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Don't Tell Me You Love Me
Big Sean Lyrics


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I know your tears more than you 'cause I see 'em so much
That's what happens when you're here with no trust, okay
I lied, cheated, you cried
You done worse shit, and I'm still here, right?
And motherfuck your friends
All them hoes hatin'
If you're not down, then what's your location?
I called and checked in every night and that was not probation
They gave they two cents and we ain't ask for no donation
Man, you on some other other shit
Just found out about my other other bitch
Went from "I love ya" to "Ya don't know who ya fuckin' with"
Fresh off of vacay and already need another trip
She said I had enough tries
Oh, and I'm the reason that she doesn't trust guys
What's the perfect girl if it's not the perfect time?
If you wanna leave fine

Just don't tell me you love me
You're gonna make it too hard for me
I wish you were ugly
It'd wouldn't be so hard to leave
'Cause baby I hate to, love you
I can't make up my mind
'Cause right when I tell you it's over
By the end of the night, I be right back in bed witchu
You you you you
I be right back in bed witch you
You you you you
So don't tell me you love me

Wishin' I would've tried more
She wanted the truth
Truthfully I wish I lied more
'Cause when I was true,
All I heard was buy more,
Fuck you, who is that? And I don't know why more
We were picture perfect and I tore it all apart
But if I pick up all the pieces we could still be a collage
Feelin' like we ended too soon
Used to stay home and do it in all the rooms
Back shots, I know what you like
Had you hittin' high notes and you don't even need no autotune
Nights I was Patron'ed up
Girls dressed alike lookin' like they cloned up
Same nights I wouldn't pick my phone up
And you was thinkin' "Damn boy, grow up!"
And I could still hear her leavin'
Crazy, when a heart breaks it never breaks even
I even found another girl that's perfect
And I'm the only reason we're not workin'
'Cause what's the perfect girl if it's not the perfect time?
And if you wanna stay, fine

Just don't tell me you love me
You're gonna make it too hard for me
I wish you were ugly
It'd wouldn't be so hard to leave
'Cause baby I hate to, love you
I can't make up my mind
'Cause right when I tell you it's over
By the end of the night, I be right back in bed witchu
You you you you
I be right back in bed witch you
You you you you
So don't tell me you love me

So don't tell me you love me,
Whatever you do, whatever you do
So don't tell me you love me
So don't tell me you love me,
Whatever you do, whatever you do
So don't tell me you love me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to β€œDon’t Tell Me You Love Me” by Big Sean expounds the complications and turmoil of a love relationship. The lyrics bear witness to the ups and downs of the relationship the artist shares with his partner. Although the lyrics mostly speak to a complicated love affair, the line β€œJust found out about my other other bitch” indicates that the artist may have been unfaithful at some point, which adversely impacted their connection.


The song chronicles moments of disappointment and reconciliation, as the artist speaks candidly about how his partner’s trust in him had been broken, citing that he β€œlied, cheated, [and caused her to] cry.” Despite this, the singer notes that the girl "done worse shit," and he’s, therefore, still present in the relationship. Nevertheless, he can’t bring himself to love her, and he pleaded with her to β€œjust don’t tell me you love me.” This cautionary line indicates that he could no longer maintain the state of relationship they have until he figures out his feelings about their situation.


The singer also acknowledges that the relationship lacks the perfect blend of decency and proper timing. The lyric β€œwhat's the perfect girl if it's not the perfect time” suggests that the love they share is not long-lasting, though they may have all the perfect conditions. The relationship’s longevity is, however, tied to the right timing, which is currently absent. The artist’s struggle to leave the relationship is due to still-simmering attachment and longing for the girl, despite their challenging situation.


Line by Line Meaning

I know your tears more than you 'cause I see 'em so much
I understand your sadness better than you because I witness it frequently due to our lack of trust.


That's what happens when you're here with no trust, okay
The consequence of being in a relationship without a foundation of trust is the constant expression of negative emotions.


I lied, cheated, you cried
I have been dishonest, unfaithful and caused you pain.


You done worse shit, and I'm still here, right?
Despite your past actions, I am still committed to our relationship.


And motherfuck your friends
I have disdain for your friends who are unsupportive of our relationship.


All them hoes hatin'
I do not like those women who are envious of our relationship.


If you're not down, then what's your location?
If you are not loyal, then where do you stand in this relationship?


I called and checked in every night and that was not probation
I made an effort to communicate with you every evening, but it was not because I was on probation.


They gave they two cents and we ain't ask for no donation
They gave their unwanted opinions, but we did not solicit their input.


Man, you on some other other shit
You are behaving in a way that is unexpected and irrational.


