You Decide
Willie Nelson Lyrics


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You decide
What you need
Then you let me know
I'll be waiting here until you call
Take your time
Till you find
Which way your heart must go
And when you decide
Let me know
Don't you worry if you see me cry
I would rather hear you say goodbye
Than to be the one you're seeing, love
If I'm not the one that you're dreaming of
You decide
What you want
I'll be waiting here
You already know how much I care




You decide
And we'll just go from there

Overall Meaning

Willie Nelson's song "You Decide" is a beautiful ballad that tells the story of a man who is willing to let go of the woman he loves if she decides that he is not the one for her. The lyrics offer a sense of freedom to the woman, as she is given time to make her own decisions without any pressure. The man in the song expresses his feelings for her and tells her that he will be waiting for her when she is ready to let him know what she wants.


The song is incredibly deep and expressive, with a melancholic but emotional melody that pulls at the heartstrings. The lyrics give the listener the sense of the struggles of making tough decisions in a relationship and the pain that comes with those decisions. It also shows the importance of letting go, even if it hurts, so that the other person can find what they truly want.


Overall, "You Decide" is a touching song that resonates with anyone who has ever had to make a tough decision in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You decide
You have the power to choose the course of this relationship.


What you need
You should take the time to figure out exactly what you require from a partner.


Then you let me know
Once you have determined your needs, inform me so I can be there for you.


I'll be waiting here until you call
I'm willing to wait patiently for you to reach out when you're ready.


Take your time
Don't rush this important decision.


Till you find
Keep searching until you discover what you really want and require.


Which way your heart must go
Choose the path that your heart truly yearns for, not just what seems convenient.


And when you decide
Once you've made up your mind.


Let me know
Please tell me so we can discuss what comes next.


Don't you worry if you see me cry
Even if it hurts, I'd rather know the truth than be deceived.


I would rather hear you say goodbye
It's better to end things honestly than string somebody along.


Than to be the one you're seeing, love
Receiving affection from someone who doesn't reciprocate your feelings is painful.


If I'm not the one that you're dreaming of
If I am not the person you truly want to be with.


What you want
Discover what you really desire from a partner.


I'll be waiting here
I'll be here for you, whatever decision you make.


You already know how much I care
Regardless of the outcome, I will always care deeply about you.


And we'll just go from there
We can take our cues from your decision and move forward accordingly.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL FONFARA, TODD PORTER, LOU REED, ROB TABACHKA

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