Don't Go
Yazoo;Alison Moyet;Vince Clarke Lyrics
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I turned around when I heard the sound of footsteps on the floor
Love just like addiction now I'm hooked on you
I need some time to get it right
Your love gonna see me through
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Baby make your mind up give me what you got
Fix me with your lovin' shut the door and turn the lock
Hey go get the doctor, doctor came too late
Another night I feel alright my love for you can't wait
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Came in from the city walked into the door
I turned around when I heard the sound of footsteps on the floor
Said he was a killer, now I know it's true I'm dead when you walkout the door
Hey babe I'm hooked on you
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Don't go, don't go, don't go
The song "Don't Go" by Yazoo (also known as Yaz in the US), released in 1982, is a passionate plea to a lover not to leave. The song opens with the singer walking into the door, and turning around when she hears the footsteps of her lover, who she has become addicted to. She needs time to work things out, but her lover's love is going to see her through. The chorus repeats the phrase "Can't stop now, don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go, don't go."
In the second verse, the singer addresses her lover, asking him to make up his mind and give her everything he's got. She wants him to lock the door and fix her with his love. She references calling a doctor in the middle of the night, but it's all too little too late. Her love for him cannot wait. The chorus repeats again.
The third verse has a bit of a twist, where the singer mentions that her lover was once accused of being a killer, but now that she's hooked on him, she knows it's true that she's dead when he walks out the door. The chorus repeats over and over, with the words "Don't go" becoming a desperate plea to keep the loved one from leaving.
Overall, "Don't Go" is a passionate song about addiction to love and the fear of losing that love. The upbeat electronic music contrasts nicely with the pleading theme of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Came in from the city walked into the door
I arrived home to my apartment
I turned around when I heard the sound of footsteps on the floor
I heard someone coming
Love just like addiction now I'm hooked on you
My love for you is strong and I can't resist it
I need some time to get it right
I need time to make sure our love is solid
Your love gonna see me through
Your love will help me get through anything
Can't stop now
I can't stop loving you
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
I will never let you go
Baby make your mind up give me what you got
Make a decision about our relationship and give me your all
Fix me with your lovin' shut the door and turn the lock
Love me like crazy and let's be alone together
Hey go get the doctor, doctor came too late
Our love is so intense it's like a medical emergency
Another night I feel alright my love for you can't wait
I can't wait to be with you again
Said he was a killer, now I know it's true I'm dead when you walkout the door
I knew he was bad but now that you're leaving, I feel like I'm dying inside
Hey babe I'm hooked on you
I am addicted to your love
Don't go, don't go, don't go
Please don't leave me
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vince Clarke
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Forrest Nelson
Probably one of the unappreciated singers ever -- what power!
blueskyhigh1111
her voice is amazing still sounds the same as in the song record she is a true artist....I so love this song....Greetings from Mexico...I reckon this song to the max...Gotta love the 80s
offroadelgolfo
The pioneering 80's band that opened the way for Depeche Mode.
Sabrina Thompson
love Alison's voice
gent
My favorite for years...always. 💃 🕺
Robert Morris
This was the best dance hit ever when it came out , couldn't see any man not listening to alison not with her blast voice , WHAT A DIVA XXX
Maurício Rodrigues
Canta muito
infinityotto
Allison and Vince.
Best duo of the '80s!
Thomas
This song rocks hard.
SatanDynastyKiller
Vince Clarke is a god, so influential...Alison Moyer had a great voice too, classic track...