Don't Let Me Stop You
Kelly Clarkson 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 © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, ANDREAS ROMDHANE, JOSEF LAROSSI, MATS VALENTIN

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on Since U Been Gone

This song resonates with me the most right now since as recent as last Sunday, I was set free from a relationship with a man like this.

Here's the thing, we started out friends
It was cool but IT WAS ALL PRETEND [on HIS part]

HOW COME I'D NEVER HEAR YOU SAY
"I just wanna be with you"?
Guess YOU never felt that way [(But HE expected me to feel that way)]

Such an amazing song!

Ricky


on Broken & Beautiful (from the movie UGLYDOLLS)

What do they mean with the words:
We're walking on the ocean, turning water into wine
*reference to?*

Ricky


on Broken & Beautiful (from the movie UGLYDOLLS)

We're walking on the ocean, turning water into wineWe bury our emotion and

We're walking on the ocean, turning water into wine. *what is the meaning of this line?

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