Don't Explain
Christy June Lyrics
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Just say you'll remain
I'm glad you're back,
Don't explain.
Quiet, don't explain
What is there to gain
Skip that lipstick,
You know that I love you and what love endures
All my thoughts are of you for I'm so completely yours.
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong, don't matter
When you're with me, sweet.
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's, yours love,
Don't explain
You know that I love you and what love endures
Nothing rates above you for I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong, don't matter
When you're with me, sweet.
Hush now don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's, yours love,
Don't explain.
The song "Don't Explain" by Christy June is a poignant interpretation of a love that endures even in the face of infidelity. The singer asks her beloved not to explain why he left or where he's been, as she's just happy he's back. She doesn't want to hear any excuses or justifications for his behavior; she just wants to enjoy their time together. She acknowledges that there may be people who talk about their relationship and may even know that he cheats on her, but she chooses to ignore it because she loves him completely. For her, the joy and the pain of loving him is all encompassing, and nothing else matters.
Although the song is about a relationship that is not traditionally healthy, there is a raw honesty to June's interpretation. She chooses to express the complexities of love that are often swept under the rug or hidden. While society may shame or judge a person for staying with someone who cheats, June's lyrics invite the listener to consider the nuances of love that can transcend the more straightforward notions of right and wrong. The song becomes a testament to the power of love to withstand even the most difficult of circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush now, don't explain
Please be quiet; I do not need an explanation
Just say you'll remain
Just promise me that you'll stay with me
I'm glad you're back,
I'm happy that you've returned
Don't explain.
I don't need reasons or excuses
Quiet, don't explain
Please be silent; no need for explanations
What is there to gain
What benefits could an explanation provide?
Skip that lipstick,
Don't bother with the makeup and embellishments
Don't explain.
No need to clarify or rationalize
You know that I love you and what love endures
I am devoted to you regardless of any hardships
All my thoughts are of you for I'm so completely yours.
You occupy my mind; you possess me entirely
Cry to hear folks chatter
It pains me to hear others gossiping about us
And I know you cheat
I am aware that you are unfaithful
Right or wrong, don't matter
Morality is irrelevant in this moment
When you're with me, sweet.
As long as we are together, all is satisfactory
Hush now, don't explain
Please be quiet; I do not need an explanation
You're my joy and pain
You bring me happiness and also cause me distress
My life's, yours love,
My existence belongs to you because of our love
Don't explain.
I don't require clarification or excuses
You know that I love you and what love endures
I am devoted to you regardless of any hardships
Nothing rates above you for I'm so completely yours
You are more valuable to me than anything; I belong entirely to you
Cry to hear folks chatter
It hurts me to hear others gossiping about us
And I know you cheat
I understand that you are unfaithful
Right or wrong, don't matter
Morality is unimportant in this context
When you're with me, sweet.
As long as we are together, everything is satisfactory
Hush now don't explain
Please be quiet; I don't need an explanation
You're my joy and pain
You bring me happiness and grief
My life's, yours love,
I belong to you due to our love
Don't explain.
I don't need reasons or excuses
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Jr. Herzog, Billie Holiday
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