Never Let You Go
Paper Lights Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You never let my head fall down, even when it hurt you too
I am like a tree, losing all it's leaves
But winter turns to Spring, I hope in the eventually
I'm never gonna let you go
I'm gonna fight for your love, I'm gonna give you more
Pushing my fingertips, on that summer we knew
Holding your hand, holding your heart in mine
I'm glad your still here, after all those times
I'm never gonna let you go
I'm gonna fight for your love, I'm gonna give you more
Even when it hurts to breathe
Even if you've lost your dreams
Even when your hope is weak
Even when it had to be
I'm never gonna let you go
I'm gonna fight for your love, I'm gonna give you more
The Paper Lights' song "Never Let You Go" is a heartfelt testament to the power of love and perseverance. The song opens with the image of a person leading another through darkness, presumably a metaphor for challenging times in life. The singer then acknowledges that their struggles have not gone unnoticed and that they have been supported unconditionally, even when it meant sacrificing the supporter’s own well-being. The following line," I am like a tree, losing all it's leaves," is itself a potent metaphor for the difficulty of losing one's own identity in the midst of hardship. However, the singer maintains that something new will eventually bloom in the winter’s place, and hope remains.
The chorus then asserts, "I'm never gonna let you go, I'm gonna fight for your love, I'm gonna give you more." It is a declaration of commitment and a promise to give as much, if not more than the support that was previously offered. The next verse describes a feeling of nostalgia and a longing to return to a happier time, which can be achieved through the presence of another. Despite the difficulties that have occurred between them and the things that have been lost, the person remains by their side. The final verse emphasizes the fact that sometimes, resilience lies in simply holding on and continuing to exist even when it feels unbearable. Through it all, the singer promises to stand by the other person and never let them go. It is a powerful and moving expression of devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Leading through the darkness, I feel you
I appreciate your guidance and support as you lead me through the difficult times
You never let my head fall down, even when it hurt you too
You were always there to hold me up even when it caused you pain
I am like a tree, losing all it's leaves
I feel like I am losing everything I have, just like a tree shedding its leaves
But winter turns to Spring, I hope in the eventually
I have faith that better times will come, just like winter changes to spring
Looking through the window, I feel you
I sense your presence and feel your love as I look out through the window
Pushing my fingertips, on that summer we knew
I remember the warmth of the summer we spent together as I touch my fingertips to the window
Holding your hand, holding your heart in mine
I am grateful to be able to hold your hand and feel your love
I'm glad your still here, after all those times
I am thankful that you have stayed with me through all the difficult times we have faced
Even when it hurts to breathe
Even when every breath is painful and difficult
Even if you've lost your dreams
Even if you have lost the things you once hoped for
Even when your hope is weak
Even when you feel like giving up hope
Even when it had to be
Even when the situation is difficult and challenging
I'm never gonna let you go
I will never give up on you or our love
I'm gonna fight for your love, I'm gonna give you more
I will do everything in my power to fight for our relationship and to give you all the love and support you deserve
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.