Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a sol… Read Full Bio ↴Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a solo artist but rather, a band; no one in Ingram Hill is actually named Ingram Hill (just like there was never a musician named Lynyrd Skynyrd or Jethro Tull -- at least not in either of those well-known '70s bands). Like Cracker, Train, and Tonic, Ingram Hill has an earthy, unpretentious approach that is relevant to both alternative pop/rock and roots rock. The Memphis-based foursome aren't an exact replica of classic rockers from the '60s and '70s -- their work is more modern -- but they do have a certain down-home rootsiness that has gone over well in Southern rock circles. That isn't to say that their sound is stereotypically southern in the way that the Marshall Tucker Band and Black Oak Arkansas were stereotypically southern back in the '70s; Ingram Hill doesn't get into hell-raisin' good ol' boy stereotypes, and their lyrics tend to be reflective, introspective, and thoughtful. Their first release came in 2002, when they put out their debut EP, Until Now, on their own label, Traveler Records, and sold around 10,000 copies. Then, in 2003, the Memphis residents released their first full-length album, June's Picture Show, produced by Rick Beato, on Traveler. June's Picture Show had only been out a few weeks when Ingram Hill signed with Hollywood Records, which re-released the album in February 2004. Cold In California, produced by Oliver Leiber, followed from Hollywood in 2007. The band released a self-entitled country record in August 2012.

Why Don't You
Ingram Hill Lyrics

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You could fall apart, it wouldn't take a lot
So fragile, your porcelain heart
You don't wanna be another casualty
Of loves war, so you won't even start

I won't hurt you, I won't

Why don't you let me be the one to love you?

Why don't you help me find a way to?
Why don't you let me be the one to love you?
You don't have to be afraid when it's right
Why don't you?

you've heard, I've been around but I'm so different now
Believe me, let me show you how
'cause I won't lead you on, you'll be the only one
It?s alright, that man is gone

I won't hurt you, no, I won't

Why don't you let me be the one to love you?
Why don't you help me find a way to?
Why don't you let me be the one to love you?
You don't have to be afraid when it's right
Why don't you?

Let me have the chance to make it alright
Follow what you feel and it will be fine
Baby, you should be mine

Why don't you let me be the one to love you?
Why don't you help me find a way to?
Why don't you let me be the one to love you?
Why don't you help me find a way to?

Why don't you let me be the one to love you?
You don't have to be afraid when it's right
Why don't you let me be the one to love you?
Why don't you help me find a way to?

Why don't you let me be the one to love you?

You don't have to be afraid when it's right
Why don't you let me be the one?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ingram Hill's "Why Don't You" speak to the delicate state of the person the singer is addressing. The first stanza characterizes this person as vulnerable - so much so that they could "fall apart," and it wouldn't take much to do so. They have a "porcelain heart," which suggests that they are emotionally fragile and easily broken. This person is also identified as being afraid of love - they don't want to become another "casualty/Of loves war," so they won't even dip their toe in the water.

The singer assures this person that they are safe with him. He won't hurt them. In fact, he wants to be the one to love and care for them. He asks why they won't let him in, and encourages them to follow their heart and not be afraid. In the final stanza, he pleads with them to give him a chance to make things "alright."

Overall, the message of the song is one of love and encouragement. The singer recognizes the other person's fear and vulnerability but is willing to step in and provide the love and support they need to heal and grow.

Line by Line Meaning

You could fall apart, it wouldn't take a lot
You are so vulnerable that the slightest thing could make you break down completely

So fragile, your porcelain heart
Your heart is delicate and easily breakable, just like porcelain

You don't wanna be another casualty
You are afraid of getting hurt again, of being just another victim of love's war

Of loves war, so you won't even start
You are so scared of getting hurt that you won't even try to find love

I won't hurt you, I won't
I will never purposely hurt you, I promise

Why don't you let me be the one to love you?
Why won't you give me the chance to love you?

Why don't you help me find a way to?
Why won't you work with me to figure out how we can make this work?

you've heard, I've been around but I'm so different now
You've probably heard things about me, but I've changed since then

Believe me, let me show you how
Trust me and let me prove to you that I'm not the person you might have heard about

'cause I won't lead you on, you'll be the only one
I won't play games with you or lead you on, you will be the one and only person I'm with

It's alright, that man is gone
I have moved on from my past and am ready for something real with you

Let me have the chance to make it alright
Give me the opportunity to make everything right between us

Follow what you feel and it will be fine
Listen to your heart and everything will work out for the best

Baby, you should be mine
I truly believe that we belong together

You don't have to be afraid when it's right
When something is genuine and true, there is no need to be scared

Why don't you let me be the one?
Why won't you give me the chance to prove myself to you and be the one for you?

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW CREIGHTON DODD, ADAM WATTS, JUSTIN MOORE

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Comments from YouTube:

Noah Carter

8y↑9

Somebody tell me why these guys didn't get HUGE??

lorrelei91

13y

just fall into it, and I love it by now

Ana Teodorescu

Thanks James! Best song ever! Reminds me of my last highschool year, great times!

Lululoid

13y

After my heart was terribly shred to peices, i met my current bf and he made me happy tried to cheer me up n forget my ex he asked me out i said no but then he sang me this song n i gave him a chance i truly love him<3 i dont regret it at all