Don't Let Me Stop You
Kelly Clarkson/Musicfire.in Lyrics


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I used to be a little bit shy
I kept my deepest feelings inside
Speaking up to you about my emotions has always been hard
But this just can't wait
Tonight I feel a little bit brave
So I won't let one more day pass without you explaining what we are

This is gonna sound kind of silly
But I couldn't help but notice
The last time you kissed me
You kept both eyes open
Baby, can you tell me what does that mean?
If you're looking all over your shoulder
Then you don't need to be with me
And I don't need to hold on

Don't let me let me stop you
From doing what you wanna do
You don't wanna stick just me it's cool
Take no chance getting over you
No no don't let me let me stop you
If you wanna leave baby you can leave
Just don't pretend that you're into me
If it ain't true no, don't let me stop you

A lot of things I can take
Got a high threshold for pain
But let's get one thing straight, I'm not down to share you with anyone
If that's not what you're looking for
Nice knowing you, but there's the door
'Cause I know that I can find someone who'll give me what I want

This is gonna sound kind of silly
If you're looking over your shoulder
Then you don't need to be with me
And I don't need to hold on

Don't let me let me stop you
From doing what you wanna do
You don't wanna stick just me it's cool
Take no chance getting over you
No no don't let me let me stop you
If you wanna leave baby you can leave
Just don't pretend that you're into me
If it ain't true no, don't let me stop you

Even if I'm in the brokenhearted
I won't lie
I don't wanna hear goodbye
But either way I'll be alright

Don't let me let me stop you
From doing what you wanna do
You don't wanna stick just me it's cool
Take no chance getting over you
No no don't let me let me stop you
If you wanna leave baby you can leave
Just don't pretend that you're into me
If it ain't true no, don't let me stop you

Don't let me let me stop you
From doing what you wanna do
You don't wanna stick just me it's cool
Take no chance getting over you
No no don't let me let me stop you
If you wanna leave baby you can leave




Just don't pretend that you're into me
If it ain't true no, don't let me stop you

Overall Meaning

In “Don’t Let Me Stop You,” Kelly Clarkson tells her partner that she has noticed some red flags in their relationship and is expressing her concerns. She reveals that in the past, she has been shy and found it difficult to talk about her emotions, but she has summoned the courage to confront her partner before things get worse. She recounts an incident during which they kissed, and she noticed that her partner had kept their eyes open, which causes her to wonder what it means. She goes on to say that if her partner is looking back over their shoulder, they don’t need to be with her, and she doesn’t need to hold on. She urges her partner to do what they want to do and leave if necessary but not to pretend to be into her if they are not truly committed.


The lyrics depict a strong and empowered woman who recognizes that she deserves better than someone who is not fully invested in the relationship. The song is an anthem for anyone who has ever found themselves holding on to someone who doesn’t deserve them or has been in a toxic relationship. It highlights the importance of speaking up, setting healthy boundaries, and valuing oneself. The song also has a catchy beat that adds to its message of liberation and self-empowerment.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to be a little bit shy
I was hesitant to be open about my emotions in the past.


I kept my deepest feelings inside
I used to hide my true feelings from others.


Speaking up to you about my emotions has always been hard
Telling you how I feel has always been difficult for me.


But this just can't wait
I need to express myself to you now.


Tonight I feel a little bit brave
I feel courageous enough to share my feelings with you tonight.


So I won't let one more day pass without you explaining what we are
I can't let another day go by without figuring out what our relationship really means.


This is gonna sound kind of silly
I know this may sound ridiculous.


But I couldn't help but notice
I couldn't ignore what I saw.


The last time you kissed me
When you kissed me recently.


You kept both eyes open
You didn't fully invest yourself in the kiss.


Baby, can you tell me what does that mean?
I want to know why you didn't seem fully present in that moment.


If you're looking all over your shoulder
If you're constantly checking for something better.


Then you don't need to be with me
You don't have to stay with me if you're not happy.


And I don't need to hold on
I shouldn't have to hold onto someone who isn't fully committed to me.


Don't let me let me stop you
Don't let me be the reason you don't pursue what you want.


From doing what you wanna do
From going after what you truly desire.


You don't wanna stick just me it's cool
If you don't want to be with just me, that's okay.


