Thanks Hayley.
Never Let This Go
Paramore Lyrics
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Beating it won't hurt this much
And never will I have to
Answer again to anyone
Please don't get me wrong
Because I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
But now I feel like I don't know you
One day you'll get sick of saying
That everything's alright
And by then I'm sure I'll be
Pretending just like I am tonight
Please don't get me wrong
Because I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't wanna be alone,
But now I feel like I don't know you
Let this go,
Let this go
I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't wanna be alone,
But now I feel like I don't know you
And I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
That now I feel like I don't know you
The opening lines of the song "Maybe if my heart stops beating it won't hurt this much" implies that the singer is in a lot of pain, and feels like he/she cannot bear it any longer. The second line "And never will I have to answer again to anyone" suggests that the source of the pain might be due to other people's expectations, and the singer possibly feels overwhelmed by the pressure of living up to them. The song then transitions into the chorus "Please don't get me wrong, because I'll never let this go, But I can't find the words to tell you, I don't wanna be alone, But now I feel like I don't know you". Essentially, the singer is saying that they are holding on to something, but cannot articulate what it is, and that they are afraid of being alone, but they feel like they don't truly know the people around them.
The feeling behind the second verse is pretty much the same as the first one. "One day you'll get sick of saying that everything's alright" seems to suggest that people are always asking each other whether everything is okay, and it becomes tiresome. The singer might be yearning for something deeper than these superficial exchanges. The song ends with the same chorus, emphasizing the fact that the singer wishes to hold on to something but doesn’t know what it is and is afraid of being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe if my heart stops
Beating it won't hurt this much
And never will I have to
Answer again to anyone
The singer is feeling pain and heartbreak and is wondering if it would be better if they simply stopped feeling by dying. They also wish to escape their current situation where they feel the need to answer to others.
Please don't get me wrong
Because I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't wanna be alone,
But now I feel like I don't know you
The singer is holding onto their feelings and emotions, but is struggling to communicate their desire for someone else's company. They feel distant from the person they are speaking to, as if they don't really know them.
One day you'll get sick of saying
That everything's alright
And by then I'm sure I'll be
Pretending just like I am tonight
The singer predicts a future where the person they are speaking to will get tired of pretending everything is fine. The singer admits that they themselves are also pretending in the present moment.
Let this go,
Let this go
The singer is trying to convince themselves to let go of their feelings and emotions, but is having a hard time doing so.
I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't wanna be alone,
But now I feel like I don't know you
The singer repeats their struggle to hold onto their emotions while struggling to express their desire for company. They feel disconnected from the person they are talking to.
And I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
That now I feel like I don't know you
The singer reiterates that they can't let go of their feelings, but they still feel distanced from the person they are speaking to, as if they don't really know them.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Joshua Neil Farro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JasonLSmallsJunior
[Verse 1]
Maybe if my heart stops beating
It won't hurt this much
And never will I have to answer
Again to anyone
[Pre-Chorus]
Please don't get me wrong
[Chorus]
Because I'll never let this go
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't want to be alone
But now I feel like I don't know you, whoa
[Verse 2]
One day you'll get sick of
Saying that everything's alright
And by then I'm sure I'll be pretending
Just like I am tonight
[Pre-Chorus]
Please don't get me wrong
[Chorus]
Because I'll never let this go
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't want to be alone
But now I feel like I don't know you
[Bridge]
Let this go
Let this go
[Chorus]
But I'll never let this go
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't want to be alone
But now I feel like I don't know you
[Outro]
And I'll never let this go
But I can't find the words to tell you
That now I feel like I don't know you
@mellowmangomamiz
Maybe if my heart stops beating
It won't hurt this much
And never will I have to answer
Again to anyone
Please don't get me wrong
Because I'll never let this go
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't want to be alone
But now I feel like I don't know you...
@dariendesir7741
Maybe if my heart stops
Beating it won't hurt this much
And never will I have to
Answer again to anyone
Please don't get me wrong
Because I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't wanna be alone,
But now I feel like I don't know you
One day you'll get sick of saying
That everything's alright
And by then I'm sure I'll be
Pretending just like I am tonight
Please don't get me wrong
Because I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't wanna be alone,
But now I feel like I don't know you
Let this go,
Let this go
I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
I don't wanna be alone,
But now I feel like I don't know you
And I'll never let this go,
But I can't find the words to tell you
That now I feel like I don't know you
@Chazza454
Its just the best thing in the world when you find a group where you like every single song they've ever done!!
@amberwaterhouse2616
I am glad I wasn't the only one thinking that.
@Doppelganger31
+Chazza454 I feel the same way! I like almost every song they've ever written. The only exception (no pun intended) would have to be "Oh Star". Then again there's probably a reason it didn't make it onto an album :p This one is my favorite though!!
@jackcypher5228
yes, im not alone! all of their songs are freaking awesome!!
@aggielol
I thought I was the only one 😂😂
@diegobtv2514
+Agnes Yeboah me too haaha
@iamolivinegabbro8575
paramore helped me through break ups, attempted suicide, depression, growing in love and just life overall. favorite band
@nicolenicole6453
Same so many songs have personal meaning. I cry at how much I love them, perfect band.
@NuclearrBunnyy
I wish I could heart react this because same.
@LAbaby213
this is so true 😭🖤