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Didn't wanna have to do it
Didn't wanna have to break your heart
Didn't wanna have to do it
I kept a-hopin' from the very start
But you kept on a-tryin'
And I knew that you'd end up a-cryin'
And I knew I didn't wanna have to do it at all
Didn't wanna have to do it
Didn't wanna have to be the one to say it
Didn't wanna have to do it
I kept a-hopin' there'd be somethin' to delay it again
Yeah, but then
No, I didn't wanna have to be the one to say "The end"

Was a time that I thought our love could fly
and never never fall
Why should I suppose we were never really meant
to be close to each other at all
No, I

Didn't wanna have to do it
Didn't wanna have to be the one to say it
Didn't wanna have to do it
I kept a-hopin' there'd be somethin' to delay it again
Yeah, but then





No, I didn't wanna have to be the one to say "The end"
No no, not the end, no no no

Overall Meaning

The song "Didn't Wanna Have To Do It" by Peggy Lee is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain and difficulty that comes with ending a romantic relationship. The lyrics express the sentiment of not wanting to be the one to break someone's heart, but feeling forced to do so in order to end a relationship that is no longer fulfilling. The repetition of the line "didn't wanna have to do it" underscores the reluctance and resignation of the singer, who is struggling with the guilt and sadness of causing someone else pain.


In the first verse, the singer expresses that they didn't want to break their lover's heart, but they knew it was inevitable. They held out hope that things might improve, but ultimately they knew they had to end the relationship. The second verse acknowledges the difficulty of being the one to initiate the breakup, and the singer expresses a wish that something might delay or prevent the breakup from happening. However, by the end of the verse, the singer has accepted that the relationship has run its course and that it is time to end it.


The third verse reflects on the initial optimism that the relationship could succeed and the realization that it was not meant to be. The final chorus repeats the refrain "didn't wanna have to be the one to say the end" as the singer acknowledges the pain of ending a relationship while still hoping that it is not truly over.


Overall, the song is a poignant expression of the emotional toll that ending a relationship can take on both parties involved. Peggy Lee's emotional delivery of the lyrics highlights the complexity of these feelings, making "Didn't Wanna Have To Do It" a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Didn't wanna have to do it
I didn't want to do what I have to do


Didn't wanna have to break your heart
I didn't want to hurt you or cause any distress to you


Didn't wanna have to do it
I didn't want to do what I have to do


I kept a-hopin' from the very start
I hoped things would change, that what would not happen as I anticipated


But you kept on a-tryin'
You persist even when I showed no interest


And I knew that you'd end up a-cryin'
I was aware that eventually, you'll be devastated and disappointed.


And I knew I didn't wanna have to do it all
I was conscious that I won't want to experience or face the consequence that comes with it.


Didn't wanna have to do it
I didn't want to do what I have to do


Didn't wanna have to be the one to say it
I didn't want to be the bearer of bad news, to communicate the decision or outcome.


Didn't wanna have to do it
I didn't want to do what I have to do


I kept a-hopin' there'd be somethin' to delay it again
I hoped something or anything would come up to postpone, alter, or cancel the outcome or decision.


Yeah, but then
But then again


No, I didn't wanna have to be the one to say "The end"
I avoided being the one to end things


Was a time that I thought our love could fly and never never fall
I once had a strong belief that our love was reliable and would never fail.


Why should I suppose we were never really meant to be close to each other at all
I wonder if it's our fate that we were never meant to be together from the beginning.


No, I
But, I


No no, not the end, no no no
I hope this isn't the end, I don't want it to be




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: JOHN BENSON SEBASTIAN, JOHN SEBASTIAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Darkswordz

The classics never go out of style.

J R Snyder Jr

What a great performance. Eddie Fischer's hair deserves applause.

Melanie Daniels

Not the saddest song in the world, and it has to be this performance, but it really brings me to tears.

teadm

Peggy could do that to an ordinary song. There was a pathos to her singing that was deeply touching.

zevnikov

Slow tempo is amazing. Also Dina Arapović sings in slower tempo, which makes this classics even more classy!

alberto lopez

still miss you peg

PAUL PETERSON

WOW!!!  FABULOUS!!!

Tom Ace

I say again, Youtube and the internet is awesome. Thanks Mr. Uploader!

Vincenzo

gold~

Latz51

Not lip synched

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