I Don't Wanna Know
Charli XCX Lyrics
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You were a diamond bright
Yeah, touching my fingertips
Melting into the night, ohh
Secrets are locked up
Prison cell in your mind
Kisses fall off of her lips
Kisses that should've been mine
Yeah, I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, what you've done
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
Why you left, why you left
Why you left
I know I'm losing you so come on, tell the truth
Don't you tell me you're sorry
Don't pretend you're stormy
'Cause I don't wanna know
I already know
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, what you've done
Ooh, ooh
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, ooh ooh ooh
Fighting the tears back
Fighting to make you stay
Screaming at angels
Holding a wall in my brain, yeah
Secrets are locked up
Prison cell in your heart, yeah
Kisses fall off her lips
Memories left behind
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, what you've done
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
Why you left, why you left
Why you left
I know I'm losing you so come on, tell the truth
Don't you tell me you're sorry
Don't pretend you're stormy
'Cause I don't wanna know
I already know
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, what you've done
Ooh, ooh
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, ooh ooh ooh
The lyrics to "i don't wanna know" speak of a painful breakup, where the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship. The opening lines "Laying in silence, You were a diamond bright" suggest that the couple has lost their connection, and the image of a diamond, a precious stone that reflects light, symbolizes the spark that has faded. The singer's desire to reconnect is expressed when they reach out to touch their partner's fingers but find that they're "melting into the night," indicating that the distance between them has become insurmountable.
The theme of secrets is central to the song, with the lyrics talking about "secrets locked up" in the other person's mind and heart. This secrecy is portrayed as a kind of emotional imprisonment, isolating the singer from their lover's inner world. The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't wanna know," emphasizing the singer's reluctance to hear the truth about what their partner has done and why they left. They are torn between wanting answers and not being able to bear the pain of hearing them. Ultimately, the singer realizes that they don't need to hear their partner's apologies or explanations because they already know the truth, and they've made the decision to move on.
Overall, "i don't wanna know" is a poignant exploration of the emotional turmoil that comes with a breakup. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing, betrayal, and resignation, all delivered with Charli XCX's signature electronic pop sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Laying in silence
We are together but there is a silence between us
You were a diamond bright
I thought you were perfect, shining like a diamond
Yeah, touching my fingertips
I can feel you next to me, but we are not connected
Melting into the night, ohh
Our time together is fleeting and will soon be gone
Secrets are locked up
You are keeping things from me, hiding your true feelings
Prison cell in your mind
Your thoughts and emotions are trapped and you won't let them out
Kisses fall off of her lips
You are with someone else and I can see it in the way she kisses you
Kisses that should've been mine
I wanted to be the one you were kissing, but now I know I'm not
I don't wanna know
I can't handle the truth, I don't want to hear what you've done
What you've done, what you've done
I am repeating this because I can't get it out of my head
Why you left, why you left
I can't understand why you would leave me for someone else
I know I'm losing you so come on, tell the truth
I can sense that you are slipping away, please just tell me the truth
Don't you tell me you're sorry
I don't want to hear your apologies, it's too late for that now
Don't pretend you're stormy
Don't act like you're upset about what happened, I know you're not
'Cause I don't wanna know
I can't handle the truth, please don't tell me what happened
I already know
I have a feeling about what happened, even if I don't know the details
Ooh, ooh
A sad and pained vocalization
Fighting the tears back
I'm trying to hold back my emotions, to not cry in front of you
Fighting to make you stay
I am desperately trying to keep you here with me
Screaming at angels
I am so upset that I am cursing at the heavens
Holding a wall in my brain, yeah
I am trying to keep my emotions in check, but it's not working
Secrets are locked up
You are still hiding things from me, not telling me the whole truth
Prison cell in your heart, yeah
Your heart is closed off to me, you don't want to let me in
Memories left behind
Even if you do leave me, I will still have the memories we shared
What you've done, what you've done
I can't stop thinking about what you did to me
Ooh, ooh
A sad and pained vocalization
What you've done, what you've done
I am repeating this because I can't get it out of my head
What you've done, ooh ooh ooh
A sad vocalization, repeating the same phrase over and over
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexander Cook, Charlotte Aitchison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Laying in silence
You were a diamond, bright
Yeah, touching my fingertips
Melting into the night, oh
Secrets are locked up
Prison cell in your mind
Kisses fall off her lips
Kisses that should've been mine, yeah
[Chorus]
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, what you've done
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
Why you left, why you left
Why you left
I know I'm losing you, so come on, tell the truth
Don't you tell me you're sorry, don't pretend you're stormy
'Cause I don't wanna know, I already know
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, what you've done, ooh, ooh
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, ooh, ooh, ooh
Verse 2]
Fighting the tears back
Fighting to make you stay
Screaming at angels
Holding a wall in my brain, yeah
Secrets are locked up
Prison cell in your heart, yeah
Kisses fall off her lips
Memories left behind
[Chorus]
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, what you've done
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
Why you left, why you left
Why you left
I know I'm losing you, so come on, tell the truth
Don't you tell me you're sorry, don't pretend you're stormy
'Cause I don't wanna know, I already know
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, what you've done, ooh, ooh
What you've done, what you've done
What you've done, ooh, ooh, ooh
@hoemogenic
I remember crying to this on my car after leaving my bf in 1983, time really flies 😔
@briebulger7484
hoemogenic இ LMFAOOOOO
@eyeorigins77
Same 👊😩😔😔😔
@jayrandyson476
hoemogenic இ 1983? Am I missing a joke?
@vikih6191
King Dice it sounds like it came out in 80’s
@jayrandyson476
Viki Habeš Oh. Well that was wayyyyy before my time, that’s why I didn’t get it lol.
@Chime262
I will never EVER forget slow dancing to this song with my high school sweetheart during prom of 1983. <3
@ptrckhnghn7676
This sounds like a song that would play at the end of a disco in the 80’s 💖
@kelsey6749
this song sounds like a robot going through it’s first heartbreak and i love it.
@eyeorigins77
Periodt