Don't Let Go
Johnny & The Dee El'Dorados Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But I can tell you'd rather be
Alone or with somebody else you know
And when your eyes are looking to mine
That old time love light doesn't shine
But let me try again, don't make me go
My heart would break, I'd miss you so
Tradin' love for sympathy is old to me
What's this lovesick heart to do when it cries for only you
Hold me close I love you so, don't make me go
I'm sorry that I never knew the way to show my love for you
I took too much for granted all the time
Two hearts in love must give and take
When one heart fails the other breaks
Don't make me go I wanna show this love of mine
I want you, don't make me go
My heart would break, I'd miss you so
Tradin' love for sympathy is old to me
What's this lovesick heart to do when it cries for only you
Hold me close I love you so, don't make me go
The lyrics to Johnny & The Dee El'Dorados's song "Don't Let Go" convey the feelings of a person who is aware that their partner's heart might not be fully committed to the relationship. Despite this knowledge, the singer is desperately pleading with their partner not to let go. The lines "You take my hand and smile at me, but I can tell you'd rather be alone or with somebody else you know" suggest that the partner is not fully present in the relationship and perhaps yearning for someone else. The singer can sense the lack of genuine love in their partner's eyes, as the "old time love light doesn't shine." However, they still want to give it another try and are willing to fight for the love they feel, not wanting to be pushed away or abandoned.
The repeated refrain of "I want you, don't make me go" emphasizes the singer's deep longing and fear of losing their partner. They express a fear of heartbreak and missing the person they love. The line "Tradin' love for sympathy is old to me" suggests that the singer has experienced a previous relationship where love was simply exchanged for mere sympathy, and they don't want to repeat that mistake again. The plea to "hold me close" and the declaration of love convey the singer's desperate desire for their partner's affection and a chance to show them the love they have been unable to express in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
You take my hand and smile at me
You make a gesture of affection towards me by taking my hand and smiling
But I can tell you'd rather be
However, I can sense that you would prefer to be
Alone or with somebody else you know
Either by yourself or with someone else whom you are familiar with
And when your eyes are looking to mine
And when you direct your gaze towards my eyes
That old time love light doesn't shine
That once radiant light of love from the past is no longer present
But let me try again, don't make me go
However, allow me the opportunity to make another attempt, please don't send me away
I want you don't make me go
I desire to be with you, please don't force me to leave
My heart would break, I'd miss you so
If I am separated from you, it would cause great anguish and I would long for your presence
Tradin' love for sympathy is old to me
Exchanging genuine love for mere sympathy is something I have grown weary of
What's this lovesick heart to do when it cries for only you
In this state of lovesickness, what options does my heart have when it yearns for only you
Hold me close I love you so, don't make me go
Embrace me tightly because I love you deeply, please don't make me leave
I'm sorry that I never knew the way to show my love for you
I apologize for not understanding how to express my love for you
I took too much for granted all the time
I have consistently taken things for granted without realizing the consequences
Two hearts in love must give and take
When two hearts are in love, both individuals must be willing to compromise and reciprocate
When one heart fails the other breaks
If one heart falters, it causes immense pain and heartbreak to the other
Don't make me go I wanna show this love of mine
Please don't make me leave, as I am eager to demonstrate the depth of my love
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOHNNY CASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Hi-vf9wx
Why are they so adorable, she looks shy at the beggining and he's trying so hard to make her comfortable ;_;
@thebrazilianatlantis165
She's pretending to be shy. It's the premise of the bit.
@sl4983
He was so enthused and full of enjoyment, I really noticed that
@drakke.newsdkekstrareaktio7436
Hes a simp.
Just kidding this song is amazing and greatings from austria🇦🇹
@kaymay4205
@@thebrazilianatlantis165 no she's not
@hwoods01
Maybe she feels intimidated by a man who's in a hurry to finish the song so he can knobgobble his boyfriend.
@sofia-wn2xv
I like how Elton comes in all excited and Kiki is like ‘-‘ but then she gets excited too
@kevinheatcoat2190
This Is Way better Than Backstreet Boys.
@seasiren7700
That was stage fright at it best!
@eurekayess
Exactly. She has a slow start, but then catches on!