Don't Let It Happen Without Me
Guarding Love's Promise: A Plea Amidst Separation
Lyrics
Hey baby (yeah chil'e)
Expression of affection or familiarity
I know you've gotta leave me for a few short days
Acknowledgment of impending separation for a short period
(But you know I'm gonna be a good boy now don't you)
Assurance of good behavior during separation
Baby (uh-huh) I know that you'll be tempted in so many ways
Acknowledgment of potential temptations
(Not a big ole strong minded man like me)
Self-assuredness despite potential temptations
I've heard about those city girls I know you'll meet some pretty girls
Acknowledgment of the existence of other women
And baby I'm here all alone (you better stay that way too)
Expressing being alone and vulnerable
Please wait till ya get back home
Request to wait until return
Don't let it happen without me (don't you worry about me)
Urging not to let anything happen in absence
Don't let it happen without me (you have no reason to doubt me)
Reiteration of not allowing anything to happen
Don't let it happen without me (you know I can't live without you)
Emphasizing dependence and inability to live without the partner
Yeah well just tell me all about it
Seeking reassurance or information
(No now wait a minute chil'e listen to me
Attempt to communicate thoughts
Cause when I'm up there in that big city
Acknowledgment of distraction while in the city
I'm not gonna be thinkin' of anythin' but little ole you listen now)
Stressing focus on the partner despite being away
Baby (what) I'll be thinkin' of you all the time I'm gone (you just better
Commitment to thoughts of the partner during absence
Baby (what honey) I'll phone you every evening if you'll stay at home
Promising to maintain contact during absence
(Why the only place I go is the grocery)
Claiming limited outings during absence
This town is full of guys who can put big stars in your eyes
Acknowledgment of competition in the current location
And I'll be in Chicago all alone (just make sure you are)
Expressing being alone in another city
Please wait till I get back home
Requesting partner to wait
Don't let it happen without me (don't you worry about me)
Reiteration of urging not to let anything happen
Don't let it happen without me (you have no reason to doubt me)
Reiterating the request not to allow anything to happen
Don't let it happen without me (you know I can't live without you)
Emphasizing dependency on the partner
Don't let it happen without me don't let it happen without me
Repetition of the plea not to let anything happen
Don't let it happen without me don't let it happen without me
Further repetition of the plea
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