Don't Tell Me
Avril Lavigne(艾薇儿) Lyrics


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You held my hand and walked me home, I know
While you gave me that kiss you were something like this
It made me go, oh, oh
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
Guys are so hard to trust
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that
Girl, the one who gives it all away, yeah?

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
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way

Don't think that your charm
And the fact that your arm is now around my neck
Will get 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 (really upset)
Get outta my head, get off of my bed
Yeah, that's 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
Don't 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
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 it was somethin' I was gonna do and cry?
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say




You're better off that way, yeah (better off that way)
I'm better off alone anyway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Avril Lavigne's "Don't Tell Me" is about a woman who is sick and tired of guys who think they can control her and take advantage of her. It talks about a specific guy who walked her home, kissed her, and wiped away her tears, but in the end, it was not enough to earn her love and trust. She refuses to give herself up to him, whether physically or emotionally, and sends him on his way. She is a strong and independent woman who stands up for herself and refuses to let anyone tell her what to do or how to feel.


The lyrics show an empowered woman who has had enough of guys who try to take advantage of her. The song talks about self-respect, empowerment, and not allowing guys to walk all over her. It sends a message that women should never let anyone try to control them, and it is essential to respect boundaries and feelings. The song is a powerful anthem for women who are often pressured into doing things they are not comfortable with, and it encourages them to stand up for themselves and not be afraid to say no.


Line by Line Meaning

You held my hand and walked me home, I know
You took me home, and we were together. I remember this clearly.


While you gave me that kiss you were something like this
When you kissed me goodbye, you were acting sketchy.


It made me go, oh, oh
It made me feel a certain way.


You wiped my tears got rid of all my fears
You comforted me and made me feel better.


Why did you have to go?
Why did you leave?


Guess it wasn't enough to take up some of my love
You didn't appreciate what I had to offer.


Guys are so hard to trust
It's difficult to trust men.


Did I not tell you that I'm not like that
I already told you I'm not that kind of girl.


Girl, the one who gives it all away, yeah?
The one who gives away everything easily.


Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you this time?
Did you expect me to give in to you easily this time?


Did you think that it was somethin' I was gonna do and cry?
Did you think I would regret it and cry about it later?


Don't try to tell me what to do
You can't control me.


Don't try to tell me what to say
You can't manipulate me.


You're better off that way
You're better off without me.


Don't think that your charm
Don't think you can use your charm.


And the fact that your arm is now around my neck
And the fact that you're physically close to me.


Will get you in my pants, I'll have to kick your ass
That won't result in us sleeping together, and I'll have to physically remove you.


And make you never forget
I'll make sure you remember this experience.


I'm gonna ask you to stop thought I liked you a lot
I used to like you, but now I want you to leave me alone.


But I'm really upset (really upset)
But I'm very upset.


Get outta my head, get off of my bed
Stop living rent-free in my head, and get off my bed.


Yeah, that's what I said
Yes, that's exactly what I mean.


This guilt trip that you put me on won't mess me up
Your attempts to make me feel guilty won't work.


I've done no wrong
I haven't done anything wrong.


Any thoughts of you and me have gone away
I don't have any romantic feelings for you anymore.


You're better off that way, yeah (better off that way)
You're better off without me.


I'm better off alone anyway
I'm better off being single.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AVRIL LAVIGNE, EVAN TAUBENFELD

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sholehmahfudin4408

"Don't Tell Me"

You held my hand and walked me home
I know why you gave me that kiss
It was something like this
It made me go oh oh

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
Guys are 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 something I was gonna do and cry?
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way

Don't think that your charm
And the fact that your arm
Is now around my neck
Will get 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
Get out of my head
Get off of my bed
Yeah, that's 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 something I was gonna do and cry?
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't 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
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 it was something I was gonna do and cry?
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way

Better off that way
I'm better off alone anyway



@jennyjoyciriaco9327

You held my hand and walked me home, I know
While you gave me that kiss you were something like this
It made me go, oh, oh
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
Guys are so hard to trust
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that
Girl, the one who gives it all away, yeah?
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
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way
Don't think that your charm
And the fact that your arm is now around my neck
Will get 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 (really upset)
Get outta my head, get off of my bed
Yeah, that's 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
Don't 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
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 it was somethin' I was gonna do and cry?
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way, yeah (better off that way)
I'm better off alone anyway



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@Nisanex

Who’s watching in 2024

@zenquester3896

Yep, on a Avril binge session.

@fluffyblack137

Yo

@isy6011

❤️

@hakimnurul5098

Me. First time on 2001 🥲

@eddiegrondin4034

Me, always in love with her

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@gigi4266

I love how she combines toughness with vulnerability.

@victorrianm

YEEESS ME TOO

@mrmoedini

Ha I'm not failing nnn today, good try!

@syalater4216

Yea no

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