Don't Say
FM Lyrics


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It ain't no bed of roses
Ain't no easy ride
Who do you think you're fooling
I can see through your disguise
Some things you put behind you
Some things you can't ignore
There's nothing you can say
That I don't already know
I've heard it all before

Don't say you love me if you don't
Don't say you need me
Don't say you'll miss me when I'm gone
Don't say you want me, don't waste my time
Just say what's really on your mind

You play with my emotions
Crying crocodile tears
It's all just one long masquerade
Just to keep me here, oh
Sometimes you had me believing
Sometimes you're so sincere
Nothing you can do
Can make me change my mind
So let me make it clear

Don't say you love me if you don't
Don't say you need me
Don't say you'll miss me when I'm gone
Don't say you want me, don't waste my time
Just say what's really on your mind

No more days of confusion
No more living a lie
No more long and lonely sleepless nights
I've left it all behind

Don't say you love me if you don't
Don't say you need me
Don't say you'll miss me when I'm gone
Don't say you want me, don't waste my time
Just say what's really on your mind

Don't say you love me if you don't
Don't say you need me
Don't say you'll miss me when I'm gone




Don't say you want me, don't waste my time
Just say what's really on your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Don't Say" by FM encapsulate the singer's frustration with their partner who seems to be playing with their emotions. The singer has had enough of the lies and false promises, hence the refrain of "Don't say you love me if you don't" and "Just say what's really on your mind". They've reached a point where they no longer want their partner's crocodile tears and masquerades to keep them guessing. The singer has moved on and left behind the confusing and lonely nights.


The verses of the song highlight the singer's insight into their partner's behaviour. They can see through their partner's disguises and are not fooled by their words. Some things can be put behind, but some cannot be ignored. The partner's words and actions have been heard before, and the singer is not interested in hearing them again. The singer has reached a point where they are demanding the truth, and nothing else will suffice.


Overall, the song offers a powerful message about honesty and the importance of being true to yourself and to others. It's a reminder that love and commitment are built on a foundation of trust, and that there are consequences to playing games with someone's emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

It ain't no bed of roses
Life is not easy


Ain't no easy ride
It's not going to be smooth sailing


Who do you think you're fooling
I see through your lies and deception


I can see through your disguise
I know who you really are


Some things you put behind you
You can move on from some things


Some things you can't ignore
But some things you can't just forget


There's nothing you can say
Your words won't change anything


That I don't already know
I know everything you're going to say


I've heard it all before
And I'm tired of hearing the same lies


Don't say you love me if you don't
Don't use that word if you don't actually mean it


Don't say you need me
Don't pretend like you can't live without me


Don't say you'll miss me when I'm gone
Don't act like you care when I'm not around


Don't say you want me, don't waste my time
Don't lead me on if you're not interested


Just say what's really on your mind
Be honest about your feelings and intentions


You play with my emotions
You manipulate my feelings


Crying crocodile tears
Your tears are fake


It's all just one long masquerade
Your whole act is just a charade


Just to keep me here, oh
You're only pretending to care to keep me around


Sometimes you had me believing
I used to believe your lies


Sometimes you're so sincere
But sometimes you seem genuine


Nothing you can do
But that's not enough to make me stay


Can make me change my mind
I'm not going to be swayed by your tricks


So let me make it clear
I'm going to be honest about my feelings too


No more days of confusion
I'm tired of feeling uncertain


No more living a lie
I'm done pretending to be happy


No more long and lonely sleepless nights
I'm not going to suffer alone anymore


I've left it all behind
I'm moving on from this relationship




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@ducci6

I respect the fuck out of how real you are jeff. Always have and always will.

@danoco6385

So this whole episode is Mike ripping on the dumb red pill? Idk why all these soy boys give so much attention to the red pill like it’s some huge movement hahaha; btw I thought Tate was going to be irrelevant 😂

@keenakyra

All love, but if everyone is getting paid, it’s a choice to show up/not. Victim mentality is not the way. Jeff has got the heart for these boys and sometimes, lines blur between professionalism and friendship. Can’t show up drunk.. If you need a break, take one Steven. Others would love Steven’s opportunities and spot on the show. Kyle shows up and stays professional- with Steven, I have seen a consistent pattern. Jeff doesn’t need extra stress if he’s providing. Maybe reconsider what Steven wants or what he’s able to show up for?? maybe just the barbershop versus Jefffm?

@juniorpatron77

totally agree and im clueless here but i gotta emphathize w/ steven cus like mike said he is still a kid and the drunk performance stuff can be sticky IF jeff is on steven only telling him to be such ways when he pleases typa thing

@Andrea7373_

Wdym by if everyone is getting paid it’s a choice to show up/not? Sorry I’m just confused because if someone is getting paid that would more so mean they HAVE to show up and don’t have a choice unless they want to get fired lol

@lc4life369

You realize its a joke because of what tana did. Clickbait joke😂

@lc4life369

​@@Andrea7373_he showed up for the bit. Relax😂

@Rosie317

Beautifully said

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@obamatrump7320

Jeff is so real for keeping in the arguments and not cutting around them like... other shows...

@danoco6385

So this whole episode is Mike ripping on the dumb red pill? Idk why all these soy boys give so much attention to the red pill like it’s some huge movement hahaha; btw I thought Tate was going to be irrelevant 😂

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