Don't
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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Don't, don't, that's what you say
Each time that I hold you this way,
When I feel like this and I want to hold you,
baby, don't say don't.

Don't, don't leave my embrace
For here in my arms is your place
When the night grows cold and I want to hold you,
baby, don't say don't.

If you think that this is just a game
I'm playing
If you think that I don't mean
every word I'm saying
Don't, don't, don't, don't,
Don't feel that way
I'm your love and yours I will stay

This you can believe
I will never leave you

Heaven knows I won't
Baby, don't say don't

Overall Meaning

In the song Don't, Elvis Presley sings about his love for his partner, and how he doesn't care about anything else when he's with her. He explains that he prefers the evening time because it's the time he can spend with his lover. He also says how he doesn't care about the weather, whether it's sunshine, sleet, or snow – as long as he's with his partner, everything is cozy and romantic.


The chorus "Well, that's when we're gonna kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss and we're gonna kiss some more" emphasizes the depth of Elvis' love and desire for his partner, with the repeated "kiss" symbolizing his strong emotional and physical connection to her. He asserts that it's not about keeping score or counting kisses, but rather about being fully present and enjoying the moment with the one he loves.


Overall, the song Don't emphasizes the importance of being with the person you love and enjoying each other's company, regardless of external circumstances. Elvis Presley's delivery of the lyrics further conveys the depth of his love and longing for his partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine
The singer does not mind if there is no sunlight.


I get my lovin' in the evening time
The singer prefers to spend time with their lover in the evening.


When I'm with my baby
The singer enjoys the company of their lover.


Well, it ain't no fun with the sun around
The singer doesn't like sunlight when they're trying to have fun.


I get going when the sun goes down
The singer is more active at night.


And I'm with my baby
The singer enjoys the company of their lover.


Well, that's when we're gonna kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss
The singer and their lover will kiss each other multiple times.


And we're gonna kiss some more
The singer and their lover will continue to kiss.


Who cares how many times we kiss
The number of kisses doesn't matter to the singer.


'Cause at a time like this, who keeps score?
The singer doesn't care about keeping track of anything during this special moment.


Well, that's when we're gonna kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss
The singer and their lover will kiss each other multiple times.


And we're gonna kiss some more
The singer and their lover will continue to kiss.


Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine
The singer does not mind if there is no sunlight.


I get my loving in the evening time
The singer prefers to spend time with their lover in the evening.


When I meet my baby
The singer enjoys the company of their lover.


And it don't matter if it's sleet or snow
The weather outside does not affect the singer's plans with their lover.


The drive-in's cozy when the lights are low
The singer enjoys going to the drive-in with their lover when it's dark.


And I'm with my baby
The singer enjoys the company of their lover.


Makes no difference if the rain comes down
The singer is not affected by the weather when they're with their lover.


I don't notice when she's around
The singer is completely focused on their lover.


Oh boy, what a baby
The singer thinks their lover is wonderful.


Well, that's when we're gonna kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss
The singer and their lover will kiss each other multiple times.


And we're gonna kiss some more
The singer and their lover will continue to kiss.


Well, one kiss from my baby doll makes me hot
The singer is very attracted to their lover's kisses.


More more more more
The singer wants more kisses from their lover.


Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine
The singer does not mind if there is no sunlight.


I get my loving in the evening time
The singer prefers to spend time with their lover in the evening.


When I meet my baby
The singer enjoys the company of their lover.


Well, that's when we're gonna kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss and
The singer and their lover will kiss each other multiple times.


We're gonna kiss some more
The singer and their lover will continue to kiss.


Well, one kiss from my baby doll makes me hot
The singer is very attracted to their lover's kisses.


More more more more
The singer wants more kisses from their lover.


Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine
The singer does not mind if there is no sunlight.


I get my loving in the evening time
The singer prefers to spend time with their lover in the evening.


When I'm with my baby
The singer enjoys the company of their lover.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@antonioborriello5287

Thank you Elvis Presley channel and Vevo for making these videos, especially the animated ones. Please keep all his songs coming.......this generation has to hear them all; they have to know there is more than the movie soundtrack.

I request you make a video for these three songs....one 50s Elvis, one 60s one 70s Elvis:
1) Big hunk of love
(Rock and roll at its best)
2) Such a night
(They won't stop dancing to this)
3) T-R-O-U-B-L-E
(Rockin' song and not to be confused with The 50s 'Trouble' of course)



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@Jedtumble

One of his most under rated songs in my opinion

@Dominique-g4f

Pourtant si douce à écouter ❤

@jofoster1596

Indeed

@janetcoombes8483

The phrase. “ A Gift from God “ has often been used about Elvis. but that’s what he really was There has never been another like him. !

@alexcarratu5554

One of the best songs of all time. Elvis's voice will often be imitated, but never duplicated. There was, is and forever will be only one Elvis Presley. Such great vocal maturity here from Elvis in his early 20s. There are not even many 30-something-year-old or 40-something-year-old singers today with Elvis's vocal maturity. Elvis was, is and forever will be unique. Never replaced or forgotten.

@Bartanderson-in7cn

As good a song as he ever recorded.

@michaelbasciano1144

He could sing in so many different genres. In a class all by himself.

@alexcarratu5554

@@michaelbasciano1144 100%, well said

@tarable7778

I agree, could listen to him forever. Hope in purgatory they allow his records. I don’t know that I’ll make it to heaven immediately. I’ve struggled in life with sin, but was trying to live by the 10 commandments. Sometimes I failed, only with husbands that cheated and then I cheated too. I didn’t just forgive like I’m supposed to.

@szanyivica

The best voice ever. His ability to deliver every song perfectly...it's just unbelievable

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