Taylor Henderson is a 20 year-old contestant from Ceres, Victoria who sang … Read Full Bio ↴Taylor Henderson is a 20 year-old contestant from Ceres, Victoria who sang "Some Nights" by Fun at his audition. Henderson stated that his family inspired him to audition for The X Factor. Henderson plays guitar and writes his own songs. He cites Matt Corby, Michael Jackson, John Mayer, James Morrison, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and Justin Timberlake as his musical influences.Henderson was born with Marcus Gunn Jaw-winking Syndrome. He lives with his father Cameron and his two sisters Bridey and Gemma on a farm. Henderson and Cameron were finalists in the fourth series of Australia's Got Talent; Henderson finished in third place and Cameron was runner-up. Prior to entering The X Factor, he worked as a labourer.

I Won't Let You Go
Taylor Henderson Lyrics

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When it's black
Take a little time to hold yourself
Take a little time to feel around
Before it's gone

You won't let go
But still do you keep on falling down
Remember how you saved me now

From all of my own, yeah

And this love, just feel it
And if this life won't see it
No time to be alone, alone, yeah
I won't let you go

Say those words
Say those words like there's nothing else
Close your eyes and you might believe
That there is some way out
Open up
Open up your heart to me now
Let it all come pouring out
There's nothing I can't take

And if this love, just feel it
And if this life won't see it
There's no time to be alone, alone, yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go, won't let you go)

If the sky is falling, just take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone, yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go, won't let you go)

And all your friends that you cannot hide,
Will disappear
I'll be here, not gone, forever, holding on

And if this love, just feel it
If this life won't see it
No time to be alone, alone, yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go, won't let you go)

If the sky is falling, take my hand and hold it
You don't have to be alone, alone, yeah
I won't let you go
(Won't let you go, won't let you go)

I won't let you go
Won't let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Won't Let You Go" by Taylor Henderson are a beautiful reminder that we should all take a moment to hold ourselves before it's too late. The first verse begins with the line "When it's black," which could be interpreted as a time of darkness or despair. In such moments, the singer encourages the listener to take a little time for themselves and hold onto something – maybe their own emotions or even a physical object. By feeling around, they emphasize the importance of mindfulness and being present in the moment. The last line of the verse, "Before it's gone," further emphasizes the fleeting nature of life and the importance of taking care of oneself.

The chorus deals with the concept of love and reassurance from a loved one. The singer indicates that the person they are addressing is falling down but won't let go. The emotion they express is an appreciation that this person has saved them in the past and are therefore asking them to let them help this time. They say that it's worth it to feel love in life, and if it is not seen, they won't be able to experience it. They won't let the person go and will be there for them during the tough times.

The second verse is about trust - to say those words, to open up and pour out of the heart. The singer assures the person that they can trust them, no matter what. In keeping with the chorus, there's no reason for them to be alone, the sky can fall and they will be there to hold them up. All their friends may disappear, but the singer will still be there, holding on forever. The repeated line of "I won't let you go" hints that the person they are addressing is afraid of losing them. The singer reassures them that they are not going anywhere, that they will never let them go.

Line by Line Meaning

When it's black
During tough times

Take a little time to hold yourself
Take some moments to comfort yourself

Take a little time to feel around
Take some moments to get in touch with your emotions

Before it's gone
Before the moment passes

You won't let go
You don't want to give up

But still do you keep on falling down
You keep facing obstacles

Remember how you saved me now
Remember how you helped me before

From all of my own, yeah
From my own problems

And this love, just feel it
Embrace the feeling of love

And if this life won't see it
Even if life is tough, remember to feel the love

No time to be alone, alone, yeah
Don't isolate yourself from love

I won't let you go
I will support you

Say those words
Express your feelings

Say those words like there's nothing else
Express your feelings fully

Close your eyes and you might believe
Visualize a positive future

That there is some way out
That there is a solution

Open up
Be vulnerable

Open up your heart to me now
Be open with me

Let it all come pouring out
Express yourself honestly

There's nothing I can't take
I can handle anything you express

If the sky is falling, just take my hand and hold it
If life is tough, rely on me for support

You don't have to be alone, alone, yeah
You don't have to be without support

And all your friends that you cannot hide,
And all the things you keep hidden from others

Will disappear
Will stop being a burden

I'll be here, not gone, forever, holding on
I'll always be here to support you

I won't let you go
I will never let you lose hope or give up

Won't let you go
Won't let you give up

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Brammer, James Morrison Catchpole, Stephen Paul Robson

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