Ann Hampton Callaway (born May 30, 1958) is a singer, composer, lyricist, p… Read Full Bio ↴Ann Hampton Callaway (born May 30, 1958) is a singer, composer, lyricist, pianist, and actress. She is best known for writing and singing the theme to the TV series The Nanny and starring in the Broadway musical Swing!, for which she won the Theater World Award and was nominated for a Tony for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. She occasionally also performs with her sister Liz Callaway. On November 3, 2006 she gave a master class at Cornish College of the Arts. In December 2007, she recorded a track Clouds on Kenny Barron's CD The Traveler. She has performed @ Feinsteins @ the Regency Hotel in NYC with Mr. Barron as her accompianist.

Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
Ann Hampton Callaway Lyrics

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Someone told someone and someone told you
But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
Since everyone spread the story
With his own little personal touch

Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream

Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
Do nothin' till you hear from me

Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill

But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will

Overall Meaning

The song Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me by Ann Hampton Callaway is a plea to an uncertain lover to ignore any rumors about the singer's infidelity and not to jump to any conclusions. The song's main message is to communicate directly with the singer before making any rash decisions. The song also highlights how people can hurt others by spreading unverified rumors, which can lead to the destruction of a relationship. It has a bluesy and jazzy sound, with a slow rhythm and smooth saxophone solos.

The singer suggests that her lover should wait until they hear directly from her before acting on anything that others say. She pleads with her lover to consider their romance and not to believe everything that is said in the grapevine. The singer acknowledges that she has been seen with someone else, but she explains that it does not mean she is untrue, and she has not forgotten her lover. The words in her heart reveal how she feels about them, and she wants her lover to wait until she communicates with them about her feelings.

Overall, the song is about the importance of communication and how vital it is to wait until you hear the truth from the person themselves before making any assumptions. It is a beautiful song with a powerful message that can resonate with many people who have been in similar situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Someone told someone and someone told you
The story has been passed around by several people before reaching you

But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
The people spreading the story didn't intend to harm you

Since everyone spread the story with his own little personal touch
Each person added their own twist to the story as they passed it on

Do nothin' till you hear from me, pay no attention to what's said
Don't act on anything you hear until you confirm it with me, and don't believe everything you hear

Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream is over my head
I don't understand why people try to ruin others' happiness

At least consider our romance, if you should take the word of others you've heard I haven't a chance
Please don't let the rumors affect how you feel about our relationship

True I've been seen with someone new, but does that mean that I'm untrue
It's true that I've been seen with someone else, but that doesn't mean I'm cheating on you

When we're apart the words in my heart reveal how I feel about you
When we're not together, my feelings for you are still strong

Some kiss may cloud my memory and other arms may hold a thrill
I may have had a moment of weakness with someone else, but it doesn't change my love for you

But please do nothin' till you hear it from me, and you never will
Please don't act on any rumors you hear because you will never hear anything from me that contradicts my love for you

Do nothin' till you hear from me
This line is repeated to emphasize the importance of not believing rumors and waiting to hear the truth from the source

Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL

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