Don't Tell Me
2-Pump Louie Lyrics
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You’ve fallen from the nest
No one can help if you won’t fly
This house is haunted lately
Won’t let my spirits rest
In the night I hear the floorboards Sigh
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
I don’t know what to say
Your words have all but left me dry
Turn back the time bomb baby
You can step on all the cracks
I swear you won’t make mama cry
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
There’s something you’re not telling
I don’t know what to say
Where are you now that you’re not fun anymore
This trip is full of laughter
Look at the horizon arriving
Yeah, all at once let’s fall in love
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
The lyrics of 2-Pump Louie's "Don't Tell Me" convey the message of pushing someone to take risks and do something with their life. The first few lines "Crawl out your window baby, you’ve fallen from the nest, no one can help if you won’t fly" paint a picture of someone who has been sheltered, and is now being encouraged to take risks and explore the unknown territories of life. The second verse "Turn back the time bomb baby, you can step on all the cracks, I swear you won’t make mama cry" suggests that it is never too late to start and that a person should not be held back by past mistakes or regrets.
The chorus "Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do" is an interesting repetition meant to challenge the listener to think about their own lives and what they can do to improve it. The song also has a sense of urgency in its message, like the singer is afraid of the person being left behind in a world that moves too fast. The line "Where are you now that you’re not fun anymore" is especially poignant because it talks about how people can be left behind in social situations once they choose to stay in their comfort zones.
The lyrics of "Don't Tell Me" are a powerful call to action, filled with challenging questions and exhortations, that are open to interpretation. They encourage the listener to think, take action and have fun while doing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Crawl out your window baby
Leave behind your comfort zone and take a risk.
You’ve fallen from the nest
You are no longer protected by the safety of your old life.
No one can help if you won’t fly
You need to take charge and make things happen for yourself.
This house is haunted lately
There is a heavy feeling of negativity and unrest in the air.
Won’t let my spirits rest
It is emotionally draining and preventing any sense of calm.
In the night I hear the floorboards Sigh
The surroundings help to magnify these feelings especially in the silence of the night.
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
There are plenty of options available, stop making excuses.
This is my answer to you
A firm statement of opinion has been put forward.
I don’t know what to say
Unable to find the right words to convey the appropriate meaning or feeling.
Your words have all but left me dry
The conversation has been so empty that the emotional well is completely emptied.
Turn back the time bomb baby
Time is running out to make a change, take action now.
You can step on all the cracks
It's okay to take risks and make mistakes.
I swear you won’t make mama cry
The outcome will not be that bad.
There’s something you’re not telling
A sense that there is more to the story than is being shared.
Where are you now that you’re not fun anymore
The current state of being is not as enjoyable as it used to be.
This trip is full of laughter
Despite the many troubles experienced, a sense of happiness remains through it all.
Look at the horizon arriving
A new day is on the horizon, there is still hope for a change.
Yeah, all at once let’s fall in love
Take a chance and embrace the new opportunity for excitement.
Don’t tell me you’ve got nothin better to do
Reiterate that there are plenty of options to chase after.
There’s something you’re not telling
Again emphasize the feeling that there is more to the story.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ashley Lofgren, Garrett Lofgren, Kevin Chubirka, Owen Jenkins
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