Rude Rich and the High Notes is a Dutch band that started out in 1998. In t… Read Full Bio ↴Rude Rich and the High Notes is a Dutch band that started out in 1998. In the beginning of ‘99 their first CD, “The Right Track”, was released. The second album “Change the Mood” came out in April 2001, and here ska legend Rico Rodriguez is also found to be playing. The band has also played alongside Derrick Morgan, with whom they released a live record "Derrick Morgan meets the High Notes", and Alton Ellis. In 2004 they came out with the forth album "Soul Stomp” which was recorded in the High Notes studio and was released on there own label "Rude Rich Records". http://www.ruderich.nl/ (Dutch and English). They describe their music as "Jamaican music style of Ska, Rock Steady and Reggae, from the years 1960 - 1975".

I Won't Let You Go
Rude Rich & The High Notes Lyrics

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You'd better be aware of what you do
Girl take care in what you say
'Cause I know that my love is true
And I won't ever let you go

Don't you know you're my one desire
Little girl you set my soul on fire
And I know no matter where you go

That I won't ever let you go

You're my love, you're my turtle-dove
You're the onely girl I'll ever love

So be true in all you do
And I won't ever let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rude Rich & The High Notes's song I Won't Let You Go is a love song that express the singer's deep affection and commitment to his beloved. From the opening line, "You'd better be aware of what you do," the singer is cautioning his love interest to be mindful of her actions and to choose her words wisely because he values and treasures their relationship. He reiterates his love and commitment to her, " 'Cause I know that my love is true, and I won't ever let you go." He is assuring her that he is not letting her go no matter the circumstance because he knows the depth of his emotions, and nothing can shake his love for her.

The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer's love interest is his one and only, "Don't you know you're my one desire / Little girl, you set my soul on fire." He acknowledges that their relationship may encounter some uncertainty, but he is steadfast that he won't let her go, "And I know no matter where you go / That I won't ever let you go." He ultimately ends the song by repeating that she is his one true love and the only person that he will ever adore and love unconditionally, "You're my love, you're my turtle-dove / You're the only girl I'll ever love / So be true in all you do / And I won't ever let you go."

Line by Line Meaning

You'd better be aware of what you do
I am warning you to be cautious of your actions.

Girl take care in what you say
I am advising you to choose your words carefully.

'Cause I know that my love is true
I am confident that my love for you is genuine.

And I won't ever let you go
I promise to never leave you.

Don't you know you're my one desire
You should be aware that you are the only one I desire.

Little girl you set my soul on fire
You ignite passion within me.

And I know no matter where you go
I am certain that no matter where you may go, my love for you will remain.

That I won't ever let you go
I promise to never let you go.

You're my love, you're my turtle-dove
You are the one I love with all my heart.

You're the onely girl I'll ever love
There is no one else I will love but you.

So be true in all you do
I implore you to be honest and faithful in everything you do.