Oh! Darling
Shi’Ann Jones Lyrics
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I'll never do you no harm
Believe me when I tell you
I'll never do you no harm
Oh! Darling, if you leave me, baby
I'll never make it alone
Believe me when I tell you
Yeah!
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore
Well, you know I nearly broke down and cried
When you told me, yeah
You didn't need me anymore
Don't you know I nearly broke down and died
Oh! Darling, please believe me, baby, bo
I'll never let you down
Believe me when I tell you, ooh
I'll never do you no harm
No harm! Yeah!
The lyrics of Shi’Ann Jones's "Oh! Darling" express a plea for trust and a commitment to keep a relationship intact. The song explores the pain of being rejected and abandoned by a lover who initially promised commitment. The opening lines "Oh! Darling, please believe me, I'll never do you no harm" are a declaration of love and commitment to the woman he loves. He promises that he will never hurt her in any way. The repetition of the phrase "Believe me when I tell you" is an assurance that his love is real and sincere.
The subsequent lyrics reveal the deep pain he feels after she tells him that she no longer needs him. He is afraid of being left alone and unable to cope with the separation. The line "When you told me, you didn't need me anymore, well you know I nearly broke down and cried" is a reflection of his emotional state. The phrase "Don't you know I nearly broke down and died" is a further expression of his emotional turmoil as a result of the rejection. He then pleads with her not to leave him alone and reiterates his commitment to her.
In conclusion, "Oh! Darling" is a poignant plea for trust and commitment in a relationship. It illustrates the emotional pain that comes with rejection and abandonment, while at the same time expressing an unwavering commitment to the person he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! Darling, please believe me
I am begging you to believe what I am saying
I'll never do you no harm
I will never hurt you or cause pain in our relationship
Believe me when I tell you
Trust me and have faith in what I say
Oh! Darling, if you leave me, baby
If you decide to end our relationship
I'll never make it alone
I am worried that I cannot live without you
Don't ever leave me alone
Please don't abandon me and leave me by myself
When you told me
The moment you said to me
You didn't need me anymore
You didn't require my presence or support in your life
Well, you know I nearly broke down and cried
I was so upset that I almost burst into tears
Don't you know I nearly broke down and died
I felt like a part of me died when you said those words
I'll never let you down
I will always support you and be there for you
No harm!
I promise that I will not hurt you in any way
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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