Don't
Ivan Utkin Lyrics
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Don't laugh
Don't laugh
Don't laugh
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't, don't
Don't laugh
Don't laugh
Don't laugh
Don't laugh
Don't, don't
Don't, don't
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't, don't
Don't, don't
Don't, don't
Don't, don't
Don't laugh
Don't cry
Don't laugh
Don't cry
Don't laugh
Don't cry
Don't laugh
Don't cry
Ivan Utkin's song "Don't" is a repetitive and minimalistic piece consisting of only two words: "don't" and "laugh" (or "cry"). The lyrics themselves are open to interpretation, but their repetition and constant admonitions to stop laughing and crying create a sense of tension and unease.
One possible interpretation is that the song is a commentary on social norms and expectations, particularly regarding emotions. The constant repetition of "don't" could represent the pressure to suppress one's feelings in order to conform to societal standards. The repetition of "laugh" and "cry" could represent the two most extreme emotional responses, suggesting that even those basic human emotions are not allowed or accepted in certain situations. The overall effect of the song is disorienting and unsettling, perhaps mirroring the experience of suppressing one's emotions.
Interestingly, the song itself is often used as a form of avant-garde performance art, particularly in Russia. One example is a performance in which artist Petr Pavlensky stood naked on Red Square in Moscow, with a nail hammered through his scrotum, while the song played in the background. Another example is a video by artist Sasha Tikhonova, in which she dances to the song in various public locations, dressed in a giant bunny suit.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't laugh
Please refrain from laughing.
Don't laugh
Again, I implore you not to laugh.
Don't laugh
Please take my request seriously and do not laugh.
Don't laugh
One more time, I ask that you do not laugh.
Don't cry
Please refrain from crying.
Don't cry
Again, I implore you not to cry.
Don't cry
Please take my request seriously and do not cry.
Don't cry
One more time, I ask that you do not cry.
Don't, don't
I urge you to abstain from either laughing or crying.
Don't, don't
Again, please refrain from exhibiting any such behavior.
Don't laugh
Once again, I ask that you do not laugh.
Don't laugh
For the fifth time now, please do not laugh.
Don't, don't
I remind you again to avoid laughing or crying.
Don't, don't
I cannot stress enough the importance of not laughing or crying.
Don't cry
Again, please refrain from crying.
Don't cry
I hope you understand that I am serious about this request.
Don't cry
Please control your emotions and do not cry.
Don't cry
I ask that you keep your composure and not cry.
Don't, don't
Once more, I urge you to avoid showing any emotional response.
Don't, don't
I hope you understand that this is a serious matter.
Don't, don't
Please remember to control your emotions and not laugh or cry.
Don't, don't
It is crucial that you follow my request and remain composed.
Don't laugh
I ask that you do not react with laughter.
Don't cry
I implore you to maintain your composure and not cry.
Don't laugh
Please do not respond to the situation with laughter.
Don't cry
Please do not respond to the situation with tears.
Don't laugh
Once again, I ask that you do not laugh.
Don't cry
Once again, I ask that you do not cry.
Don't laugh
Please maintain your composure and do not laugh.
Don't cry
Please maintain your composure and do not cry.
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Written by: Ivan Utkin
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