Shed So Many Tears
Isaac Payton Sweat Lyrics


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Darling you know I love you so
And I'll never let you go
So forget it that you're leaving
I'll follow you wherever you go

When I first met you little darling
You know I gave my love to you
Now I'm giving new love to my darling
Tell me what are we gonna do

[Instrumental]

When I first met you little darling
You know I gave my love to you
Now I'm giving new love to my darling
Tell me what are we gonna do

We've been together so long dear
We've been together for so many years




Now you're going to leave me darling
You know I'll shed so many tears

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Isaac Payton Sweat's song "Shed So Many Tears" are a poignant expression of love, loss, and heartbreak. The singer addresses his beloved, whom he loves deeply and promises to follow wherever she goes. He reminisces about the time when they first met, and he gave all his love to her. However, now he's in a dilemma as he feels he's falling for someone new but still loves his darling. Hence, he's unsure what they will do moving forward.


As the song progresses, the singer talks about the many years they have been together and how they have built a life together. However, now his darling is leaving him, and he's shedding so many tears as she departs. The lyrics are a portrayal of the painful emotions one goes through when one's love is leaving and moving on. The instrumental is a poignant interlude that highlights the heightened emotions of the song.


Overall, "Shed So Many Tears" is a beautiful, emotionally charged lament over a disintegrating love. The lyrics are simple, but they effectively capture the pain and heartbreak one feels when love ends.


Line by Line Meaning

Darling you know I love you so
I deeply love you


And I'll never let you go
I will always hold onto our love


So forget it that you're leaving
I won't accept that you are leaving


I'll follow you wherever you go
I will pursue you wherever you go


When I first met you little darling
I remember the moment I met you


You know I gave my love to you
I gave you all my love


Now I'm giving new love to my darling
I have found new love


Tell me what are we gonna do
What should we do now?


[Instrumental]
Instrumental break


We've been together so long dear
We have spent many years together


We've been together for so many years
We've shared many memories for years


Now you're going to leave me darling
You're leaving me


You know I'll shed so many tears
I will cry so much




Writer(s): Anderson Shuler

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Comments from YouTube:

Melissa TuRner

I worked as a DJ here in my little town of Orange TX this man was so kind and a true gentleman! Should have been a great star 🌟

David L Skeen

IP Sweat was a legend before his time...was a fantastic entertainer and a great friend. He owned a bar in Houston, Tx behind Sharpstown Mall named: Cotton Eyed Joes" and I had the opportunity to work for him. Very sad he was murdered by his wife.

allen cathey

i worked as a dj in orange tx. met him many times , great guy, should have been a big star. rip.

Jim Beaumont

What a terrible loss in talent. Too much too soon, and too much pressure.
this man could any instrument in the band. And sing like an angel

David Holliday

He first played this song with Johnny Winter in 1964. I was in the same band .

Adana Avenue

I am his daughter my brother is Sean if you have any photos together I would love you to share them wish I could have met him how cool 😎

David Holliday

Miss you brother RIP

Nivasi

I knew him very well. was at the funeral as well. Sad day.. miss my buddy!

Adana Avenue

:(

Adana Avenue

I’m his daughter I wish I could have known him :( if yiu have any photos I would love you to share 🙏🏼🥰

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