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Don't Tell Me
Lilt Lyrics
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While you gave me that kiss,
it was something like this it made me go ooh ohh
You wiped my tears, got rid of all my fears,
why did you have to go?
Guess it wasn't enough to take up
some of my love cause you're so hard to trust
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl,
the one who gives it all away
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you, this time?
Did you think that it was somethin I was gonna do, and cry?
Don't try to tell me what to do,
Dont try to tell me what to say,
Don't try to tell me what to say,
Your better off that way
Don't think that your charmin the fact
that your arm is now around my neck
I got you in my pants
I'll have to kick your ass and make you never forget
I'm gonna ask you to stop,
thought I liked you a lot,
but I'm really upset
I'm really upset
Get out of my head get off of my bed
yeah thats what I said
Did I not tell you that
I'm not like that girl,
the one who, throws it all away
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you, this time?
Did you think that it was somethin I was gonna do, and cry?
Don't try to tell me what to do,
Dont try to tell me what to say,
You're better off that way
This guilt trip that you put me on won't,
mess me up but I've done no wrong
Any thoughts of you and me have gone away
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you, this time?
Did you think that I was somethin I was gonna do, and cry?
Don't try to tell me what to do,
Dont try to tell me what to say,
Your better off that way
Better off that way
I'm better off alone anyway
In Lilt's song "Don't Tell Me," the lyrics depict a young woman who values her own independence and doesn't want her decisions to be controlled by anyone else, especially a man. The first verse describes a romantic encounter where the man kissed her, but then unexpectedly left her. She expresses her frustration at his lack of trust, feeling that he didn't appreciate or respect her as an individual with a mind of her own. The chorus then emphasizes her resolve, that she won't be told what to do or say by anyone, and that the man would be better off without her.
The second verse takes a more aggressive tone, with the woman threatening physical violence against the man if he doesn't respect her boundaries. She tells him to get out of her head and off of her bed and declares she's not that kind of girl who throws herself at men. The bridge section reinforces her empowerment, stating that the guilt trip he's trying to impose on her will not make her feel guilty, as she's done nothing wrong. She concludes by stating that she's better off alone anyway.
Overall, the song portrays a strong, independent woman who won't allow anyone to dictate her actions or emotions. She values her own autonomy and expects the same from her partners. The composition of the song is also worth noting, with a catchy electronic beat and edgy vocals that emphasize the powerful message of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You held my hand and walked me home I know
You escorted me back to my abode by offering me your helping hand
While you gave me that kiss,
it was something like this it made me go ooh ohh
The smooch you bestowed upon me was of such high caliber that it elicited an exclamation of delight from me
You wiped my tears, got rid of all my fears,
why did you have to go?
You comforted me when I was sad or anxious, so why did you have to depart?
Guess it wasn't enough to take up
some of my love cause you're so hard to trust
It appears that the amount of care and affection I poured out to you was insufficient because you are incredibly difficult to rely on
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl,
the one who gives it all away
I believe I already relayed to you the fact that I am not like girls who relinquish everything so easily
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you, this time?
Did you think that it was somethin I was gonna do, and cry?
Were you under the impression that I was going to surrender to your advances this time, and subsequently end up weeping?
Don't try to tell me what to do,
Dont try to tell me what to say,
Don't try to tell me what to say,
Your better off that way
Kindly refrain from attempting to control my actions or words, because it's in your best interests to just leave me alone
Don't think that your charmin the fact
that your arm is now around my neck
I got you in my pants
I'll have to kick your ass and make you never forget
Don't get the impression that I'm impressed by the fact that you're now embracing me, and I'll be forced to physically harm you if you try to tarnish my reputation
I'm gonna ask you to stop,
thought I liked you a lot,
but I'm really upset
I'm really upset
Get out of my head get off of my bed
yeah thats what I said
I implore you to cease your negative behavior towards me, although I previously held you in high regard, I'm now incredibly angry with you and want you to depart from my life entirely
This guilt trip that you put me on won't,
mess me up but I've done no wrong
Any thoughts of you and me have gone away
The emotional manipulation you're attempting won't succeed in making me feel bad, as I've done nothing wrong, furthermore, any feelings I had for you are now non-existent
Your better off that way
You will have a better outcome by avoiding me altogether
Better off that way
I'm better off alone anyway
It's in my best interests to not interact with you, in fact, I'm better off being completely unaccompanied
Contributed by Levi A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.