About the song
Vince Gill’s “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away” is a heartfelt ballad that resonated with country music fans in 1992 and continues to captivate audiences today. Released as the second single from his critically acclaimed album “I Still Believe in You,” the song quickly climbed the charts, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
Written by Gill and Pete Wasner, the song showcases Gill’s emotive vocals and his ability to craft relatable lyrics that speak to the universal experience of love and its fragility. The opening lines, “We’ve been together for so long, I can’t remember when we weren’t strong,” immediately draw listeners in, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of a relationship facing challenges.
Gill’s delivery is both vulnerable and powerful, conveying the fear and uncertainty that can arise when love begins to waver. The chorus, “Don’t let our love start slippin’ away, I’m afraid we’d never find our way back,” captures the urgency and desperation of his plea.
The song’s production is impeccable, with a lush blend of acoustic guitars, fiddle, and steel guitar that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The instrumentation complements Gill’s vocals beautifully, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
The music video for “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away” further solidified the song’s popularity. Directed by John Lloyd Miller, the video features a star-studded cast of country music luminaries, including Little Jimmy Dickens, Steve Earle, Bruce Hornsby, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, Delbert McClinton, Michael McDonald, Reba McEntire, Lee Roy Parnell, Carl Perkins, Leon Russell, Leland Sklar, Pam Tillis, Kevin Welch, Kelly Willis, members of the band Shenandoah, and Kentucky Headhunters drummer Fred Young. The video’s all-star lineup added to the song’s appeal and helped to cement its legacy.
“Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away” is a timeless country classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Its heartfelt lyrics, powerful vocals, and beautiful melody have earned it a place in the hearts of country music fans around the world.
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Lyrics
We’ve been up all night long
Trying to solve a problem, well, it’s almost dawn
Ain’t no time for sleeping if our love is wearing thin
‘Cause I ain’t giving up, you ain’t giving in
Don’t let our love start slipping, love start slipping away
‘Cause the life we’ve been living gets harder every day
Don’t let our love start slipping, love start slipping away
And real love walks a real thin line
No communication will kill it every time
So, open up your heart, baby we can work it out
Got the kind of love people dream about
Don’t let our love start slipping, love start slipping away
‘Cause the life we’ve been living gets harder every day
Don’t let our love start slipping, love start slipping away
It’s past the point of right or wrong
Let’s find a way to just hold on, yeah
Don’t let our love start slipping, love start slipping away
‘Cause the life we’ve been living gets harder every day
Don’t let our love start slipping, love start slipping away
Don’t let our love start slipping, love start slipping away