Darlin'
Kim & The Cinders Lyrics

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No no no my dalin'
You won't keep me cryin'
No no no my darlin'
No no no

Darling you know that I love you
More than you will ever know
But the time has changed and I don’t want you back Darling you know that I love you

Day by day I often show
All this love for you but you didn’t love me back

No no no my dalin'
You won't keep me cryin'
No no no my darlin'
No no no

No no no my dalin'
You won't keep me cryin'
No no no my darlin'
No no no

Darling you know that I am careful
About who I give my heart to
Thought you were the one but I guess I was wrong

Darlin' why did you break my heart
Made my eyes just fill with tears
Now I’m walking out and you can’t come along

No no no my dalin'
You won't keep me cryin'
No no no my darlin'
No no no

No no no my dalin'
You won't keep me cryin'
No no no my darlin'
No no no

I have to go now
Don’t you wait up for me
We had a good thing
But now it’s time to say goodbye

No no no my dalin'
You won't keep me cryin'
No no no my darlin'
No no no

No no no my dalin'
You won't keep me cryin'
No no no my darlin'
No no no

No no no my dalin'
You won't keep me cryin'
No no no my darlin'
No no no

No no no my dalin'
You won't keep me cryin'

No no no my darlin'
No no no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kim & The Cinders's song "Darlin'" convey a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The singer starts by expressing their refusal to continue crying over their beloved, emphasizing that they have reached a breaking point and are no longer able to endure the pain caused by the relationship.

The singer then addresses their love for the person, stating that they love them deeply and more than they will ever know. However, they acknowledge that things have changed and they no longer want the person back in their life. It is clear that the individual's love was not reciprocated, as the singer expresses their disappointment in not being loved back despite their constant displays of affection.

The second paragraph delves deeper into the singer's careful attitude towards love, indicating that they are mindful of who they give their heart to. They believed that the person was the right one for them, but it is revealed that they were mistaken. The individual's actions have led to a broken heart and tears filling the singer's eyes. As a result, the singer has decided to leave the relationship and states that the person cannot come along with them on this journey.

The final paragraph represents the singer's resolution to leave the relationship behind. They express that it's time to say goodbye and that the person should not wait up for them. Although they acknowledge that they had something good in the past, the time has come to move on. The repetition of "No no no" underscores the singer's determination and refusal to continue enduring the pain caused by the relationship, emphasizing their final decision to leave and not be kept crying by their former love.

Line by Line Meaning

No no no my dalin'
I refuse to be tricked or manipulated by you

You won't keep me cryin'
I won't let you make me sad or upset

No no no my darlin'
I won't tolerate this behavior from someone I love

Darling you know that I love you
My affection for you is genuine

More than you will ever know
I love you deeply and intensely

But the time has changed and I don’t want you back
I have moved on and don't desire a reunion

Day by day I often show
I consistently demonstrate my love for you

All this love for you but you didn’t love me back
Despite my love for you, you didn't reciprocate

Darling you know that I am careful
I am cautious and selective in my relationships

About who I give my heart to
I choose carefully who I invest my emotions in

Thought you were the one but I guess I was wrong
I once believed you were my soulmate, but I was mistaken