The Beat
Mark Diamond Lyrics


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Were standing here all alone in your drive way
Red sun slipping down and its getting late
I try to turn and walk away
I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go

There's an ocean in your eyes
And I'm waiting for the tide to break
There's a world full of lies and I'm trying to make the right mistake

My hands start shaking I cant take it any more
Your heart is breaking but you still close the door

You are the beat to my soul and I am, well I am yours
You're my gravity, the push and the pull
I don't wanna go

I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna go, go

It hit me then when I left and drove away
Maybe what's best was there in the first place
I wanna turn back is it too late
You're already gone, you're already gone

There's an ocean in your eyes and I'm standing in the tidal wave
There's a world full of lies did I make the wrong mistake

My hands start shaking I cant take it anymore
Your heart is breaking but you still close the door

You are the beat to my soul and I am, well I am yours
You're my gravity the push and the pull
I don't wanna go

I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna go, go

I'm asking you now
Baby lets work this out
You say the moons going down
Go home

You are the beat to my soul and I am, well I am yours
You're my gravity, the push and the pull
I don't wanna go

I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna go, go, go, go, go

I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna go, go, go, go, go

I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna go, go, go, go, go

I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna go, go, go, go, go

I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna go, go, go, go, go

I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go
I don't wanna go, go, go, go, go

I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go




I don't wanna go,
Go Home

Overall Meaning

In Mark Diamond's song The Beat, the lyrics tell the story of a person who is conflicted about leaving a loved one. The song is set in a driveway at sunset with emotions high as the singer tries to walk away but cannot bring themselves to leave. They describe 'an ocean in [the loved one's] eyes' and the feeling of waiting for 'the tide to break'. The singer is aware of the dishonesty in the world but is trying to make the right choice despite their hands shaking. The song's theme is the push and pull of a relationship where the loved one is the 'beat to [the singer's] soul' and they cannot bear to leave. The chorus repeats 'I don't wanna go' multiple times, emphasizing the difficulty of the decision to leave.


The song is melancholic and haunting with striking lyrics that evoke visuals of an endless ocean and a setting sun. It is a poignant representation of the internal turmoil that occurs when someone contemplates leaving a deeply meaningful connection. Despite knowing the potential for heartbreak, the singer still holds out hope for reconciliation and is shown finally asking the loved one to work it out. Overall, 'The Beat' is a heartfelt and beautifully written song that connects with listeners who have experienced a hard decision and aching heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Were standing here all alone in your drive way
We are standing in your driveway by ourselves


Red sun slipping down and its getting late
The sun is setting and it's getting late


I try to turn and walk away
I attempt to leave


I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go
I don't want to leave


There's an ocean in your eyes
Your eyes have an ocean-like quality to them


And I'm waiting for the tide to break
I am waiting for a moment of intensity or change


There's a world full of lies and I'm trying to make the right mistake
There is a world of deception, and I am doing my best to make the right choice


My hands start shaking I cant take it any more
I am becoming anxious and agitated


Your heart is breaking but you still close the door
You are hurt, but you still shut me out


You are the beat to my soul and I am, well I am yours
You are the rhythm that moves me, and I belong to you


You're my gravity, the push and the pull
You exert a strong force on me, both drawing me in and pushing me away


It hit me then when I left and drove away
I realized when I left and drove away


Maybe what's best was there in the first place
Perhaps what was best was there from the beginning


I wanna turn back is it too late
I want to go back, but it may be too late


You're already gone, you're already gone
You have already left


There's an ocean in your eyes and I'm standing in the tidal wave
Your eyes are intense and powerful, and I am in the midst of it


There's a world full of lies did I make the wrong mistake
There is a world of deception, and I am questioning whether I made the right decision


I'm asking you now
I am asking you a question


Baby lets work this out
Let's find a solution to our problems


You say the moons going down
You mention that the moon is setting


Go home
Leave


I don't wanna go, go, go, go, go
I really don't want to leave


I don't wanna go,
I don't want to leave


Go Home
Leave




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