Don't Let Go
JGB Lyrics
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Don't let go, Don't let go.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so happy I got you here,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
Don't let go, Don't let go.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
If it wasn't for havin' you,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
One thing, baby, I'll never stand,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!
JGB's "Don't Let Go" is an up-tempo rock and roll song that encourages the endearing message of never letting go of someone you love. The song's catchy and upbeat melody, along with John Kahn's funky bass lines, creates an irresistible groove that complements Jerry Garcia's raspy and expressive voice. The song begins with the sound of a train whistle, signaling the start of a wild ride. The lyrics are filled with metaphors of thunder, lightning, wind, and rain that represent the powerful and stormy emotions that love can evoke. Garcia's vocals express his desperation and eagerness to connect with his lover, urging her not to let go.
The lyrics of "Don't Let Go" are playful and whimsical, urging the listener to let loose and enjoy the ride. The repeated phrase "Don't let go" serves as a reminder to hold onto what's important in life and not let it slip away. Throughout the song, Garcia uses a mix of metaphors and humor to make his point. For instance, the line "Hound dog barkin' up side the hill" refers to the singer's rivals who are trying to steal his lover's attention.
In summary, "Don't Let Go" is a fun and lively song that serves as a reminder to hold onto what truly matters. It has a rock and roll sound that is energetic and upbeat, and the lyrics are filled with playful metaphors that express the universal theme of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock.
It's time to get ready to rock and not let go.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Let's enjoy this moment and not let go.
I'm so happy I got you here,
I am elated to be with you and I don't want to let go.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
You make me so happy that my smile is contagious, and I don't want to let go.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
This feeling of happiness and love is too intense, and I don't want to let go.
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I wouldn't trade this moment with you for anything, and I don't want to let go.
Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Even in a storm, I won't let go of this love.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
My mind is consumed with love for you, and I won't let go.
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
I am so excited to be with you that it feels like my heart may burst, and I won't let go.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
I want to kiss you so badly, but I won't let go of holding you tight.
Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Even the dog can feel the love in the air, and I won't let go.
Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Love is causing everyone to be swept up in its power, and I won't let go.
One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
I know that someday you may leave me, but I won't let go until that happens.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
If you do leave me, I will be heartbroken, and I won't let go until that happens.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
The thought of you being with someone else is unbearable, and I won't let go until that happens.
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!
No matter what happens, I want to stay in this moment with you and never let go.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSE ALBERT STONE
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@TheRealForrestGeorge
Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock
Come on baby, it's time to rock
I'm so happy I've got you here
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear
Ooh wee
This feeling's killing me
Oh, shucks
I wouldn't stop for a million bucks
I love you so
Just hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Thunder, lightning, wind and rain
Love is humming inside my brain
There's one thing baby, that keeps me crying
You been keeping your lips from mine
Ooh wee
This feeling's killing me
Oh, shucks
I wouldn't stop for a million bucks
I love you so
Just hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
(Don't let go, don't let go)
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Hound dog barking upside the hill
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Love is dragging him through the mill
(Don't let go, don't let go)
If it wasn't for having you
(Don't let go, don't let go)
I'd be barking and a-hollering too
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Ooh wee
This feeling's killing me
Oh, shucks
I wouldn't stop for a million bucks
I love you so
Just hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Someday baby, I'll get you yet
(Don't let go, don't let go)
I'll be hollering, soaking wet
(Don't let go, don't let go)
One thing baby, I'll never stand
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Your lips kissing some other man
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Ooh wee
This feeling's killing me
Oh, shucks
I wouldn't stop for a million bucks
I love you so
Just hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
@biffjohnson7891
Musical perfection
From our musical angels
Greatest fucking band in history of music
From prehistoric to present
Other than the Grateful Dead
Hmmmmm. I wonder why
“I love you so “. 🎼💕
Jerry Garcia Forever
{💔}:=}
@willieculkin3952
This is the one that's stuck in your head five hours later while you're laying in bed trying to fall asleep.
@MyFEELGOODWay
Don’t let go, don’t let go!
@yourmomma2995
just let it go bro.🤣
@Improvise1013
you somehow described the past 2 months of my life
@jhkapral
This is what you play when you and your baby each snort 30 mg of 2 CB
🎶Just hold me close and dont let go🎶
Dont let go dont let go
@milestickler4953
Absolutely
@AnvilOfTheGods
I love how Jerry took the simplest melodies and turned them into launching pads for deep sonic exploration
@thejamnasium6447
that's what makes him the best
@johnmcminn9455
Jerry is a creative genius
@cicadagodking
I don't know if ya'll play the instrument, but I find Jerry to be one of the most difficult players to keep up with. If one tries to play along with him, pretty soon he'll be leaving you behind, scratching your head. I'm not the biggest Dead Head, but I'm an absolute fan of Jerry Garcia's guitar skills.