Just found out about my other other bitch
I recently discovered that I have been unfaithful to you with another woman.


Went from 'I love ya' to 'Ya don't know who ya fuckin' with'
Our relationship went from a declaration of love to a place where you no longer recognize who I am.


Fresh off of vacay and already need another trip
I am recently came back from vacation and already feel the need to go on another trip to escape the problems in our relationship.


She said I had enough tries
My partner has reached a breaking point and feels that I have exhausted all my chances to make things right.


Oh, and I'm the reason that she doesn't trust guys
I caused my partner to lose trust in men due to my past actions.


What's the perfect girl if it's not the perfect time?
A person can be perfect, but if the timing is not right, the relationship will not work out.


If you wanna leave fine
If you want to end the relationship, that is acceptable to me.


Just don't tell me you love me
Do not express love to me if you are not committed to our relationship.


You're gonna make it too hard for me
Your expression of love will make it difficult for me to move on if you decide to leave.


I wish you were ugly
I wish that you were not physically attractive, which would make it easier for me to leave you.


It'd wouldn't be so hard to leave
It would not be as difficult for me to leave the relationship if you were not physically attractive.


'Cause baby I hate to, love you
I have a love/hate relationship with you, which makes it difficult for me to decide what actions to take.


I can't make up my mind
I am indecisive about what to do with the relationship.


'Cause right when I tell you it's over
As soon as I tell you that the relationship is over, I feel drawn back to you.


By the end of the night, I be right back in bed witchu
I can't resist being intimate with you, and even after the relationship ends, I find myself back in bed with you.


So don't tell me you love me
I cannot handle your expression of love if you are not committed to our relationship.


Wishin' I would've tried more
I regret not putting in more effort to maintain our relationship.


She wanted the truth
My partner desired honesty from me.


Truthfully I wish I lied more
Ironically, I wish I had been more dishonest with my partner.


'Cause when I was true, all I heard was buy more, fuck you, who is that? And I don't know why more
When I was honest, all I received were accusations, arguments, and disrespect, and I do not understand why.


We were picture perfect and I tore it all apart
Our relationship was ideal, but I ruined it.


But if I pick up all the pieces we could still be a collage
If I make an effort to fix our damaged relationship, we can still come together to create something beautiful.


Feelin' like we ended too soon
I feel as if our relationship came to an end before it should have.


Used to stay home and do it in all the rooms
We used to be intimate all over the house.


Back shots, I know what you like
Sexual positions from behind are enjoyable for you, and I am aware of that.


Had you hittin' high notes and you don't even need no autotune
During our sexual encounters, I made you reach climax without any help.


Nights I was Patron'ed up
I had consumed a lot of alcohol on certain nights.


Girls dressed alike lookin' like they cloned up
Some women dressed similarly, and it was difficult to differentiate them from each other.


Same nights I wouldn't pick my phone up
On those same nights, I would ignore calls and messages from my partner.


And you was thinkin' 'Damn boy, grow up!'
In the moment, my partner thought that I needed to mature and be more responsible.


And I could still hear her leavin'
I can still feel the pain of my partner leaving me.


Crazy, when a heart breaks it never breaks even
The breakdown of a relationship never affects both parties equally.


I even found another girl that's perfect
I have met someone who seems to be perfect for me.


And I'm the only reason we're not workin'
I am solely responsible for the failure of our relationship.


Whatever you do, whatever you do
No matter what action you take in regards to our relationship.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, ERNEST DION WILSON, MICHAEL ROBERT HENRION POSNER, KEVIN RANDOLPH, STEVE WYREMAN

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mynameisrits

What’s the perfect girl if it’s not the perfect time? I remember loving that quote.

Sound Wave

"You're gonna make it too hard for me, I wish you were ugly" first time hearing that made me laugh Big Sean 4L

zayreviewsthings

10 years ago I was a freshman in high school.. 14 yrs old sheesh how time flies this is growth πŸ™πŸΌπŸ”₯

Mariana's Volgs

This is one of the best albums he made this yearπŸ”₯πŸ‘πŸ½ like wow I love you Big Sean πŸ’›

Miles

This albums 10 years old bruh lmao this is the remastered version

BROTHERTAYRO

@Miles πŸ˜­πŸ€¦πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ

Terrence Miller

This albums is what got me through junior highπŸ’―

🌊Majestic Mahogany🌬

U appreciate the instrumental now frfr age like wine 🍷 cheers πŸ₯‚ to you Sean !!!

Cane Solo

Was 14 banging this through my iphone 4 headphones on the DDOT. 1 time for a legend πŸ”₯

Nathan Ndlovu

Damn I haven't heard this song in a long time. Good ole days...

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