapples with their emotions and the actions of their partner. The song starts with a slow and contemplative tone as the singer reflects on their feelings and how their partner is reacting to their relationship. The line "He takes his foot off the gas cause we're moving too fast" illustrates how the partner is hesitant to take their relationship to the next level, while the singer is eager to move forward. The line "But I'm the one strapped in behind the wheel" further emphasizes how the singer feels like they have more control and power in the situation, even though they are not necessarily in charge.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more assertive in their plea for their partner to stay. The repetition of the phrase "I say I believe this is killing me" highlights how the singer is feeling a sense of desperation and pain as they struggle to keep their partner close. The line "From the silence his intentions are revealed" suggests that the partner is not communicating their feelings openly, causing frustration and confusion for the singer. However, the singer acknowledges that they may be holding onto something that their partner no longer desires or needs, and expresses a desire to let go and "finally end this war."

Overall, "Don't Go" is a heartfelt and emotional ballad that captures the complexities of a relationship in flux. The lyrics convey a sense of internal struggle and external friction as the singer tries to reconcile their own desires with those of their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a slow good night
The night is winding down, but I am unsure of my emotions.

And I just don't know how to feel
I am confused and don't know what to think or do in this situation.

He takes his foot off the gas
He slows things down and becomes less involved in our relationship.

Cause we're moving too fast
We are going too quickly and need to slow down before we make any mistakes.

But I'm the one strapped in behind the wheel
I am the one in control of this relationship, even though it feels like I am powerless.

And it's a longer ride
This relationship feels like it is taking a long time to figure out.

And I'm on an even kill
I am maintaining a steady mentality and not getting too emotional about everything.

Till his foot's on the brake
He slows things down even more, bringing us to a halt.

Like it's all a mistake
It feels like he regrets our relationship and made a mistake being with me.

He remembers how he's not supposed to feel
He recalls that he should not be too invested in our relationship.

And I say I believe this is killing me
I express that this relationship is hurting me emotionally.

Don't go, don't go, yeah
I plead for him to not leave me.

And if the hardest fight
If the most difficult part of this relationship.

When all of my armor has peeled
When all of my emotional defenses have been broken down.

My defenses are down
I am vulnerable and open.

He retreats without a sound
He pulls away from me without saying anything.

From the silence his intentions are revealed
Even though he doesn't say it, I can tell that he wants to end our relationship.

I just don't want you to go
I am desperate to keep this relationship going, even though it may not be healthy for me.

And maybe I'm just holding onto something you're not holding onto any longer
Perhaps I am trying to keep this relationship going, even though he is no longer invested in it.

I wish that I could let it go and let my senses take control
I hope to have the strength to let go of this relationship and make rational decisions about my future happiness.

So that we could finally end this war
I want to end the emotional conflict and turmoil of this relationship.

Can't believe I should leave him be
I find it hard to accept that I should leave this relationship alone and move on.

Don't go
I plead for him to stay in the relationship.

I believe this is killing me
This relationship is emotionally draining and causing me pain.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN KADISH, KEVIN PAUL KADISH

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