The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Oh look what I've done for you
I made it all for you, I've come to set it right
Oh look what I've made for you
I've come to set it right
Can't stay this way, can't stay this way
I shouldn't feel this way
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
Oh look what you've done to me
You took it all away, took it all in just one night
Oh I was saving it all for you
But you took it all away
Can't play this game, 'cause it's not the same
I shouldn't feel this shame, (I'm never gonna feel it again)
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go), I won't let go
I can't stay this way, can't stay this way
I shouldn't feel this way, I shouldn't feel this way
I can't stay this way, oh no no no
I shouldn't feel this way
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
I won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
I won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, won't let go
I made it all for you, I've come to set it right
Oh look what I've made for you
I've come to set it right
Can't stay this way, can't stay this way
I shouldn't feel this way
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
Oh look what you've done to me
You took it all away, took it all in just one night
Oh I was saving it all for you
But you took it all away
Can't play this game, 'cause it's not the same
I shouldn't feel this shame, (I'm never gonna feel it again)
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go), I won't let go
I can't stay this way, can't stay this way
I shouldn't feel this way, I shouldn't feel this way
I can't stay this way, oh no no no
I shouldn't feel this way
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
I won't let go, never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
(Won't let go, won't let go)
I won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
I won't let go, I'm never gonna let go
It's a pity you should say it 'cause it never really means a thing
Won't let go, won't let go
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I Won't Let Go Lyrics as written by David Mcpherson
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