Don't Let Go
The Hawksworth Big Band And String Lyrics
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Tell me lies but hold me tight
Save your good-byes for the morning light
But don't let me be lonely tonight
Say goodbye and say hello
Sure enough good to see you, but it's time to go
Don't say yes, but please don't say no
Go away then, damn you, go on and do as you please
You ain't gonna see me getting down on my knees
I'm undecided, and your heart's been divided
You've been turning my world upside down
Do me wrong, do me right, right now, baby
Go on and tell me lies but hold me tight
Save your good-byes for the morning light, morning light
Please don't let me be lonely tonight
I don't want to be lonely tonight, no, no
I don't want to be lonely tonight
I don't want to be lonely tonight
The song "Don't Let Go" by The Hawksworth Big Band and Strings is about the mixed emotions of a person in a romantic relationship. It portrays a sense of confusion, where one does not know whether the relationship is worth holding on to or not. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation in trying to cling onto the relationship, despite being aware of the lies and deceit of the partner.
The song uses contradicting lines like "You do me wrong, you do me right" and "Tell me lies but hold me tight," which convey the emotional turmoil the person is going through. The line "Save your good-byes for the morning light" suggests that the singer is not ready to let go of the relationship completely, but still wants their partner to stay with them for the night. The chorus repeats the line "Don't let me be lonely tonight," which is a plea to the partner to not abandon them.
Overall, the song captures the complexities of a relationship and the conflicting emotions that the characters experience.
Line by Line Meaning
So, you do me wrong, you do me right
You treat me poorly at times and well at others
Tell me lies but hold me tight
You deceive me, but also show affection
Save your good-byes for the morning light
Don't say farewell tonight, wait for another day
But don't let me be lonely tonight
Despite the mixed treatment, please be with me tonight
Say goodbye and say hello
Come and go, with greetings and farewells
Sure enough good to see you, but it's time to go
Although it's nice to see you, it's time to leave
Don't say yes, but please don't say no
Don't give me definite answers, leave things uncertain
I don't want to be lonely tonight
I don't want to be alone tonight
Go away then, damn you, go on and do as you please
Leave if you want, I resent you for it
You ain't gonna see me getting down on my knees
I won't beg you to stay
I'm undecided, and your heart's been divided
I'm uncertain and you're conflicted
You've been turning my world upside down
You're causing chaos in my life
Do me wrong, do me right, right now, baby
Treat me well or poorly, just don't be inconsistent
Please don't let me be lonely tonight
I don't want to be alone tonight
I don't want to be lonely tonight, no, no
I really don't want to be alone tonight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Taylor
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