The group plays stark, minimalistic music, which is clearly influenced by classical, jazz, goth and pop music, and casts a very mournful, hypnothic spell with songs of desperate love and loneliness. Ellekaris voice is childlike, yet intense, and is reminiscent of Björk and Kate Bush.
Don't
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What is it you intend to do?
What'll you grab
When it's all in front of you?
One wrong move and you're off the train
How will you get back again?
Hold on tight
Everybody's watching you now
Stakes are high
But what's to lose?
At the tail end of your fuse
So you bet it all
And you're all in
If you're gonna win then you better win big, oh
Don't let go
Can't let go
Don't let go
Who do you think---
Tell me just who you think you are?
What'll you drink?
Everyone's waiting at the bar
And the only one can stop you is you now
And the only one can help you is you
So tell us all what you're gonna do now
What you gonna do?
I'm at the edge of my seat
I want a front row ticket to a train wreck
What's it gonna be?
Don't let go
Can't let go
Don't let go
The Tiny's song Don't confronts us with a few existential questions. The questioning begins with the first stanza where the singer asks what we really want and what is it we intend to do. The second stanza raises the stakes and directs us to the point of decision-making by questioning whether we will hold tight or let go. By giving the illustration of being on a train and making a wrong move that throws us off this train, the singer implies that there is a critical choice that we must make at this juncture. We can either hold on tight and maintain our course or give up completely and fall off.
The refrain of "Don't let go, Can't let go" further emphasizes the need to hold on and keep fighting. The chorus heightens the tension and brings us face to face with tough decisions once again. Now everyone is watching us, stakes are high but what is there to lose when we're already at the end of our fuse. Hence, it's implied that if we're going to take a chance, then we might as well take it all in and bet our all.
The third and final part of the song recognizes that it is only ourselves who can ultimately stop us or help us. Hence, the lyrics encourage us to tell everyone what we intend to do and to make it clear to ourselves what we will do as well. The singer concludes the song by declaring that they are at the edge of their seat waiting for the front row ticket to a train wreck, implying that they want to see us succeed or fail, but they would like to see us taking risks and making decisions and not being indifferent to life.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you want?
What is your ultimate goal or desire?
What is it you intend to do?
What specific action do you plan on taking?
What'll you grab
When it's all in front of you?
What opportunity will you seize when presented with multiple options?
One wrong move and you're off the train
A single misstep can lead to failure and losing everything.
How will you get back again?
What strategy will you use to recover from a setback?
Hold on tight
Try your best to stay strong and resilient during hard times.
Can't let go
Don't give up, even when the situation seems dire.
Everybody's watching you now
This is a critical moment and many people are observing your choices.
Stakes are high
There is a lot at risk in this situation.
But what's to lose?
Sometimes taking a risk is worth it, especially if success could bring big rewards.
At the tail end of your fuse
You are very close to hitting your limit in terms of stress, patience, etc.
So you bet it all
And you're all in
If you're gonna win then you better win big, oh
You are going all-out and risking everything, but you are determined to succeed greatly.
Don't let go
Remain steadfast even when things are difficult.
Can't let go
Giving up is not an option.
Don't let go
Hold on to your determination and keep pushing forward.
Who do you think---
Tell me just who you think you are?
There may be doubters and skeptics who are questioning your abilities, and you must prove them wrong.
What'll you drink?
Everyone's waiting at the bar
What kind of reward do you deserve for your hard work? Everyone is anticipating the outcome.
And the only one can stop you is you now
And the only one can help you is you
You are in control of your own success or failure in this situation.
So tell us all what you're gonna do now
What you gonna do?
Everyone wants to know what your next move will be. What plan will you execute?
I'm at the edge of my seat
I want a front row ticket to a train wreck
What's it gonna be?
The stakes are high, and many people want to see how this situation will play out, even if it means watching a disaster.
Don't let go
Stay persistent and persevere, even when the pressure is on.
Can't let go
Giving up is not an option.
Don't let go
Hold on to your determination and keep pushing forward.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Grant Cutler, Claire Taubenhaus
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@peterjones4621
I watch Don Ho singing this beautiful song and I'm back in Hawaii in Honolulu and the year is 1968, my dad had a good year as a stock broker and he took all seven of us kids to Hawaii for a month, we stayed at this huge home on the water at a place called Punaluu, I can still see that beautiful home in my minds eye and all the wonderful memories of it. How I hope the good lord allows us to go back to the happiest times of our lives and relive them.
@ke2588
Love this ❤
@matthunterross
Beautifully said. Thanks for sharing.
@nadinedaoud2538
I know that street, I just got back from this paradise the 2nd time 🏖️🌸💛🌊 I was so happy and then cried 😢too. My late husband and I spent our honeymoon there in ‘98 and my dad too was in the financial services industry and he and my mother made 3 trips there to Honolulu, Maui and the Big Island. They have all passed but the beautiful memories are for eternity. I took my two children and they were in awe with God’s magnificent paradise. 🦜💚🐢🦋
@clairemontgomery6372
@@nadinedaoud2538😂Punalu’u is a TOWN on the south side of Big Island of Hawai’i , famous for its sweet bread. Not a street ;) 🤙
@Ryanlefevre
What a beautiful memory
@dynjarren7523
God, he was smooth like a glass 🥃 of Brandy!
@minimalmelof
So smooth…song never gets old :)
@cindytrayer4279
Boy was he ever smooth. Loved him and this song forever. Got to see him in person many, many, MANY years ago. I remember his daughter as being so beautiful.
@patosullivan8391
Yes he was 🥂