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Don't
Finn and the Sharks Lyrics
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Gets me all rallied up
You know I'll be there
And amongst a million people
I see your face and you walk by (don't turn around)
I'm forced to see you
But deep down I love it
Hopefully we run into each other
You just never know
We might dance slow at somebody's wedding that we used to know
At a picture show, at a funeral
You're two rows behind me and it's hard to not turn around
Bringing up the past starts a real big fire
Make a girl fly like a bird on a wire (don't turn around)
Bringing up the past starts a real big fire
Make a girl fly like a bird on a wire
I love this time of year
The night lights up like the Fourth of July
Not quite America
But bright enough for me to see you in the crowd
Small enough for me to watch you walk on by
It's pressure on my eyes (don't turn around)
I'm forced to see you
But deep down I love it
So far away, but I still see you coming, alright
Let it go
Hopefully we run into each other
You just never know
We might dance slow at somebody's wedding that we used to know
At a picture show, at a funeral
You're two rows behind me and it's hard to not turn around
Bringing up the past starts a real big fire
Make a girl fly like a bird on a wire (don't turn around)
Bringing up the past starts a real big fire
Make a girl fly like a bird on a wire
Oh, something good better come out of this
I don't even know how to exist
Like it or not, I'm a minute away
Swallow my tongue and it hurts every day
Wearing the jacket you bought in '06
How do you keep it together like this?
Never again, I'm a nervous wreck
Please don't repeat anything that I said
I'm forced to see you
But deep down I love it
So far away, but I still see you coming, alright
Let it go, let it go
Hopefully we run into each other
You just never know
We might dance slow at somebody's wedding that we used to know
At a picture show, at a funeral
You're two rows behind me and it's hard to not turn around
Bringing up the past starts a real big fire
Make a girl fly like a bird on a wire (don't turn around)
Bringing up the past starts a real big fire
Make a girl fly like a bird on a wire
Let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go
In the song "Don't" by Finn and the Sharks, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and nostalgia as the singer is drawn to someone from their past who they can't seem to forget. The imagery of first wheels and bright lights symbolizes excitement and anticipation, hinting at the thrill of reuniting with this person. Despite being among a crowd of people, the singer's focus remains on the one they desire, further emphasizing the intensity of their feelings.
The repeated refrain of "don't turn around" underscores the idea of trying to move forward and not dwell on the past, even though the presence of this person brings up overwhelming emotions. The singer wrestles with conflicting feelings of being forced to see this individual, yet secretly reveling in their presence. The hope of a chance encounter adds a sense of serendipity and uncertainty to the narrative.
The mention of dancing slow at a wedding or encountering each other at unexpected places like a picture show or a funeral paints a vivid picture of the unpredictability of life and the potential for rekindling past connections. The internal struggle of wanting to let go but feeling compelled to hold on is evident throughout the lyrics, creating a poignant tension in the song.
The final verses express a sense of desperation and vulnerability as the singer grapples with their emotions and tries to navigate the complicated feelings associated with their past relationship. The plea to "let it go" reflects a yearning for closure and resolution, yet the repeated refrain of "don't turn around" suggests the difficulty of truly moving on. Ultimately, the lyrics capture the bittersweet nature of reminiscing about the past and the internal conflict that arises when faced with the complexities of love and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
The sight of first wheels and bright lights
The anticipation of something new and exciting
Gets me all rallied up
Excites me and gets me energized
You know I'll be there
I will make sure to attend
And amongst a million people
Even in a crowd of many
I see your face and you walk by (don't turn around)
I catch a glimpse of you as you pass by, but I resist the urge to look back
Oh, something good better come out of this
I hope this situation leads to something positive
I don't even know how to exist
I feel lost and unsure about how to proceed
Like it or not, I'm a minute away
Whether I like it or not, I am close by
Swallow my tongue and it hurts every day
Suppressing my feelings is painful and difficult
Wearing the jacket you bought in '06
Holding onto something from our past
How do you keep it together like this?
How do you maintain composure in this situation?
Never again, I'm a nervous wreck
I am anxious and unsettled, never wanting to feel like this again
Please don't repeat anything that I said
I hope you won't share my vulnerable words with others
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Amy Billings
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