I Won't Let You Go
Morrison James Lyrics


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When it's black
Take a little time to hold yourself
Take a little time to feel around before it's gone
You won't let go but still keep from falling down
Remember how you save me now from all of my wrongs
Yeah

And if there's love just feel it
And if there's life will see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go

Say those words
Say those words like there's nothing else
Close your eyes and you might believe
That there is some way out

Open up
Open up your heart to me now
Let it all come pouring out
There's nothing I can't take

And if there's love just feel it
And if there's life will see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)

If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)

And if you feel the fading of the light
And you're too weak to carry on the fight
And all your friends that you care for have disappeared
I'll be here not gone, forever holding on

If there's love just feel it
And if there's life will see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)

If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)

I won't let you go
I won't let
I won't let you go
No, I won't let




I won't let you go
I won't let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Won't Let You Go" by James Morrison convey a message of empathy and a willingness to support someone in distress. The opening lines "When it's black, take a little time to hold yourself" suggest that the singer recognizes the dark moments in life and encourages the listener to take the time to care for themselves. The subsequent lines "You won't let go but still keep from falling down/Remember how you save me now from all of my wrongs" showcase the idea that even though the listener may feel alone, they have the power within themselves to save themselves and others.


The chorus builds upon this idea by urging the listener to acknowledge the love and life around them and not be alone in their struggles. The lines "And if there's love just feel it/And if there's life will see it/This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah/I won't let you go" reaffirm the singer's commitment to being there for the listener. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, as it reflects on feeling weak and alone, while also promising to always be there for the listener.


Overall, "I Won't Let You Go" is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of moments, there is love and support to be found. It encourages the listener to take care of themselves and reach out for help when needed, while also promising to be there for them.


Line by Line Meaning

When it's black
During tough times


Take a little time to hold yourself
Take a moment to comfort yourself


Take a little time to feel around before it's gone
Take advantage of the present moment before it passes


You won't let go but still keep from falling down
Trying to hold on against all odds


Remember how you save me now from all of my wrongs
Recalling how someone helped when things were difficult


And if there's love just feel it
Embracing love when it's present


And if there's life will see it
Finding the beauty in life


This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
Now is not the time to be by oneself


I won't let you go
Promise to help someone through tough times


Say those words
Expressing what's on one's mind


Say those words like there's nothing else
Speaking genuinely and honestly


Close your eyes and you might believe
Using imagination to find hope


That there is some way out
Having faith that solutions exist


Open up
Encouraging someone to share their feelings


Open up your heart to me now
Asking someone to be vulnerable


Let it all come pouring out
Encouraging someone to share everything


There's nothing I can't take
Being available and willing to support someone no matter what


If your sky is falling
If everything seems to be going wrong


Just take my hand and hold it
Letting someone know you are there for them


You don't have to be alone, alone yeah
Emphasizing that they have support


And if you feel the fading of the light
If hope seems to be slipping away


And you're too weak to carry on the fight
When someone is struggling to keep going


And all your friends that you care for have disappeared
When someone is feeling isolated and abandoned


I'll be here not gone, forever holding on
Assuring someone that you will always be there for them


I won't let you go
Promise to always be there for someone


No, I won't let
Promise to never give up or let go


I won't let you go
Promise to always be there for someone




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Brammer, James Morrison Catchpole, Stephen Paul Robson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@amitsood5776

Lyrics
When it's black
Take a little time to hold yourself
Take a little time to feel around before it's gone
You won't let go but still keep from falling down
Remember how you save me now from all of my wrongs
Yeah
And if there's love just feel it
And if there's life will see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
Say those words
Say those words like there's nothing else
Close your eyes and you might believe
That there is some way out
Open up
Open up your heart to me now
Let it all come pouring out
There's nothing I can't take
And if there's love just feel it
And if there's life will see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)
If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)
And if you feel the fading of the light
And you're too weak to carry on the fight
And all your friends that you care for have disappeared
I'll be here not gone, forever holding on
If there's love just feel it
And if there's life will see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)
If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)
I won't let you go
I won't let
I won't let you go
No, I won't let
I won't let you go
I won't let you go



