Don't Let Me Go
Eternal Bonds: A Plea for Unwavering Love in 'Don't Let Me Go' by Allman Brown
Lyrics
Don't let me go
Expressing a plea not to be abandoned or left alone.
It's a terrible world to be all alone
Describing the world as challenging and difficult when facing it alone.
Don't let me fall
Requesting not to be allowed to fall into a state of despair or hopelessness.
I'll get back up well on my own
Asserting self-sufficiency, confident in the ability to rise again independently.
Own, own, whoa-oh-oh
Repetition for emphasis on the sense of ownership and self-empowerment.
Own, own, whoa-oh-oh
-Promise me you'll always be my love
Seeking a commitment to everlasting love and support.
You won't tear me down when my bones grow cold
Requesting not to be criticized or undermined even in difficult times.
When the hands in the dirt years down the road
Referencing a future time when challenges may arise, and expressing a desire to face them together.
I'll lie with you, won't you lie with me, my love
Expressing a willingness to share life and experiences intimately with the loved one.
Don't let me go, don't let me go, my love
Reiteration of the plea not to be let go.
Don't let me drown
Using drowning metaphorically to convey the struggle and hardship.
'Cause it's a long, long way to go, my friend
Highlighting the challenges ahead and the need for companionship.
All of my pain will try to weigh me down
Anticipating difficulties that may try to weigh the person down.
In the end, end, whoa-oh-oh
Repetition emphasizing the gravity of the challenges.
End, end, whoa-oh-oh
-So please carry me when I'm weary
Requesting support during times of weariness or exhaustion.
And I will tend to you when you are tired
Promising reciprocal care and attention in times of tiredness.
Because you're bound to me
Expressing a deep emotional connection and commitment between the individuals.
And I am bound to you
-You, you, whoa-oh-oh
Repetition emphasizing the mutual connection and commitment.
You, you, whoa-oh-oh
-And promise me you'll always be my love
Reiterating the request for enduring love and support.
You won't tear me down when my bones grow cold
Stressing the desire not to be criticized or abandoned in old age.
When the hands in the dirt years down the road
Referring to a future when physical challenges may be present.
I'll lie with you, won't you lie with me, my love
Expressing a commitment to share life and lie together in difficult times.
Don't let me go, don't let me go, my love
Repetition of the plea not to be let go.
Soon when we rise
Anticipating a future where both individuals rise together towards a positive outcome.
Two pearly gates, waiting hand in hand
Imagining a scenario where the couple faces a transition or challenge hand in hand.
Ask us: are we ready to go?
Pondering readiness for a significant change or journey.
Go, go, whoa-oh-oh
Repetition emphasizing the readiness for the journey ahead.
Go, go, whoa-oh-oh
-Promise me you'll always be my love
Reiterating the desire for enduring love and support.
You won't tear me down when my bones grow cold
Emphasizing the wish not to be criticized or abandoned in old age.
When the hands in the dirt years down the road
Referring to a future when physical challenges may be present.
I'll lie with you, won't you lie with me, my love
Expressing a commitment to share life and lie together in difficult times.
Don't let me go, don't let me go, my love
Repetition of the plea not to be let go.
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