You Won't Let Me
Embracing Love's Resistance
Lyrics
If you would only let me
If the person being addressed would allow the speaker to
I could show you how to love
The speaker believes they can teach the person how to love
Take our time, let all it go
Encouragement to take their time and let things go
If you'd would only let me
Reiteration of the desire for permission
I could show you how to cry
The speaker believes they can also teach the person how to cry
In your darkest hour
Offering support during the person's difficult times
I would lead you through the fire
Willingness to guide the person through tough situations
But you won't let me
Repetition of the refusal by the person to accept help
You won't let me
Reiteration of the person's refusal to accept assistance
I don't want to say goodbye
Desire to avoid saying farewell
I just want to give it one more try
Wish to try again instead of parting ways
And I'd do anything
Expressing willingness to do anything to help
Yes, I'd do anything
Reiteration of the willingness to go to any length to assist
If you'd only let me
Repeated plea for permission to assist
With your hand in mine
Offering companionship and happiness
I would show you how to laugh
Willingness to show joy and laughter
Nothing heavy, nothing serious
Desire for lightheartedness and avoidance of serious matters
Just forget about all that
Encouragement to forget about serious issues
You've been stepping back
Noticing the person's withdrawal and aiming to be a friend
I want to be your friend
Expressing a desire to assist in rebuilding the person emotionally
You tear down the walls that surround you
Wanting to break down the person's emotional barriers
And build you back up again
Intent to help the person regain strength
But you won't let me
Reiteration of the person's refusal to accept help
No, you won't let me
Continued rejection of the offer to assist
I don't want to say goodbye
Desire to avoid parting ways
I just want to give it one more try
Wish for another opportunity instead of saying goodbye
And I'd do anything
Expressing willingness to do anything to help
Yes, I'd do anything
Reiteration of the willingness to go to any length to assist
So tonight, stay with me
Asking for the person to stay and give a chance to change their mind
I know I could change your mind
Confidence in the ability to alter the person's perspective
But you won't let me
Reiteration of the person's refusal to accept help
You won't let me
Continued rejection of the offer to assist
No, I don't want to say goodbye
Desire to avoid parting ways
I just want to give it one more try
Wish for another opportunity instead of saying goodbye
But you won't let me
Repetition of the person's refusal to accept assistance
No, you won't let me
Continued rejection of the offer to assist
I don't want to say goodbye
Desire to avoid saying farewell
I just want to give it one more try
Wish to try again instead of parting ways
But you won't let me
Reiteration of the person's refusal to accept help
No you won't let me
Continued rejection of the offer to assist
I'd do anything for you
Expressing willingness to do anything for the person
I'd do anything for you
Reiteration of the willingness to do anything for the person
But you won't let me
Repetition of the person's refusal to accept assistance
No, you won't let me
Continued rejection of the offer to assist
You won't let me
Reiteration of the person's refusal to accept help
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