Take no chance getting over you
I don't want to risk getting back together with you after you've moved on.


If you wanna leave baby you can leave
You have the option to end things if you want to.


Just don't pretend that you're into me
Please don't lead me on if you're not interested in me anymore.


If it ain't true no, don't let me stop you
If your feelings for me aren't genuine, don't let me be the reason you stay.


A lot of things I can take
I can handle a lot of things.


Got a high threshold for pain
I can withstand a lot of emotional distress.


But let's get one thing straight, I'm not down to share you with anyone
I won't accept being in a non-exclusive relationship.


If that's not what you're looking for
If you aren't interested in a exclusive relationship.


Nice knowing you, but there's the door
I'll have to say goodbye if you don't want to commit.


Cause I know that I can find someone who'll give me what I want
I have faith that I'll find someone who wants the same things I do.


Even if I'm in the brokenhearted
Even if I'm heartbroken.


I won't lie
I won't deceive myself.


I don't wanna hear goodbye
I don't want to hear you say goodbye to me.


But either way I'll be alright
But I'll be okay regardless of what happens.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, ANDREAS ROMDHANE, JOSEF LAROSSI, MATS VALENTIN

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@leighhoppins9273

And you know I have never experienced abuse and I hope I never do. But I have seen it on YouTube people that I have experienced situations that aren’t good

And you know even if their life isn’t good you know and it’s such a lonely place that you feel nobody cares

There is always somebody that cares and life can be great life can be full positivity and kindness loving compassion. Is just how you choose to live it

You can live life being kind to people and laughing and cracking funny jokes and using funny statements to get you by in life

Or you can live in misery and be miserable and be a nasty person you know. Life is the individual person chooses to live their life

Nobody else made them live that way no matter how bad the situation was in their past. You know nobody’s forcing and telling you how to live in the future it’s all up to you

It’s your choice and only you can choose how you live in the future.



@cristinacavalli97

I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I will not break the way you did
You fell so hard
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I watched you die
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I was so young
You should have known better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same damn thing

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I try my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraid

Because of you (oh)
Because of you (mm, oh)



@pallomaaquino9237

I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself 'cause my heart so much misery
I will not break the way you did
You fell so hard
I've learned the hard way, to never let it get that far

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side, so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake a smile, a laugh
Every day of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side, so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I watched you die (I watched you die)
I heard you cry
Every night in your sleep
I was so young (and you're so young)
You should have known better (I was too young for you)
Than to lean on me

You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain (you never saw me)
And now I cry
In the middle of the night
For the same damn thing

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

Because of you
Because of you



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@notVulture

Every children deserves a parent, but not all parents deserves a child...
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@terabyte2307

Your words should get repeated......children should not bear the burden....kids....just want "parents" to care........

@ghazalysi6574

my parents don't...wish I wasn't born

@lisamalabonmanoban1481

Precisely

@helenebennie3961

@@ghazalysi6574 that is terribly destructive to your self esteem. Hard to reach out and seek the people who will love you after that - that is the point of the song. Do you mind me asking how old you are?

@ghazalysi6574

​@@helenebennie3961 nobody likes me tbh...even my friends, I'm always the last priority to them which I don't blame them because when my mom can say such terrible stuff to me how can I blame strangers...the point of this song for me is to never have a child and never make someone live through this hell, I mean this world... and I'm 23 btw I just graduated from university

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@jipsigal

I was a ‘daddy’s girl’, growing up in the 60’s-70’s. Everytime my mom and dad had a fight, I saw my dad getting his keys and I would run outside and climb in the car ahead of my dad. He’d get in, look at me, and say ‘as long as you’re quiet’ and allow me to ride along, where he’d go for a coffee and get me a chocolate milk. I saw him simmer down, become calm, and after a bit we’d go home.
My mom, God Bless her in her pain, would snap at me, saying I was ‘taking sides’.
I was able to tell her, some years later before she passed (rather suddenly) from pancreatic cancer:
Mom. I wasn’t taking dad’s side. I just wanted to be with him to make sure HE CAME HOME.

This song encapsulates so many memories, so much pain…

@koodeyta

😢😢

@user-od2um9mw8o

Boy! That is a beautiful story. A movie story. Just awesome!

@jatinsharma5024

🙏🫡 How are you now?

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