Don't
Gossip (the) Lyrics

In Gossip's song "Don't", the lyrics are about the singer's struggles and sacrifices in trying to satisfy their partner. The first line, "It's like I got a hole in my pocket, Tryin' to keep you satisfied", suggests that the singer feels like they are losing something valuable, like their money, in order to keep their partner happy. The second line, "It's like I got to burn a million bridges, Just to keep you by my side", indicates that the singer is willing to sacrifice everything they have, even the people around them, to keep their partner close.

The chorus repeats the line "Don't make waves in the water" three times, emphasizing the importance of not causing conflict or turmoil. The line "Less you mess around and you'll drown" warns that if you cause problems, you will suffer the consequences. The final line of the chorus, "Cause a girl can't be tied down", suggests that the singer's partner is difficult to control, independent and will not be easily committed to one person.

Overall, the song is about the difficulties of maintaining a relationship, where one person is more difficult to please than the other. The singer is willing to make sacrifices, but also recognizes that they cannot control everything.