Mikal Cronin (born December 26, 1985) is an American musician and songwrite… Read Full Bio ↴Mikal Cronin (born December 26, 1985) is an American musician and songwriter. He has released four solo albums and several singles. Cronin is also a member of the bands Okie Dokie, Epsilons, Party Fowl and Moonhearts, and occasionally plays bass guitar and adds backing vocals in Ty Segall's live band; he has also released an album and a single in collaboration with Segall.

Don't Let Me Go
Mikal Cronin Lyrics

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It's a game we tried, and ran out our time
It's a side of me that I cannot find

Don't let me go, don't let me go
'Cause I don't want, don't want to know
Is it my fault we could not grow?

Can't take this feeling from me

Shine on bright above me
Be the light that guides me up and through the fog
You're all I know

It's a change of heart that we can't ignore
There's a part of me that will still be yours

Don't let me go, don't let me go
'Cause I don't want, don't want to know
Is it my fault we could not grow?

Can't take this feeling from me
Shine on bright above me

Be the light that guides me up and through the fog
You're all I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mikal Cronin's song "Feel Like" are about a relationship that could not work and two individuals who had to part ways. The first two lines indicate that the relationship was something they both attempted but ultimately it did not last. Despite the attempts to make it work, there is a sense of loss and confusion, highlighted by the line, "It's a side of me that I cannot find."

The next verse talks about the fear of letting go and moving on, as indicated by the repetition of "Don't let me go." The singer does not want to know the reasons why it failed or if they were at fault for it. This reveals a sense of desperation and unwillingness to accept the truth.

The chorus is a plea for someone or something to guide them through the fog of the relationship's end. In this case, the singer is asking for the person they have lost to be the "light that guides me up and through the fog." The final lines convey that the relationship is over and there is a sense of acceptance. "It's a change of heart that we can't ignore. There's a part of me that will still be yours." Even though the relationship is no more, the person who they were with will still have a place in their heart.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a game we tried, and ran out our time
We attempted to make our relationship work, but it eventually fizzled out due to a lack of time

It's a side of me that I cannot find
I have trouble identifying and accepting a certain aspect of myself

Don't let me go, don't let me go
I am pleading for my partner to not give up on me and our relationship

'Cause I don't want, don't want to know
I desire to avoid the potential knowledge of what caused our relationship to fail

Is it my fault we could not grow?
I question if I am the reason why our relationship didn't flourish

Can't take this feeling from me
I am unable to get rid of this sensation that I have

Shine on bright above me
I want something or someone to provide light and positivity in my life

Be the light that guides me up and through the fog
This light that I long for will show me the path to a clearer and better future

You're all I know
My partner is the only constant and familiar thing in my life

It's a change of heart that we can't ignore
Despite our efforts, there has been a major shift in our feelings that we can't deny

There's a part of me that will still be yours
Even if we go our separate ways, a piece of me will always belong to my partner