Don't Let Go
One Light Lyrics
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I thought I already left
But there's something about you that keeps me grounded here
I don't know why I'm feeling down
I'm not sure why I hate this town
But there's something in me that's keeping me around
I just want to know
Where do we stand and where will it go?
So don't let go, oh my heart
I'm begging please
Don't let go from the start
I thought that we'd let them know
Who we are, what we need
Don't let go
Am I the reason for our fall
The black paint's still on The wall
And I had my belief that it could wash away
You are the reason I'm around
I guess you have always been
And I hate myself thinking this time is different
But I'm not backing down
I just want to know
Will you hold on or will you let go
So don't let go, oh my heart
I'm begging please
Don't let go from the start
I thought that we'd let them know
Who we are, what we need
Don't let go
So don't let go, oh my heart
I'm begging please
Don't let go from the start
I thought that we'd let them know
Who we are, what we need
Don't let go
So, don't let go
I call on you but time is frozen
I'm broken down I know
Deep inside I am still hoping
Desperately holding on
I concentrate but I can't focus
Forgetting what I know
But deep inside I am still hoping
So don't let go, oh my heart
I'm begging please
Don't let go from the start
I thought that we'd let them know
Who we are, what we need
Don't let go
So don't let go, oh my heart
I'm begging please
Don't let go from the start
I thought that we'd let them know
Who we are, what we need
Oh
Don't let go
The lyrics of "Don't Let Go" by One Light portray a sense of confusion and uncertainty in a relationship. The singer expresses their puzzlement as to why they keep returning to this person, even though they thought they had moved on. There is something about this person that grounds them, making it difficult to leave.
The singer also acknowledges their feelings of sadness and discontentment, particularly in the town they are in. They question why they feel this way and wonder why they are being compelled to stay despite their dissatisfaction. There seems to be an internal struggle happening within the singer, keeping them attached to their current situation.
However, despite their internal conflict, the singer is determined not to give up. They plea with their heart not to let go and ask for clarification on where the relationship stands. They want to understand if their partner will hold on or let go, hoping that they can work through the challenges together.
The chorus repeats the plea for their partner not to let go. It shows the singer's fear of losing what they share, as they thought they would make a statement about who they are and what they need. The repetition emphasizes the sincerity and desperation the singer feels, longing for their partner to stay committed.
In the final section, the singer admits to feeling responsible for the downfall of the relationship, represented by the metaphorical black paint on the wall. Despite this, they also recognize that their partner has always been their reason to stay. Their self-critical thoughts make them question if this time is any different, indicating their fear of history repeating itself.
The concluding lines convey the singer's vulnerability and hopefulness. They recognize that time is frozen and they feel broken, but deep inside, they still cling to the hope that their partner won't let go. The repeated plea in the chorus serves as an emotional anchor, symbolizing their unwavering desire to preserve the relationship and find resolution.
Overall, "Don't Let Go" captures the complex emotions experienced when facing uncertainty in a relationship and the desperate plea to hold on to what is important. It speaks to the fear of losing connection, the desire for clarity, and the hope for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I came around
I'm uncertain about why I returned
I thought I already left
I believed I had already departed
But there's something about you that keeps me grounded here
However, there is a quality in you that keeps me rooted in this place
I don't know why I'm feeling down
I'm unsure why I'm experiencing sadness
I'm not sure why I hate this town
I don't comprehend why I despise this town
But there's something in me that's keeping me around
Yet, there is something within me that holds me here
No, I'm not backing down
No, I'm not retreating
I just want to know
I simply desire to understand
Where do we stand and where will it go?
What is the state of our relationship and what lies ahead?
So don't let go, oh my heart
Thus, please do not release your hold, my heart
I'm begging please
I beseech you
Don't let go from the start
Do not relinquish your grip from the beginning
I thought that we'd let them know
I believed that we would make it known
Who we are, what we need
Our identities and desires
Am I the reason for our fall
Could I be the cause of our decline
The black paint's still on The wall
The evidence of mistakes still lingers
And I had my belief that it could wash away
And I held the belief that it could be erased
You are the reason I'm around
You are the motivation for my presence
I guess you have always been
I suppose you have been all along
And I hate myself thinking this time is different
And I despise myself for thinking that this occasion is unique
But I'm not backing down
However, I'm not surrendering
I just want to know
I simply want to comprehend
Will you hold on or will you let go
Will you cling on or will you release your grip
So don't let go, oh my heart
Hence, do not release your hold, my heart
I'm begging please
I implore you
So, don't let go
So, please do not release
I call on you but time is frozen
I summon you but time stands still
I'm broken down I know
I am aware that I am shattered
Deep inside I am still hoping
Yet, within me, I still hold hope
Desperately holding on
Desperately clutching to the past
I concentrate but I can't focus
I try to concentrate but I cannot direct my attention
Forgetting what I know
Losing sight of what I understand
But deep inside I am still hoping
But deep within me, hope still resides
So don't let go, oh my heart
Thus, please do not release your hold, my heart
I'm begging please
I implore you
So don't let go, oh my heart
Thus, please do not release your hold, my heart
I thought that we'd let them know
I believed that we would make it known
Who we are, what we need
Our identities and desires
Oh
Oh
Don't let go
Do not release your grip
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alexander Asp, Eddie Zetterberg, Gabriel Westerlund, Linus Karlsson, Martin Tell, Pontus Persson
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