Please Don't
Marjorie Fair Lyrics
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And what you are
To the one in front of you
You gave yourself to lean upon
But now you're gone
Please don't ever say
That you have seen that and you know
Who gave himself to lean upon
But now he's gone
Please don't be afraid of all you're made of
And what you
To the one in front of you
You gave yourself to lean upon
But now you're gone
The lyrics of Marjorie Fair's song "Please Don't" express a message of reassuring someone not to be afraid of who they are and the parts of themselves that they may not fully understand. The opening lines implore the listener to not let their fears consume them and prevent them from being vulnerable with others. The second stanza expands on this idea, urging the listener not to make assumptions about another person's experiences and emotions, or to claim that they fully understand another person's struggles.
The repeated refrain "you gave yourself to lean upon, but now you're gone" adds a sense of loss and longing to the song, hinting at a relationship that has ended or a connection that has been lost. It also underscores the importance of relying on others for support and the pain that comes when that support is no longer available.
Overall, "Please Don't" is a poignant invitation to be brave in the face of fear and to build meaningful connections with others. It encourages the listener to be open and vulnerable with others, to honor the complexities of their own thoughts and feelings, and to cultivate compassion and empathy for those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't be afraid of all you're made of
Don't be scared of your own identity and what defines you
And what you are
Emphasizing the importance of accepting yourself for who you are
To the one in front of you
Referring to someone who is present physically or emotionally
You gave yourself to lean upon
You supported and relied on that person for comfort and strength
But now you're gone
That person is no longer there for you, leaving you feeling lost and alone
Please don't ever say
Asking the person not to claim that they understand or know everything
That you have seen that and you know
Implying that the person doesn't truly comprehend what's happening
The one in front of you
Reiterating the presence of another individual who you rely on
Who gave himself to lean upon
That person also put their trust in someone for support and guidance
But now he's gone
They too have left, leaving the artist feeling vulnerable and exposed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SEBASTIAN WEISS
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