Don't Let Go
Kristal and Jonny Boy Lyrics


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Thought we were in love
Thought it was enough
I don't know. I don't know
You told me that you loved me
Then showed me something ugly
Was it all a lie
Should we say goodbye
Laying on your chest hear your heart beating
Telling how you feel, says you don't need me
Don't need me, don't need me
Why won't you let me go
Broken long ago and I'm still bleeding
Wake before the sun's up for a reason
For a reason, for a reason
Why won't you let me go
Let me go
Why won't you let me go
Tell me if you wanna stay
I can sense you feel a-way
But I don't know
Maybe I should go
Don't need to say nothing to me
The spaces you're leaving between--your words and me
Is energy
Laying on your chest hear your heart beating
Telling how you feel, says you don't need me
Don't need me, don't need me
Why won't you let me go
Broken long ago and I'm still bleeding
Wake before the sun's up for a reason
For a reason, for a reason
Why won't you let me go
Let me go
Why won't you let me go
Let me go
Why won't you let me go
Gotta be cautious
Making me nauseous
Guessing your thoughts is getting too hard
Laying on your chest hear your heart beating
Telling how you feel, says you don't need me
Don't need me, don't need me
Why won't you let me go
Broken long ago and I'm still bleeding
Wake before the sun's up for a reason
For a reason, for a reason
Why won't you let me go
Let me go
Why won't you let me go




Let me go
Why won't you let it go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kristal and Jonny Boy's song "Don't Let Go" depict a conflicted relationship where one person is questioning the love and sincerity of their partner. The singer initially believed they were in love and that it was enough, but now they are uncertain and confused. The partner had previously professed their love, but their actions revealed something ugly, leaving the singer to question if it was all a lie. The singer contemplates whether they should say goodbye, feeling emotionally drained and still hurting from the past.


The chorus highlights the singer's plea to be released from the relationship. They express the pain of being broken long ago and still bleeding, wanting to be set free. Despite waking before the sun's up, there seems to be no clear reason for their partner to hold on and not let go.


In the second verse, the singer asks their partner to communicate honestly if they want to stay. They sense that their partner feels a certain way but are not sure what it is. The partner's lack of words and distance creates a sense of energy between them, yet it remains unspoken and unexplained.


The bridge introduces a feeling of uncertainty and doubt in the relationship. The singer feels cautious and even nauseous because they find it increasingly difficult to guess their partner's thoughts. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the plea to be let go, highlighting the ongoing pain and the desire for release.


Overall, "Don't Let Go" portrays a relationship filled with doubts, uncertainty, and emotional pain. The lyrics reflect the singer's longing to be released from a relationship that seems to have lost its sincerity and authenticity.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought we were in love
We believed that what we had was love


Thought it was enough
We thought our love was sufficient


I don't know. I don't know
I am unsure. I am uncertain


You told me that you loved me
You expressed your love for me


Then showed me something ugly
Subsequently, you revealed something unpleasant


Was it all a lie
Was everything you said false


Should we say goodbye
Should we end our relationship


Laying on your chest hear your heart beating
Reclining on your chest, I can hear the sound of your heartbeat


Telling how you feel, says you don't need me
Expressing your emotions, you convey that you don't require my presence


Don't need me, don't need me
You don't have a need for me


Why won't you let me go
What's the reason behind your refusal to release me


Broken long ago and I'm still bleeding
I have been shattered for a while and I am still suffering


Wake before the sun's up for a reason
I rise before dawn with a purpose or motivation


For a reason, for a reason
There is an explanation or cause


Let me go
Allow me to leave


Tell me if you wanna stay
Inform me if you desire to continue with this relationship


I can sense you feel a-way
I can perceive that you are experiencing some kind of emotion


But I don't know
However, I am unaware


Maybe I should go
Perhaps I should depart


Don't need to say nothing to me
You don't have to utter any words to me


The spaces you're leaving between--your words and me
The distance you create with your words and your presence


Is energy
It holds a certain power or force


Gotta be cautious
We must be careful


Making me nauseous
Causing me to feel sick or uncomfortable


Guessing your thoughts is getting too hard
Attempting to infer your thoughts is becoming increasingly challenging


Let me go
Allow me to leave


Why won't you let it go
What is the reason for your reluctance to relinquish it




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Written by: Kristal Threatt

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