Don't
Dr. Shemp Lyrics

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I see you all over the streets these days like garbage they forgot to pick up
Your life's story's written on a cardboard box, man I know you got it rough

It's not my fault you're early retired
I wouldn't piss on you if your were on fire

Don't come beggin' to me
Your whole life is wrecked and you've got no self-respect left

Give me your poor, your tired, your huddled masses
Tell them all they can kiss my ass
I don't care how hungry you are, I'll make you eat the squeegee, get away from my car
My cat should shit on a cushion of feathers while you enjoy the New York weather
Without a roof above your head, noone's gonna miss you when you're dead

Don't ask me for 45 cents
That can't buy a squeak from David Wilentz

Don't come beggin' to me
Your whole life is wrecked and you've got no self-respect left

Overall Meaning

In Dr. Shemp's song "Don't," the singer describes a situation where an individual receives a phone call in the dark of night from someone they once loved. The person on the other end is feeling alone and seeks comfort from their former lover. The song conveys the idea that relationships, even after they end, can still leave an emotional imprint on individuals and that past connections can resurface unexpectedly.

The lyrics suggest that the person on the other end of the line is feeling vulnerable and desperate for companionship, and the singer may feel conflicted about responding to this plea for help. However, they ultimately give in and agree to be there for the person. The song's melancholic tone and the use of rain imagery suggest that the aftermath of a relationship can be a dark and lonely place filled with regret, isolation, and longing for connection.

Overall, "Don't" is a poignant and emotional portrayal of the complex and sometimes painful aftermath of a relationship's end, as well as the unexpected ways in which past connections can resurface and affect us.

Line by Line Meaning

Your phone's gonna ring in the darkness of night
You'll receive a call on your phone in the middle of the night.

And you'll rise from the bed where you lay
You'll get up from your bed to answer the phone.

And you'll answer "Hello" and from out of the past
You'll pick up the phone and say 'Hello', and the caller will be someone you knew in the past.

A voice you once loved is gonna say
The caller will be someone you used to love, and they'll speak to you.

I don't wanna be alone tonight, I don't wanna be alone
The caller doesn't want to be alone and is seeking companionship tonight.

And I had to call someone who used to care
The caller reached out to you because they believe that you used to care about them and can provide the companionship they desire.

So say that you still want me and I'll be there
If you tell them that you still want them, they'll come to be with you.

Maybe someday you'll lie there and look at the rain
At some point in the future, you may find yourself lying in bed, staring out at the rain.

Feeling afraid and alone
You may feel frightened and isolated in that moment.

Feeling of hunger you just can't explain
You may feel a sense of longing or yearning that you can't quite put into words.

And you'll be the voice on the phone
In that moment, you may find yourself the one making a phone call seeking companionship.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Arthur Philie, Artie Philie, David Wilentz

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