Don't Go
Marlon Jackson Lyrics

There you are again baby
Addressing the person who keeps coming back into the singer's life.

Let's stop fooling around
Asking the person to stop playing games.

Here we go again darling
Acknowledging the recurrent pattern of their relationship.

Wandering across town
Describing the aimless nature of the person's movements.

You keep running
Referencing the person's tendency to run away from their problems.

But you can't hide baby
Asserting the singer's awareness of the person's actions.

I know everywhere you go
Claiming that the singer is familiar with the person's whereabouts.

Just stand here darling
Asking the person to face their feelings and stay in the current moment.

And let you walk
Acknowledging the option of the person leaving but hoping for a different outcome.

Right out the door
Referring to the person's departure.

I'm begging you
Expressing the singer's plea for the person to stay.

Don't go nowhere baby
Repeating the request for the person not to leave.

I'll be right by your side
Promising to support the person through their struggles.

I'll love you
Declaring the singer's deep affection for the person.

Every night and day
Reiterating the singer's constant devotion.

I follow you - yeah
Admitting the artist's desire to be close to the person.

You're just the one I need
Stating the artist's belief that the person is essential to their happiness.

Girl I love you - ooh
Emphasizing the singer's affection for the person.

Listen honey won't you
Requesting the person's attention.

Let me show you
Offering to demonstrate the strength of their relationship.

My love
Referring to the depth of the artist's feelings.

Every night is yours
Implying the artist's willingness to share their time with the person.

And I just wanna
Expressing the singer's desire to take care of the person.

Telll you darling
Encouraging the person to listen closely to what is being said.

I'm not going to let you
Asserting the singer's intention of holding onto the person.

Walk out that door
Reiterating the request for the person to stay.

Darling can't you see
Asking the person to recognize the depth of their relationship.

I'll win your heart again
Expressing the artist's confidence that their love will prevail.

Baby won't you stay
Pleading with the person to remain in the relationship.

And we just be friends
Offering an alternative to ending the romantic association entirely.

Yes it's time
Acknowledging the necessity of making a decision.

Without you
Admitting that the artist cannot imagine a future without the person.

I'll never be the same again
Stating the significance of the person in the artist's life.

Are you going
Asking the person to clarify their intentions.

To stay
Requesting a commitment from the person.

You know I've always
Reinforcing the artist's long-standing feelings for the person.

Thought about
Implying the singer has been considering the relationship for some time.

I've always wanted you
Acknowledging the singer's desire for the person for an extended period.

I knew it was love
Reflecting upon the moment the singer realized their feelings for the person.

When I first met you
Describing the moment when the artist first encountered the person.