@FatimaPereira-ej2eq

When it's black
Take a little time to hold yourself
Take a little time to feel around before it's gone
You won't let go but still keep from falling down
Remember how you save me now from all of my wrongs
Yeah
And if there's love just feel it
And if there's life will see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
Say those words
Say those words like there's nothing else
Close your eyes and you might believe
That there is some way out
Open up
Open up your heart to me now
Let it all come pouring out
There's nothing I can't take
And if there's love just feel it
And if there's life will see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)
If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)
And if you feel the fading of the light
And you're too weak to carry on the fight
And all your friends that you care for have disappeared
I'll be here not gone, forever holding on
If there's love just feel it
And if there's life will see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)
If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)
I won't let you go
I won't let
I won't let you go
No, I won't let
I won't let you go
I won't let you go



@israelamaccabee9569

"I Won't Let You Go"

When it's black
Take a little time to hold yourself
Take a little time to feel around before it's gone
You won't let go but you still keep on falling down
Remember how you save me now from all of my wrongs
Yeah

If there's love just feel it
And if there's life we'll see it
This is no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go

Say those words
Say those words like there's nothing else
Close your eyes and you might believe
That there is some way out
Yeah

Open up
Open up your heart to me now
Let it all come pouring out
There's nothing I can't take

And if there's love just feel it
And if there's life we'll see it
This is no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)

If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)

And if you feel the fading of the light
And you're too weak to carry on the fight
And all your friends that you count on have disappeared
I'll be here not gone, forever holding on

If there's love just feel it
And if there's life we'll see it
This is no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)

If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go)
(Won't let you go)

I won't let you go
I won't let
I won't let you go
No, I won't let
I won't let you go
I won't let you go



@diannegardoce9922

[Verse 1]
When it's black
Take a little time to hold yourself
Take a little time to feel around
Before it's gone
You won't let go
But you still keep on falling down
Remember how you saved me now
From all of my wrongs yeah

[Chorus]
If there's love just feel it
If there's life we'll see it
This is no time to be alone, alone, yeah
I, won't let you go

[Verse 2]
Say those words
Say those words like there's nothing else
Close your eyes and you might believe
That there is some way out yeah
Open up
Open up your heart to me now
Let it all come pouring out
There's nothing I can't take

[Chorus]
If there's love just feel it
And if there's life we'll see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone, yeah
I, won't let you go
If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone, yeah
I, won't let you go

[Bridge]
And if you feel the fading of the light
And you're too weak to carry on the fight
And all your friends that you count on have disappeared
I'll be here, not gone, forever, holding on, Oh

[Chorus]
If there's love just feel it
And if there's life we'll see it
This ain't no time to be alone, alone, yeah
I, won't let you go
If your sky is falling
Just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone, yeah
I won't let you go
I won't let you go, I won't let
I won't let you go, I won't let
I won't let you go
I won't let you go



All comments from YouTube:

@downtherabbitholetohell

The message in James' song is so powerful and ahead of its time. Depression and suicide are so prevalent now than ever before. Post pandemic there has been a 25% increase in depression and anxiety. Now James is facing the reality that this song explains. Rest in Peace Gill and much love to the two children and the rest of the family. James, you are strong and need to be there for the kids. Please reach out if you need too? A listening ear can help. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

@spud9192

I’m truly sorry for your loss Mr Morrison, thank you for helping me through hard times. Please remember we are here for you during your hard times too. Hope is eternal … 🌹

@nic9972

so upsetting

@chasedwar2

Yeah this song and video must hit really hard for him atm. I believe she was the mother of his two children too.

@mcwarre

​@@chasedwar2 I believe that he had known Gill since he was about 16

@adlinajay9953

I was just randomly thought of his song couple of minutes ago and heard this devastating news. my gosh

@humblewiz4953

​@@adlinajay9953what?

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@chriswilson9720

I suffer from depression...music is my release........songs like this keep me going....thank you James morrison and others

@traciebett5812

Same <3

@solsolange2927

❤ouça Bts love yourself

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