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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
J. Walker Lyrics
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If sometimes you see that I'm mad
Don't you know no one alive can always be an angel?
When everything goes wrong you see some bad
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh, Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
Ayy, yeah, ooh
You know sometimes baby I'm so carefree
With a joy that's hard to hide
And then sometimes it seems that all I have is worry
And you're bound to see my other side
But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh, Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
Yeah, yeah
Yeah
Yeah
If I seem edgy
I want you to know
I never meant to take it out on you
Life has its problems
And God knows I have more than my share
But something that I never mean to do
'Cause I love you, but I
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh, Lord, please, don't let me be misunderstood
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, don't let me be
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
No, no, no, no, no, no
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Don't let me be misunderstood
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
I don't mean to hurt you, no (don't you let me be misunderstood)
But sometimes I'm so edgy (don't you let me be misunderstood)
And it had nothing to do with you (don't you let me be misunderstood)
You, you, you, you, you, you, no
I promise it doesn't, it's just me (don't you let me be misunderstood)
But I do, I love you (don't you let me be misunderstood)
So, don't let me be, don't let me be
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, don't let me be, oh, don't let me be
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, no, no, no, oh, no, oh
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Don't let me be
Oh, baby, you understand me now (don't you let me be misunderstood)
Baby, you understand me now, understand me now
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, don't leave me, no (don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, oh, oh (don't you let me be misunderstood)
Don't let me be, baby
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, no, no
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, ohh
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Oh, don't you let me be
(Don't you let me be misunderstood)
Don't you let me be
The lyrics of the song 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' by J. Walker touch upon themes of love, desire, and uncertainty. The song is essentially about a person who wants to be loved and held, even if that means being lied to and misled. The opening lines "Do me wrong, do me right, tell me lies, but hold me tight" showcase the singer's willingness to compromise their own values for the physical and emotional comfort of being in someone's arms.
However, for all their desperate pleas to not be lonely, the singer is not willing to beg for love. The lines "Go away then, damn you, go on and do as you please, yeah, you ain't gonna see me getting down on my knees" signify a certain level of dignity and self-respect that the singer possesses despite their vulnerability. They are on the fence about the entire situation, unsure of their own feelings as well as the other person's intentions. The final lines convey this sense of ambiguity where the singer both desires company and despises the feeling of loneliness.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of emotional complexity - the singer's desire for love despite the cost, the uncertainty of the situation, and the unwillingness to compromise self-respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Do me wrong, do me right
Treat me well or treat me poorly, I'm open to either option.
Tell me lies, but hold me tight
If you're going to lie to me, at least do it while showing physical affection.
Save your good-byes for the morning light
Don't say goodbye now, wait until morning to spare me the loneliness.
But don't let me be lonely tonight
I can handle anything except for being alone tonight.
Say good-bye and say hello
We can part ways and reunite later.
Sure 'nough good to see you
I enjoy your company.
But it's time to go
However, it's time for you to leave.
Don't say yes, but please
Don't agree to anything specific but take care of me tonight.
Don't say no
Don't completely reject me and leave me alone.
I don't want to be lonely tonight
I need someone to be with me tonight.
Go away then, damn you
Fine, leave then.
Go on and do as you please, yeah
Do whatever you want, I don't care.
You ain't gonna see me getting down on my knees
I won't beg for your attention or affection.
I'm undecided and your heart's been divided
I'm unsure if I want you, but you're also not fully invested.
You've been turning my world upside down
Your presence in my life has been chaotic and unpredictable.
Do me wrong, do me right, right now baby
I don't care which way you treat me, just do something.
Save your good-byes for the morning light, morning light
Don't say goodbye now, wait until morning to spare me the loneliness.
I don't want to be lonely tonight
I need someone to be with me tonight.
No, no, I don't want to be lonely tonight
Being alone is unbearable for me right now.
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
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