Never Gonna Let You Go Lyrics
Dionne Warwick
Lyrics
I was as wrong as I could be
To let you get away from me
I'll regret that move for as long as I'm living
But now that I've come to see the light
All I wanna do is make things right
So just say the word and tell me that I'm forgiven
You and me, we're gonna be better than we were before
Loved you then but now I intend
To open up and love you even more
This time you can be sure
I'm never gonna let you go
I'm gonna hold you in my arms forever
Gonna try and make up for all the times I hurt you so
Gonna hold your body close to mine
From this day on we're gonna be together
Oh, I swear this time I'm never gonna let you go
Looking back now, it seems so clear
I had it all when you were here
Oh, you gave it all and I took it for granted
But if there's some feeling left in you
A flicker of love that still shines through
Let's talk it out, let's talk about second chances
Wait and see, it's gonna be sweeter than it was before
I gave some then but now I intend
To dedicate myself to giving more
This time you can be sure
I'm never gonna let you go
I'm gonna hold you in my arms forever
Gonna try and make up for all the times I hurt you so
Gonna hold your body close to mine
From this day on we're gonna be together
Oh, I swear this time I'm never gonna let you go
Let me hold you to my heart
Let me say that you're part of me
And you always will be
I've come to see, there's no one else but you
So won't you say you want me too
I'm never gonna let you go
I'm gonna hold you in my arms forever
Gonna try and make up for all the times I hurt you so
Gonna hold your body close to mine
From this day on we're gonna be together
Oh, I swear this time I'm never gonna let you go
(Oh I'm never gonna let you go)Never gonna let you go
(I'm gonna hold you in my arms forever)Hold you in my arms forever
Gonna try and make up for all the times I hurt you so
(Gonna hold your body close to mine)Hold your body close to mine
From this day on we're gonna be together(gonna be together)
Oh, I swear this time I'm never gonna let you go
Never gonna let you go(never gonna let you go)
(I'm gonna hold you in my arms forever)Hold you in my arms forever
Gonna try and make up for all the times I hurt you so
(Gonna hold your body close to mine)Hold your body close to mine
From this day on we're gonna be together(gonna be together)
Oh, I swear this time I'm never gonna let you go
Song & Lyrics Facts
Dionne Warwick's "Never Gonna Let You Go" is a song from her 1979 album, Dionne. It was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, who are known for their work with the Righteous Brothers, among other artists.
The track features an R&B/soul sound that has become synonymous with Warwick's music over the years. It was produced by Barry Manilow and arranged by David Wolfert. The lyrics of "Never Gonna Let You Go" tell the story of a woman determined to keep her man in her life no matter what. With its upbeat melody and catchy chorus, it quickly became one of Dionne Warwick's most popular songs. Her backing band on the track includes renowned musicians such as bassist Will Lee, drummer Steve Jordan, and guitarist Hiram Bullock.