Not Gonna Let You Walk Away
LOLO Lyrics


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I've been waiting on the phone to ring
I ain't so good about answering
Why am I always high when you show up?
Sometimes your lover can be a friend
But sometimes lovers need to start again
Maybe I need to start giving up

If you wanna keep the diamonds that you bought me
You can have them, it will your mama reason to smile
And we can keep on talking 'bout how all we need is magic
But the misdirection follow the miles

Oho, NOT GONNA LET YOU WALK AWAY
Oho, without saying you're sorry
Oho, without saying you're sorry
But I'm not

Well you win one, then you lose them
And you can tip toe around every problem
We gave hospitality to the pain
Just be man enough to say you were wrong
I don't expect your judge

Oho, NOT GONNA LET YOU WALK AWAY
Oho, without saying you're sorry
Oho, without saying you're sorry




But I'm NOT GONNA LET YOU WALK AWAY
Oho, without saying you're sorry

Overall Meaning

In LOLO's "Not Gonna Let You Walk Away," the artist explores the complicated nature of romantic relationships, particularly the struggle to communicate and work through challenges. The lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and weariness on the part of the singer, who has been waiting for their partner to reach out but feels conflicted about how to respond when they finally do. The lines "I've been waiting on the phone to ring / I ain't so good about answering" convey a sense of ambivalence and emotional distance, as if the singer is unsure whether they truly want to reconnect with their partner.


Later in the song, LOLO hints at the possibility of a fresh start, but also acknowledges the difficulty of letting go of what has already been lost. The reference to "diamonds that you bought me" suggests that the relationship may have been characterized by material gifts and a focus on surface-level displays of affection. However, LOLO seems to recognize that these things can't substitute for genuine connection and understanding. Ultimately, the chorus repeats the refrain "Not gonna let you walk away without saying you're sorry," suggesting that the singer wants to work through their issues with their partner, but also needs to feel heard and seen in the process.


Overall, LOLO's lyrics capture the complexities of relationships, particularly the challenges of vulnerability and honest communication. The song conveys a sense of frustration, longing, and hope, all swirling together in a bittersweet mixture that is both relatable and poignant.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been waiting on the phone to ring
I have been waiting for you to call me.


I ain't so good about answering
I am not very good at answering the phone.


Why am I always high when you show up?
Why do I always feel high whenever you come around?


Sometimes your lover can be a friend
Your lover can sometimes also be your friend.


But sometimes lovers need to start again
Sometimes lovers need to start their relationship over.


Maybe I need to start giving up
Perhaps I need to start letting go.


If you wanna keep the diamonds that you bought me
If you want to keep the diamonds that you gave me.


You can have them, it will your mama reason to smile
You can keep the diamonds to make your mother happy.


And we can keep on talking 'bout how all we need is magic
We can continue discussing how everything will work out magically.


But the misdirection follow the miles
However, distance can cause confusion and misdirection.


Oho, NOT GONNA LET YOU WALK AWAY
I am not going to let you walk away.


Oho, without saying you're sorry
Without you telling me that you are sorry.


Oho, without saying you're sorry
Without you apologizing.


But I'm not
But I am not going to let you go.


Well you win one, then you lose them
Sometimes you win in a relationship, and sometimes you lose.


And you can tip toe around every problem
You can avoid dealing with every issue in the relationship.


We gave hospitality to the pain
We accepted the pain in our relationship.


Just be man enough to say you were wrong
Just have the courage to admit you were wrong.


I don't expect your judge
I do not expect you to judge me.


Oho, NOT GONNA LET YOU WALK AWAY
I am not going to let you walk away.


Oho, without saying you're sorry
Without you telling me that you are sorry.


Oho, without saying you're sorry
Without you apologizing.


But I'm NOT GONNA LET YOU WALK AWAY
But I am not going to let you leave.


Oho, without saying you're sorry
Without you telling me that you are sorry.




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sam20mx

I've been waiting on the phone to ring
I ain't so good about answering
Why am I always high when you show up?
Sometimes your lover can be a friend
But sometimes lovers need to start again
Maybe I need to start giving up

If you wanna keep the diamonds
That you bought me you can have them
It 'ill your mama reason to smile
And we can keep on talking 'bout how all we need is magic
But the misdirection follow the miles

Not gonna let you walk away
Without saying you're sorry
Without saying you're sorry
I'm not

Well you win one, then you lose 'em
And you can tiptoe around every problem
We gave hospitality to the pain
Just be man enough to say you were wrong
I don't expect you to change

Not gonna let you walk away
Without saying you're sorry
Without saying you're sorry
Oh, but I'm not gonna let you walk away
No, without saying you're sorry



All comments from YouTube:

Stacy

LOLO is amazing. Her voice is one in a million and she has a certain charisma to her that you can even feel through a screen. Please never stop making music!

Sky Harris

LOLO's voice is beautifully badass and so is this song! Gives me chills dude...

Marci

She deserves more recignition and credit for her beautiful lyrical songs. Loving her for eternity! 💚

Stacey Foley

I heard this song for the first time this morning and cried !! What a woman , what a voice

kevin benedek

Wondering why I've never seen her before. Fantastic voice. I'm usually not a female vocal fan, but respect to her voice.

Ben

I feel this song in my heart

S.O.W.A.

She should be more famous! Amazing voice, amazing music and amazing lyrics <3

dkerris

Your voice doesn't need much accompaniment. This song is proof. Keep the instruments simple and few. Let your voice shine.

lunewolf01

I can't believe.. 6 years later and this song hasn't hit over a million views... Blows my mind

Victor Hugo

amei essa música.😋😎😍🙌🎼🎵🎶🎧📲

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