I Don't Want You to Go
Sheryn Regis Lyrics

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Here I am
alone and I don't understand
exactly how it all began
the dream just walked away
I'm holding on
when all but the passion's gone

And from the start

maybe I was tryin' to hard
it's crazy coz it's breakin' my heart
things can fall apart but I know,
that I don't want you to go

And heroes die,
when they ignore the cause inside
but they learn from what's left behind
and fight for something else
And so it goes
that we have both learned how to grow

And from the start
maybe we were tryin' to hard
it's crazy coz it's breakin' our hearts
things can fall apart but I know,
that I don't want you to go

Oh it's just too much
takin' all the whole world all by myself
but it's not enough
unless I stop trusting somebody else,
somebody else
and love again

And from the start
maybe we were tryin' to hard
it's crazy coz it's breakin' our hearts
things can fall apart but I know,
that I don't want you to go

maybe we were tryin' to hard
it's crazy coz it's breakin' our hearts

things can fall apart but I know,
that I don't want you to go

Overall Meaning

In "I Don't Want You To Go", Sheryn Regis sings about the struggle of letting go of a relationship that is falling apart, and the desire to hold on even when things seem difficult. The song opens with the singer feeling lost and alone, not understanding how the relationship got to this point. However, she is still trying to hold on, even though the passion seems to have faded away. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that maybe they were trying too hard from the start, but she is holding on because she does not want the other person to leave.

The second verse talks about how heroes die when they ignore the cause inside, but they learn from what is left behind and fight for something else. Similarly, the singer and her partner have learned how to grow from their struggles, and they must fight to maintain their relationship. The bridge emphasizes the difficulty of trusting someone else, but the singer realizes that love cannot be found unless she opens up her heart and loves again. The song concludes with the acknowledgement that things may fall apart, but the singer still does not want the other person to go.

Overall, "I Don't Want You To Go" is a song about the complexities of relationships and the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. It speaks to the common experience of wanting to maintain a connection with someone, even when it seems like the relationship may be falling apart.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I am
The singer is currently alone and reflecting on their situation

alone and I don't understand
The singer is feeling confused about their current situation and why things turned out this way

exactly how it all began
The singer is unsure about the events that led up to their current situation

the dream just walked away
The singer had a dream or a goal that they were working towards, but that dream is no longer within reach

I'm holding on
Despite the difficulties the singer is facing, they are still trying to hold on to something

when all but the passion's gone
Although the singer is struggling, they are still holding on to their passion

And from the start
From the beginning

maybe I was tryin' to hard
Perhaps the singer was pushing too hard to make things work

it's crazy coz it's breakin' my heart
The situation is causing the singer a lot of pain and heartbreak

things can fall apart but I know,
Although things may be falling apart, the singer still has hope

that I don't want you to go
The singer does not want the person they are addressing to leave their life

And heroes die,
Even heroes or strong individuals can fail or struggle in life

when they ignore the cause inside
If someone ignores their inner values or beliefs, they may fail in their endeavors

but they learn from what's left behind
One can learn from their mistakes or failures and use those experiences to better themselves in the future

and fight for something else
After a setback, one can fight for a new goal or purpose

And so it goes
This is the way things happen or progress

that we have both learned how to grow
Both the singer and the person they are addressing have learned from their experiences and have grown as individuals

Oh it's just too much
The situation is overwhelming and difficult for the singer

takin' all the whole world all by myself
The singer feels like they are carrying the weight of the world on their own

but it's not enough
Despite their efforts, the singer realizes that it is not enough to face their difficulties alone

unless I stop trusting somebody else,
In order to move forward, the singer needs to trust someone else and accept help

somebody else
Another person who can support the singer

and love again
The singer needs to open their heart to love again after experiencing difficulties

maybe we were tryin' to hard
Both the singer and the person they are addressing may have been pushing too hard to make things work

it's crazy coz it's breakin' our hearts
The situation is causing both individuals a lot of pain and heartbreak

things can fall apart but I know,
Despite the difficulties they are facing, they still have hope for the future

that I don't want you to go
The singer does not want the person they are addressing to leave their life

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