Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Stef Eikeman and Band Lyrics
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A hiding place
I don't have forever or time to waste
So don't let me be lonely
I wanna shake this winter coat off my sleeve
Dust off a record and just be free
Oh don't let me be lonely
No don't let me be lonely
When you're young, you can fly
But we trip on clouds 'cause we get too high
We grow up, and then it's gone
Oh God only knows what we'll become
So don't let me be, let me be, let me be lonely tonight
While we're young and alive
Take the keys to my car and the keys to my heart and just drive
Oh don't let me, let me be lonely
Well the night rolls on like a long lost friend
'Til the sunrise bleeds like the bitter end
Don't let me be lonely
Well there's nothing to hide and nothing to prove
Give me all that you are, you've got nothing to lose
Just don't let me be lonely (Don't let me me be lonely)
No don't let me be lonely
So don't let me be, let me be, let me be lonely tonight
While we're young and alive
Take the keys to my car and the keys to my heart and just drive
Oh don't let me, let me be lonely
No, don't let me be
When you're young, life's a dream
It's a beautiful and a burning thing
We grow up, and then it's gone
But the memory goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Don't let me be, let me be, let me be lonely tonight
While we're young and alive
Take the keys to my car and the keys to my heart and just drive
Oh don't let me, let me be lonely
Don't let me be lonely (Don't let me be lonely)
Don't,
Don't let me be lonely
Oh,
No
Don't let me be
Ooh, oh lonely
In Stef Eikeman and Band's song Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, the lyrics speak of a desire for connection and freedom from isolation. The singer is seeking a "saving grace" and a "hiding place" to escape from their loneliness because time is a finite resource they cannot afford to waste. They long for someone to be with them, to take the keys to their heart and just drive through life without feeling alone. The song recognizes the fleeting nature of youth and the beauty of life, but ultimately acknowledges that memories are what remain as time moves on.
The repeated phrase "don't let me be lonely" emphasizes the song's theme of isolation, while the juxtaposition of the carefree imagery of driving with the anxiety of loneliness creates a sense of urgency. The lyrics also suggest that the fear of being misunderstood may be a factor in the singer's loneliness, as they fear being misinterpreted, which could lead to further isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a saving grace
I need help to get through a difficult time
A hiding place
A place where I can feel safe and secure
I don't have forever or time to waste
I need help now, time is of the essence
So don't let me be lonely
I need someone to be there for me and not leave me feeling alone
I wanna shake this winter coat off my sleeve
I want to get rid of my problems and start fresh
Dust off a record and just be free
I want to forget about my worries and enjoy life
No don't let me be lonely
Please don't leave me alone in my time of need
When you're young, you can fly
You feel invincible and anything is possible
But we trip on clouds 'cause we get too high
Sometimes we get carried away with our dreams and it can lead to disappointment
We grow up, and then it's gone
As we get older, we become more aware of the harsh realities of life
Oh God only knows what we'll become
We don't know what the future holds for us
Well the night rolls on like a long lost friend
The night can be comforting and familiar
'Til the sunrise bleeds like the bitter end
The end of the night can be sad and bittersweet
Well there's nothing to hide and nothing to prove
We should be honest and true to ourselves
Give me all that you are, you've got nothing to lose
Be open and vulnerable with me, there's no risk in doing so
Just don't let me be lonely (Don't let me me be lonely)
Please don't leave me feeling alone and abandoned
When you're young, life's a dream
Life feels full of possibilities and excitement when you're young
It's a beautiful and a burning thing
Life can be both wonderful and intense
But the memory goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Even though life changes, memories remain with us forever
So don't let me be, let me be, let me be lonely tonight
Please, stay with me tonight, I don't want to feel alone
While we're young and alive
While we still have time and are full of energy
Take the keys to my car and the keys to my heart and just drive
Take control of my life and guide me to where I need to go
Oh don't let me, let me be lonely
Please, I really need you to be here for me right now.
Don't let me be lonely (Don't let me be lonely)
I don't want to be left feeling alone and abandoned
No
Emphasis on the previous line
Don't let me be
Please don't leave me feeling alone
Ooh, oh lonely
Feeling isolated and abandoned
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS TOMPKINS, RODNEY CLAWSON, SARAH BUXTON
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