Ray was born on August 15, 1978 in a small town in South Africa and grew up in the North West area of the country.Dylan kicked off his career by performing in clubs and bars, he performed with fellow South African stars in South Africa. Dylan sings a lot of ballads, and incorporates electric guitar into most of his hits.
Why Don't You Spend the Night
Ray Dylan Lyrics
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We were burning on the edge of something beautiful
Something beautiful
Selling a dream
Smoke and mirrors keep us waiting on a miracle
On a miracle
Say, go through the darkest of days
Heaven's a heartbreak away
Oh, it's been a hell of a ride
Driving the edge of a knife
Never let you go, never let me down
Don't you give up, nah-nah-nah
I won't give up, nah-nah-nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't you give up, nah-nah-nah
I won't give up, nah-nah-nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Oh, baby, baby
Don't fall asleep
At the wheel, we've got a million miles ahead of us
Miles ahead of us
All that we need
Is a rude awakening to know we're good enough
Know we're good enough
Say, go through the darkest of days
Heaven's a heartbreak away
Never let you go, never let me down
Oh, it's been a hell of a ride
Driving the edge of a knife
Never let you go, never let me down
Don't you give up, nah-nah-nah
I won't give up, nah-nah-nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't you give up, nah-nah-nah
I won't give up, nah-nah-nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Oh, baby, baby
Never let you go, never let you down, girl
Never let you go, never let you down, girl
Never let you go (whoa)
Girl, never let you go (wooh)
Never let you go, never let you down, girl
Never let you go... (Oh, nah-nah-nah-nah)
Never let you go
Yeah, yeah (girl, never let you go)
Don't you give up, nah-nah-nah
I won't give up, nah-nah-nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't you give up, nah-nah-nah
I won't give up, nah-nah-nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
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The lyrics of Ray Dylan's song "My Liefde Sal Jy Nooit Verstaan Nie" (translated to "My Love You Will Never Understand") are not related to the Justin Bieber song with a similar title. This song is about the complexities of love and the rollercoaster ride that comes with it. The lyrics speak of the singer's belief that they were once on the brink of something beautiful, but that this vision turned out to be nothing but a dream. The use of "smoke and mirrors" points to the idea that the singer and their love interest have been fooled by a false reality and must now wait for a miracle. However, the lyrics encourage them to continue through the "darkest of days" because heaven is only a "heartbreak away." The line "driving the edge of a knife" suggests that their relationship is a risky maneuver that requires care and attention to keep it going. They ask their love interest not to give up and to let them love them.
The lyricist behind this song has tapped into the human emotions of love, disappointment, and uncertainty. They have created a tale of heartbreak and hope that many people can relate to. The suggestion is that love is a journey that comes with its ups and downs, and it is important to keep the faith, even in the darkest of days. The singer suggests that they will never let their love interest down, which is a reassuring promise, but also an admission that things won't always be smooth sailing.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to believe
I used to have faith in something
We were burning on the edge of something beautiful
We were on the verge of something wonderful
Selling a dream
Promising something that may not be real
Smoke and mirrors keep us waiting on a miracle
Deceitful tactics keep us hoping for an unlikely outcome
Say, go through the darkest of days
Heaven's a heartbreak away
Never let you go, never let me down
Even when times are tough, we are in this together
Oh, it's been a hell of a ride
Driving the edge of a knife
Never let you go, never let me down
It's been a difficult journey, but we've stayed true to each other
Don't you give up, nah-nah-nah
I won't give up, nah-nah-nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't lose hope, I will always love you
Oh, baby, baby
Don't fall asleep
At the wheel, we've got a million miles ahead of us
Miles ahead of us
All that we need
Is a rude awakening to know we're good enough
Know we're good enough
We have a long way to go, but know that you are capable and loved
Never let you go, never let you down, girl
Never let you go, never let you down, girl
Never let you go (whoa)
Girl, never let you go (wooh)
Never let you go, never let you down, girl
Never let you go... (Oh, nah-nah-nah-nah)
Never let you go
Yeah, yeah (girl, never let you go)
I will always be here for you, through thick and thin
Writer(s): Bob Mcdill
Contributed by Layla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@milawanklyn5581
Returned back the old lovely memories
@myratrull269
Another beautiful song by this talented singer . He can sing anything and it better than the original song! Ray Dylan you are so amazing
@michaelbis8588
Are you kidding? Do you even know the Original-Song by Joe Fagin? 1000 times better!
@marybrandle991
I've always loved this song.wonderful singer.
@janiceobernberger8846
Ronnie Milsap would be proud you did the song justice. 💜💚💙
@pamotto9979
Please join us Ray Dylan Fans group on facebook. Hope to see you there 🤗
@twovans
Almost to a million....reviving this. Love the old country numbers
@user-kt8kc1nb4u
This is a Great song again by Ray Dylan
@zofiadurzynska8953
I znów odkrycie Piękny głos ,muzyka, może kiedyś Poland 😅❤
@joanbrown4847
You give a good start to my days. Your voice is just so right. Love your choice of songs and the delivery is great.