Never Let You Go
Ofln - Third Eye Blind Lyrics
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She's sneaky and smoked out
And it's starting to show
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
You say that I've changed
Well, maybe I did
But even if I changed
What's wrong with it
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you turn around your back on each other
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
And all our friends are gone and gone
And all the time moves on and on
And all I know is it's wrong, it's wrong
And all I know is it's wrong, it's wrong
(It's wrong, it's wrong, it's wrong)
If there's a reason, it's lost on me
Maybe we'll be friends, I guess we'll see
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
Turn around your back on each other
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around, let's turn on each other
Good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
Turn around your back on each other
What a good idea
I remember the stupid things, the mood rings, the bracelets and the beads
Nickels and dimes, yours and mine, did you cash in on your dreams?
You don't dream for me, no
You don't dream for me, no
But I still feel you pulsing like sonar from the days in the waves
That girl is like a sunburn
I would like to save
That the girl is like a sunburn
I would like to save
She's like a sunburn
She's like a sunburn
The lyrics to "Never Let You Go" by Third Eye Blind explore the themes of change and betrayal in a relationship. The song begins by acknowledging that there are valid reasons for ending the relationship, as the partner has become sneaky and addicted to drugs, traits that are becoming evident. However, despite the shortcomings, the singer expresses their determination to hold onto the relationship and not let it go.
The lyrics suggest that there is a history of turning their backs on each other, breaking promises, and betraying trust. The idea of breaking a promise to one's mother implies the seriousness of the betrayal. The singer rejects the notion that they have changed and questions what is wrong with personal growth or change within a relationship.
As the song progresses, the lyrics emphasize the loss of friends and the passing of time. The singer acknowledges that something is wrong within the relationship and questions if there is even a reason to continue. The hope of remaining friends is expressed, but there is uncertainty whether they will be able to salvage the relationship.
The final verse brings in nostalgic memories of the past. The mention of "stupid things" like mood rings, bracelets, and beads evoke a sense of innocence and simplicity. The lyrics imply that the partner no longer dreams for the singer, suggesting a lack of shared aspirations. Despite this, there is still a lingering connection, represented by the imagery of pulsing like sonar from their time spent in the waves. The comparison of the partner to a sunburn, something that causes pain and needs saving, implies a mix of affection and hurt in the relationship.
Overall, the song captures the struggle of holding onto a relationship that is filled with doubt, betrayal, and a sense of lingering connection.
Line by Line Meaning
There's every good reason for letting you go
There are multiple valid justifications for ending our relationship
She's sneaky and smoked out
She is devious and frequently under the influence of drugs
And it's starting to show
Her true nature and behavior are becoming evident
I'll never let you go
I will always hold onto you
I'll never let you turn around your back on each other
I will not allow us to betray and abandon one another
That's a good idea, break a promise to your mother
It's an awful concept to break a promise made to your mother
You say that I've changed
You claim that I have transformed
Well, maybe I did
Perhaps I indeed underwent some alterations
But even if I changed
Nevertheless, even if I truly did change
What's wrong with it
What is inherently problematic about it
And all our friends are gone and gone
We have lost all of our friends
And all the time moves on and on
Time continues to pass without ceasing
And all I know is it's wrong, it's wrong
All I am aware of is that it is incorrect
(It's wrong, it's wrong, it's wrong)
(It is incorrect, it is incorrect, it is incorrect)
If there's a reason, it's lost on me
If there is a logical explanation, I fail to comprehend it
Maybe we'll be friends, I guess we'll see
Perhaps we can maintain a friendly relationship, only time will tell
Turn around, let's turn on each other
Let's face each other and escalate our conflicts
What a good idea
What a brilliant suggestion
I remember the stupid things, the mood rings, the bracelets and the beads
I recall the foolish aspects, like mood rings, bracelets, and beads
Nickels and dimes, yours and mine, did you cash in on your dreams?
Small amounts of money, belonging to both of us, did you abandon your aspirations for financial gain?
You don't dream for me, no
You do not envision a future with me
But I still feel you pulsing like sonar from the days in the waves
However, I still sense your presence and influence, like sonar echoes from our time spent together
That girl is like a sunburn
That girl is reminiscent of a painful sunburn
I would like to save
I wish I could protect and rescue her
She's like a sunburn
She resembles a sunburn
She's like a sunburn
She is comparable to a sunburn
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Written by: Stephan Jenkins
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