Big Head Todd and The Monsters – singer-guitarist Todd Park Mohr, bassist-singer Rob Squires, drummer-singer Brian Nevin and keyboardist-guitarist-singer Jeremy Lawton -- could have begun resting on their laurels back in 1993, when their Top 10 singles “Bittersweet,” “Broken Hearted Savior,” “Circle” and “It’s Alright” pushed the album Sister Sweetly to platinum certification. However, Mohr says, “I’ve fought throughout our career not to be a one-trick pony, to be the kind of band that has depth and diversity in its catalogue. I’m a fan of this band, and I’m constantly looking forward to what comes next.”
The essence of Big Head Todd and The Monsters – a rootsy, emotionally direct variety of rock ’n’ roll that lends itself particularly well to a live setting – has been winning fans since Mohr, Rob Squires and Brian Nevin started playing together in high school (Jeremy Lawton joined in 2004). Needless to say, the three never expected to be in the same band at this late date, but, as Mohr points out, “It was a really fortunate combination of musical personalities, and we’re still partners in every sense of the word.”
The band spent seven years developing their chemistry and amassing a following, boosted significantly by the independent releases Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990), before being “discovered” by the listening public at large with 1993’s Sister Sweetly. After a major-label stint (Sister Sweetly, 1994’s Stratagem, 1997’s Beautiful World), during which the trio increasingly found itself frustrated artistically, they reclaimed their independent status (2001’s Riviera, 2004’s Crimes of Passion). “If it were not for our ability to do things for ourselves, we would have disappeared a long time ago,” Mohr allows.
Please Don't Tell Her
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Lyrics
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I always leave her down
if she should come my way
I always turn around
Please don't tell her I love her
I always keep her out
I never let her in
I greet her with a grin
Please don't tell her I love her
if she should discover the colors of my love
she will fly, fly away
Now you can try tenderness
You can try to hang around
Oh, but I'm sure she'll love you less
I'm sure she'll bring you down
Please don't tell her I love her
The lyrics to Big Head Todd and the Monsters' song "Please Don't Tell Her" tell the story of a man who is afraid to fully express his love for a woman. He keeps her waiting and never lets her in, but when she comes to him in tears, he greets her with a grin. He pleads with the listener to not tell her that he loves her because he fears that if she discovers the depth of his affection, she will leave him.
The line "if she should discover the colors of my love, she will fly, fly away" is particularly powerful because it suggests that the man is not only afraid of rejection, but also of losing control. He fears that if he opens up to her, she will leave him and he will be unable to keep her. The final verse is a warning to anyone who might try to take his place, saying that even if they show her tenderness, they will never be able to love her as deeply as he does.
Overall, the song is a melancholy reflection on the fear of vulnerability and the risks that come with opening up to someone else. It highlights the importance of communication in relationships and the consequences of holding back one's true feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
always leave her waiting
I consistently make her wait and never prioritize her
I always leave her down
I always disappoint her and let her down
if she should come my way
If she happens to cross my path
I always turn around
I always avoid her and turn away
Please don't tell her I love her
I don't want her to know the truth about my feelings for her
I always keep her out
I keep her at a distance and don't let her get close to me emotionally
I never let her in
I don't allow her to see the vulnerable side of me
If she should come my way weeping
If she were to approach me crying or upset
I greet her with a grin
I pretend like everything is okay and put on a fake smile
if she should discover the colors of my love
If she were to find out how deep my feelings for her truly are
she will fly, fly away
She will distance herself from me and leave
Now you can try tenderness
You can try to be gentle and loving with her
You can try to hang around
You can try to be present and available for her
Oh, but I'm sure she'll love you less
But I'm confident that her feelings for you will diminish
I'm sure she'll bring you down
I believe that she will ultimately disappoint and let you down
Please don't tell her I love her
I don't want anyone to tell her the truth about my feelings for her
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TODD PARK MOHR
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@rogerrrubin
I always leave her waiting
I always leave her down
if she should come my way
I always turn around
Please don't tell her I love her
I always keep her out
I never let her in
If she should come my way weeping
I greet her with a grin
Please don't tell her I love her
if she should discover the colors of my love
she will fly, fly away
Now you can try tenderness
You can try to hang around
Oh, but I'm sure she'll love you less
I'm sure she'll bring you down
Please don't tell her I love her
@davefrench8457
Found this band yesterday. As a 73year old Brit where have you been for the last 30 yrs. Brilliant, very very special.
@pappababycovers5374
I discovered this band about a year ago and can’t get enough. I play Todd’s music on a loop. I love how this song just builds until the guitar solo comes on and just explodes. The whole band is just kicking it and the base line is so solid. The sound on this Red Rocks cut is outstanding. Thank you for making your music sound so good!
@johnnyboyd89
These guys just nail it from every angle in every aspect fantastic! Just can't get enough.
@molyaly4242
It's more than good sound it's rare when we hear clear perfect nice music played live
@sistersuetube
Started listening a week ago and now I can't get enough BHTM! ❤ Great band, music and lyrics. You can tell them I love them 😉
@richardmash7163
I never heard of him until a couple of wks ago, now he's on my play list listening every day 😃
@frednoble1833
Your in for a real.treat. lucky you found this band. But you must kniw that by NOW. HE AND HIS BAND ARE 5HE FUCK7N BALLS. NIGHTFENCER GATEKEEPER. BRAINTREE BOSTON. ROCK ON HE ID IN.ERIC CLAPTONS CATEGORY. GUITAR AND HIS PHEN9MINAL VOCALS. OUTSTANDING. BAND IS AWSOME. EVERY ONE OF THEM
@reginaohearn6152
I had to open up the wind and have my car stereo guide ne and to him today!!!!! Broken hearted I am right now of a huge loss.. perfection to anyone's journey .. When he came on my car didn't have enough boom in the speakers..He's amazinnnggggggg. Thank you Todd!!!
@larryh.4629
@@reginaohearn6152 sweetheart don't put all your love in one basket. Just saying I've loved and lost I've broken hearts for no fault of theirs. I've lived with the knowledge of what a fool I was to have left Susan. Its late in life for me.ive few regrets but still a few, can't go back 40 yrs. Can't undo my bad choices. But time goes on I have children as she does too that's how you console yourself later that was the prize for being stupid in youth. You'll get through the pain you feel now. Be cautious but not afraid love will find you. When you least expect it. And even with time it may not be perfect, but what is? Wishing you all the best. Hang in there.
@richardmash7163
3-16-22 just now hearing them, daaamn