Dawn
The Four Seasons and Frankie Valli Lyrics


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Pretty as a midsummers morn, they call her Dawn
Dawn, go away I'm no good for you
Oh, Dawn, stay with him he'll be good to you
Hang on, Hang on to him

Think, what a big man he'll be
Think, all the places you'll see
Now think what the future would be
With a poor boy like me

Dawn go away, please go away
Although I know I want you to stay
Dawn go away, please go away
Baby don't cry, it's better this way

Oh Dawn go away, back where you belong
Girl we can't change the places
Where we were born
Before you say that you want me

I want you to think what your family would say
Think what you're throwing away
Now think what the future would be
With a poor boy like me

Dawn, go away I'm no good for you

Dawn, go away I'm no good for you

Dawn, go away I'm no good for you

Dawn, go away I'm no good for you





Dawn, go away I'm no good for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Dawn" by The Four Seasons and Frankie Valli tells the story of a young man who is in love with a girl named Dawn. While he recognizes her beauty and admires her, he also believes that he is not good enough for her due to his socioeconomic status. He tells Dawn to go away because he believes that someone else would be better for her and that she deserves better than him. He advises her to hang on to the man she is with because he will be good to her and she will have a better future with him.


Throughout the song, the singer is struggling with his own self-worth and his belief that he is not capable of providing the kind of life that Dawn deserves. He acknowledges his own poverty and inferiority and believes that they would hold Dawn back if she were with him. Despite his own feelings for her, he believes that it is best for her to stay away from him and find someone else who is better suited for her.


Line by Line Meaning

Pretty as a midsummers morn, they call her Dawn
Dawn is beautiful and known for her loveliness like a gorgeous summer morning.


Dawn, go away I'm no good for you
The singer is warning Dawn that he is not good enough for her and she should find someone else.


Oh, Dawn, stay with him he'll be good to you
The singer is encouraging Dawn to stay with her current partner because he will treat her well.


Hang on, Hang on to him
The singer is urging Dawn to hold onto her partner.


Think, what a big man he'll be
The singer is suggesting that Dawn's partner will become successful and powerful in the future.


Think, all the places you'll see
The singer is painting a picture of all the amazing places Dawn and her partner can go together.


Now think what the future would be
The singer is prompting Dawn to consider what her future will look like.


With a poor boy like me
The singer believes he is not wealthy or successful enough for Dawn to have a good future with him.


Dawn go away, please go away
The singer is begging Dawn to leave him.


Although I know I want you to stay
The singer admits to having feelings for Dawn but knows it is not the best decision for either of them.


Dawn go away, please go away
The singer repeats his request for Dawn to leave him.


Baby don't cry, it's better this way
The singer is trying to comfort Dawn and reassure her that leaving is the best decision.


Oh Dawn go away, back where you belong
The singer believes that Dawn belongs with her current partner.


Girl we can't change the places
The singer is acknowledging that they were both born into different social classes and that will always remain a barrier.


Where we were born
The singer is referring to the fact that they were both born into different social classes.


Before you say that you want me
The singer is warning Dawn to consider the consequences before pursuing a relationship with him.


I want you to think what your family would say
The singer is urging Dawn to consider how her family would react to them being in a relationship.


Think what you're throwing away
The singer is reminding Dawn of what she has with her current partner and that she may be giving that up if she chooses a relationship with him.


Now think what the future would be
The singer wants Dawn to consider the long-term implications of being with him.


With a poor boy like me
The singer is once again acknowledging his lower social status compared to Dawn and her current partner.


Dawn, go away I'm no good for you
The singer repeats his warning that he is not good enough for Dawn.


Dawn, go away I'm no good for you
The singer repeats his warning that he is not good enough for Dawn.


Dawn, go away I'm no good for you
The singer repeats his warning that he is not good enough for Dawn.


Dawn, go away I'm no good for you
The singer repeats his warning that he is not good enough for Dawn.


Dawn, go away I'm no good for you
The singer repeats his warning that he is not good enough for Dawn.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARIO MARIANELLI

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Comments from YouTube:

@richardsleep5242

My high school sweetheart and later my wife of 54 years were Four Seasons fans-loved and lived to their great songs and matchless harmonies. Now the love of my life is gone from me since 2015, but here on you tube I live in my memories to the music.

@annaatencio2762

Richard i am sorry for your loss. it is difficult after so many years. I know because i lost my wife and high school sweet heart after 47 years.. god bless and take care.

@jmrodas9

I agree, we cannot have the people we lost back, but we can remember them. Keep strong and as long as You remember her, she shall live in your heart.

@crossofamber

Understood 👍

@jimmessham7470

I lost my wife of 44 years last August, we were both massive Frankie fans, I play him every day, keeps my heart alive

@michaellafferty7269

Your LOVE Survives...God Bless.... the Essence of you two will surpass everything

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@dawnc1386

I’m so proud to share I was named from this song. Somehow, my mother managed to take me to a concert with Franki Valli, AND managed to let HIM know I was named from this song, AND HE got off the stage and walked up to me, took my hand, and sang to me , my song! Thank you Mom and Franki Valli❤

@rnr5682

Wow! That's precious

@TheMapkiss

What a great story! Being 70 myself every women that I have met named Dawn I ask if they were named after this song and some were and some were not but it's always a good conversation lol

@dawnhall2400

So did I!!!
I was named for this and met him

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