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Don't Go Lyrics
by Wretch 32
Lyricist: Wretch 32
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Don't Go Lyrics
Don't go
I don't know where you come from
But you're everywhere I go
I don't know why you chose me (Why me?)
But as long as you're here, I don't need to know
So don't go
When I got introduced to you
I knew I'd be true to you
Everyone wanted a piece
You whispered to me that it's sweet
'Cause it's me you love
And I feel it in my soul
It's like you're always with me on the road
Phone in my hand while I listen to you moan
And everybody in the car wants to try and get involved
And then you make a silly tone
Puppy love now, I'm like give a dog a bone
Shut me up. How? I can breathe and have a flow
Our love's concrete
We should leave it set in stone
And when ever I'm in doubt
You forever calm me down
And sometimes I'm a dummy
And I know I would have crashed
If you never was around
So don't go, don't leave
Please stay with me
You are the only thing I need to get by, get by
I spend a little change on you
But you always give it back
That's how I know you ain't here for the money
You just wanna see me be the man
So I earned my respect like a true gentleman
All rumours were capital E relevant
We should get three two emblems
I give my life to you
That's a street settlement
I'm feeling ever so emotional
'Cause I never had nothing when approaching you
Sitting with a straight face on a poker move
That's why a song like this has been over due
Due over time time over
Love drunk you and I would die sober
I'm in this for forever and a day
That's why anywhere I go
They've got to put you on a plane
So don't go (Don't go)
Don't leave (I told you don't leave)
Please stay (Please stay)
With me (Stay with me)
You are the only thing I need to get by (to get by), to get by
(I told you get by)
See I swear
I ain't ever seen the skies so clear
Together we're gonna make history
Why would you wanna be elsewhere?
See I swear
I ain't ever seen the skies so clear
Together we're gonna make history
Why would you wanna be elsewhere?
Don't go leave me now
Don't go leave me
Stay right here
And turn my darks day into light years
I'mma shine
Don't go leave me now
Don't go leave me
Losing you's one of my fears
But I ain't selfish I'll share if I have to
So don't go (Don't go)
Don't leave (I told you don't leave)
Please stay (Please stay)
With me (Stay with me)
You are the only thing I need to get by (to get by), to get by
(I told you get by)
So don't go (Don't go)
Don't leave (I told you don't leave)
Please stay (Please stay)
With me (Stay with me)
You are the only thing I need to get by (to get by), to get by
(I told you get by)
Meaning of Don't Go
“Don’t Go” by Wretch 32 is a raw and intensely vulnerable exploration of codependency wrapped in the guise of passionate love. The song’s core theme revolves around an almost obsessive devotion to a woman, presented not as a grand romance but as a vital lifeline for the narrator’s self-worth and stability. Initially characterized by a dreamy, almost naive infatuation – evidenced by the “puppy love” imagery and the feeling of being perpetually “love drunk” – the lyrics quickly reveal a deeper insecurity driving the narrator’s plea. He confesses to a past marked by instability and lacking direction, stating he “never had nothing” before encountering her, suggesting she has become synonymous with his sense of purpose. The repeated refrain, "Don't go," transforms into a desperate entreaty, highlighting the profound fear of being adrift without her presence.
The song’s narrative is built on fragmented recollections and hyperbolic expressions – “I give my life to you,” “make history” – that suggest a struggle for validation and a desire to be seen as a worthy man through her eyes. The inclusion of details like the phone calls, the car conversations, and the offering of small gifts underscores this dependence, revealing a dynamic where she’s not just loved but actively required to bolster his confidence. Ultimately, Wretch 32 doesn't present a healthy relationship; instead, he lays bare the unsettling comfort found in sacrificing individual autonomy for the reassurance of someone else's presence, a poignant and somewhat troubling depiction of needing another person to simply “get by.”
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