Don't Let Go
King I.S.O Lyrics

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Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock.
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so happy I got you here,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
Don't let go, Don't let go.

Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!

Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
Don't let go, Don't let go.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!

Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
If it wasn't for havin' you,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!

One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
One thing, baby, I'll never stand,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.

Don't let go!
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of King I.S.O's song Don't Let Go are a declaration of love and the fear of losing it. The song starts with the sound of a whistle at ten o'clock, which sets the mood for the rock and roll action. The repetition of the phrase "Don't let go" in each stanza, implies the fear of losing the woman he loves. The lyrics reflect the singer's happiness of being with the woman and how she keeps him smiling from ear to ear. He is eager to be with her, and his love for her is like a storm inside his brain, represented by thunder, lightning, wind, and rain. The imagery reflects the intensity of his emotions.

The second half of the song turns a little somber, where the singer fears losing the woman he loves. He refers to a hound dog barking up on the hill, representing the danger of losing the love. He acknowledges that he would be in the hound dog's situation, barking and howling, without the woman's presence. Finally, the song concludes with the fear of losing the woman to someone else. He assures her that he will always be loyal and begs her not to let go.

Line by Line Meaning

Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock.
It's time to get moving and start enjoying the night.

Don't let go, Don't let go.
Hold on tight and don't give up.

Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Let's have some fun and dance.

I'm so happy I got you here,
I'm grateful you're with me.

Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
You make me happy.

Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
This emotion is overwhelming.

Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I wouldn't trade this moment for anything.

I love you so, Just hold me tight.
I care about you deeply.

Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
There's chaos around us.

Love is stormin' inside my brain,
I'm consumed by feelings for you.

I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
I'm impatient to experience more with you.