Don't Tell Me
Cannon Lyrics


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You
You tell me that I won't be anybody
Tryna find a way out of this
Tryna dry off all my tears
A wet-wipes only useful for cleanliness
Can't progress
If I'm sinking down
Tell me off if you
See me frown
Think your great
But your in the clouds
I'd be fine if I
Fought myself to the ground
Now, the first step is to meditate
Don't try, remember that it's all just fate
And if you find that you just
Wanna take a break
Then don't you dare
Ever tell me that it's too late
This isn't where we're supposed to be now
Isn't where my hopes and dreams are
Physically I can't escape ya
Just tryna hope it won't go too far
Didn't really want to be her
Wishin' we could love each other
Everythin' is possible without ya
Keep your head down
There's sadness all around
Stop acting jealous you are
Being such a clown
You think I'm odd you should
See me in the crowd
You'd be in line if your thoughts
Were something more profound
Allow, the fact your such a big headache
Comply, you can't because your not awake
Your blind, so why aren't you a mole?
You're a snake




Just don't you dare
Ever tell me that it's too late

Overall Meaning

In the song "Don't Tell Me" by Cannon, the artist seems to be addressing someone who has been discouraging and negative towards him. The lyrics suggest that this person has been telling Cannon that he won't be successful or significant in any way, causing him to feel trapped and hopeless. However, Cannon expresses that he is determined to rise above this negativity, even if it means fighting himself to do so. He urges this person to stop being so jealous and critical, and to focus on making something more meaningful of their own lives. He even suggests that the first step towards achieving success and happiness is to meditate, and to remember that fate will work in his favor if he stays positive.


The lyrics are delivered with a sense of urgency and defiance, as if Cannon is challenging this person to stop holding him back and to start believing in him instead. The references to sinking down and wishing for love suggest a feeling of drowning in negativity or loneliness, but the message of the song is ultimately one of resilience and determination. Cannon wants to succeed despite the odds, and he is not going to let this person or anyone else tell him otherwise.


Overall, the song "Don't Tell Me" is a powerful message of self-belief and optimism, delivered through clever wordplay and a confident, catchy beat. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt doubted or discouraged by others, reminding them that they have the power to rise above negativity and make something meaningful of their own lives.


Line by Line Meaning

You
I am addressing you personally.


You tell me that I won't be anybody
You are telling me that I am not capable of achieving my dreams and succeeding in life.


Tryna find a way out of this
I am attempting to escape my current situation.


Tryna dry off all my tears
I am attempting to cope with my emotions and move on from past pain.


A wet-wipes only useful for cleanliness
Cleaning away tears with a wet-wipe will not solve my problems, it only serves a hygienic purpose.


Can't progress
I cannot move forward in my life.


If I'm sinking down
If I am feeling lost, hopeless, or unsuccessful.


Tell me off if you
Reprimand me if it seems like I am giving up.


See me frown
If it seems like I am unhappy or depressed.


Think your great
You believe you are superior or better than me.


But your in the clouds
You are not grounded or realistic in your thinking.


I'd be fine if I
I would be content if I.


Fought myself to the ground
If I worked hard and put in effort until exhaustion.


Now, the first step is to meditate
I must begin by finding inner peace through meditation.


Don't try, remember that it's all just fate
I should not struggle against my destiny.


And if you find that you just
If you discover that you simply.


Wanna take a break
Need to rest for a moment.


Then don't you dare
Do not even consider.


Ever tell me that it's too late
Suggest that I have missed my opportunity or that I cannot achieve my goals.


This isn't where we're supposed to be now
My current situation is not where we expected to be at this point in our lives.


Isn't where my hopes and dreams are
My current life does not align with my aspirations and desires.


Physically I can't escape ya
I am unable to physically remove myself from my current circumstances or from you.


Just tryna hope it won't go too far
I am trying to remain optimistic and hope that things will not get worse.


Didn't really want to be her
I did not intend to end up in my current situation or location.


Wishin' we could love each other
I desire a mutual affection and respect between us.


Everythin' is possible without ya
I can accomplish anything without your assistance or support.


Keep your head down
Do not acknowledge or bother me.


There's sadness all around
There is emotional suffering present in our surroundings or current situation.


Stop acting jealous you are
Stop showing resentment or envy towards me.


Being such a clown
Acting foolishly or making a mockery of oneself.


You think I'm odd you should
If you think I am abnormal or strange, consider.


See me in the crowd
Looking at how I behave or appear in a public setting.


You'd be in line if your thoughts
You would be better off if your thoughts.


Were something more profound
Were deeper or more intellectually stimulating.


Allow, the fact your such a big headache
Recognize that you are causing great stress and frustration for me.


Comply, you can't because your not awake
You are unable to conform to my expectations because you are unaware or unconscious.


Your blind, so why aren't you a mole?
You are oblivious to what is going on around you, so why are you not a subterranean creature with no eyesight?


You're a snake
You are deceitful or treacherous in nature.


Just don't you dare
Do not even consider.


Ever tell me that it's too late
Suggest that I have missed my opportunity or that I cannot achieve my goals.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Emma Cannon

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how many people came here from the wild n out jokes about his bad albums

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me

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I came here after Emmanuel song this on wild n out during Plead The Fifth

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@d_3767

After all these years of watching wild n out and laughing about the jokes of Nick's music I decided to actually listen to one of his songs 😂 as a new listener, this song wasn't bad

@Diamondz242

This was a big hit back in the day

@thatleftyjames2893

This was one of the best, his early songs aren’t bad. It’s his newer stuff that’s terrible.

@lovelydae7455

It's like his only hit

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