Give Me The Right
Johnny Earle Lyrics


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Give me the right
To hold you tonight
The tears that I've cried over you
Give me the right

You can't say no
When I need you so
I want you back in my arms
Give me the right

If you looked deep in your heart
Like I looked into mine
You'll find that nothing has changed
Our love was there all the time

Why make me plead
For something you need
I want to bring back the thrill




Give me the right
Give me the right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Johnny Earle's song "Give Me the Right" speak of a longing for someone who was once dear to the singer but has since been absent. The singer pleads for the right to hold this person, expressing tears that have been shed in their absence. The chorus repeats the same words, as if to emphasize the desperation or urgency of the matter. In the second verse, the singer tries to reason with the person they are addressing, saying that if they just looked deep in their own hearts, they would see that their love had never faded. The singer goes on to plead once more for a return of their lover, asking why they should have to plead for something that they both need. The song ends with a final plea for the right to hold the person close once again.


The lyrics of this song use simple language and repetition to express the desperation of the singer's situation. The repeated chorus of "Give me the right" is particularly effective in conveying a sense of urgency and longing. The use of such simple words also allows the emotion to come through more clearly, without the need for elaborate metaphors or descriptions. This simplicity is underscored by the use of a classic 50's rock and roll style, with upbeat guitar chords and a driving drumbeat.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me the right
Asking for permission to hold you tonight and make things right.


To hold you tonight
Wants to embrace and spend time with you tonight.


The tears that I've cried over you
Expressing the pain and sadness that he's felt because of their past relationship.


Give me the right
Reiterating his request for a second chance.


You can't say no
Hopes that you won't turn him down, as he really needs you in his life.


When I need you so
Desperately yearns for your love and companionship.


I want you back in my arms
Longs to hold and be close to you, just like before.


Give me the right
Once again, asking for your permission to rekindle their romance.


If you looked deep in your heart
Asking you to reflect on your feelings for him.


Like I looked into mine
Comparing himself to you and hoping that you have similar feelings.


You'll find that nothing has changed
Believes that their love has always been there and can still be salvaged.


Our love was there all the time
Affirming the idea that they were always meant to be together.


Why make me plead
Asking why he has to beg for a chance to prove his love.


For something you need
Asserting that he is what you need in your life.


I want to bring back the thrill
Expressing his wish to reignite the excitement and passion in their relationship.


Give me the right
Repeating his plea for one more opportunity to make things right.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DINA CARROLL, NIGEL LOWIS

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