Begging to You
Marty Robbins Lyrics


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I left you this morning...couldn't take any more...
You laughed and dared me...to walk out the door...
You said that I'd come back ...you knew what I'd do...
And you know you were right, 'cause I'm back here tonight
Begging to you.

I won't disappoint you...I'm beggin' to stay....
But that's what you wanted...to hear any way...
It must make you happy...to make me so blue...
What a pitiful sight I...must be tonight begging to you.

You don't want my loving...but you let me stay 'round...
I guess just to walk on...so you don't touch the ground...




To you it don't matter...what you cause me to do...
As long as you keep me...begging to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Begging to You" by Marty Robbins tells the story of a man who is unable to leave a toxic relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who has reached his breaking point and leaves his partner, but ultimately returns, unable to break free from their hold on him. The song opens with the singer leaving his partner, but being taunted into returning. The partner knows that he will be back, and this admission is followed by the line "And you know you were right, 'cause I'm back here tonight, Begging to you."


The singer begs his partner to let him stay, despite the fact that he knows that it is not what they want. He acknowledges that he is being manipulated and that they are delighting in his pain. However, he is so desperate to be with them that he is willing to endure the suffering that it entails. The final lines of the song highlight the singer's desperation, as he acknowledges that his partner does not love him and only keeps him around to maintain their own power.


This song speaks to the human condition of being trapped in a toxic relationship, unable to free oneself from the emotional hold of another person. It highlights the power dynamics that exist in such relationships and how the abused partner can become trapped in a cycle of emotional manipulation and dependency. The song's emotional depth and honesty have ensured its popularity and ensured that its message continues to resonate with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

I left you this morning...couldn't take any more...
I walked out because I couldn't handle being with you any longer.


You laughed and dared me...to walk out the door...
You didn't think I had the guts to leave, so you challenged me to do it.


You said that I'd come back ...you knew what I'd do...
You were so confident that I'd return to you, you practically predicted it.


And you know you were right, 'cause I'm back here tonight Begging to you.
You were right, because here I am begging you to let me stay.


I won't disappoint you...I'm beggin' to stay....
I'm begging to stay because I don't want to disappoint you.


But that's what you wanted...to hear any way...
I know you wanted me to beg, and now I am.


It must make you happy...to make me so blue...
It seems like it makes you happy to see me upset and desperate for your affection.


What a pitiful sight I...must be tonight begging to you.
I must look pitiful begging for your love tonight.


You don't want my loving...but you let me stay 'round...
You don't actually want my love, but you keep me around anyway.


I guess just to walk on...so you don't touch the ground...
You keep me around so you can feel superior and in control.


To you it don't matter...what you cause me to do...
You don't care about the pain you cause me, as long as I keep begging for your love.


As long as you keep me...begging to you
As long as I keep begging for your love, you're satisfied.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARTY ROBBINS

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@mildredplummer

One of the best songs I have ever heard. Marty Robbins wrote some of the best songs I've ever heard. The way his voice is the best sound I've ever

@colinbarnsdale8017

Been a Marty Robbins fan since the sixties ,the best male country singer and storyteller by far R.I.P. god bless you.

@paulhudson4445

The best story teller,one of the best voice you will ever hear. Rest in peace Marty Robbins.

@hutch5860

On this date Oct. 30, 2018, this Man is still the very BEST Country Music singer, song writer, Best Voice of all time. No comparison at all to today's crap they try to call country.

@brendaortiz-vh4fu

That's for sure!!!!

@barbsparks9119

The country music is discussting.

@adquinn100

However, Merle Haggard is so close it's impossible to say

@walliegirl2

There are some really great country musicians now. They just don't get played on the radio. Andrew Combs is a really great singer songwriter. The Wild Feathers are really great as well.

@charliecroft7012

Country music is gone after we lose what few we have left..very sad but very true 👍 😔 😢

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@vickivestal353

Never was and never will be a more beautiful voice!

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