Don
Jamie Cullum Lyrics


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It's gettin' late
I'm making my way over to my favorite place
I gotta get my body moving
Shake the stress away
I wasn't looking for nobody when you looked my way
Possible candidate (yeah)

Who knew,
That you'd be up in here looking like you do
You're making staying over here impossible
Baby I must say your aura is incredible
If you don't have to go, don't

Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we're rockin' on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest
And now we're face to face

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
Dj let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
Dj let it play
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop
Please don't stop
Please don't stop
Please don't stop the music

I said, Baby, Baby are you ready 'cause it's getting close
Don't you feel the passion ready to explode
What goes on between us no one has to know
This is a private show (oh)

Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we're rockin' on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest
Now we're face to face

'Cause I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music
Dj let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music
Dj let it play
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop the




Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jamie Cullum's song "Don" depict a scene of a late-night party where the singer meets a potential love interest. The singer is stressed and looking to dance her stress away. She unexpectedly meets someone who catches her eye and makes her stay put. The attraction is mutual, and they start dancing intimately.


The lyrics reflect the excitement and passion that two people can feel when they experience a spontaneous connection. The singer seems to be enjoying the moment and not worrying about anything else other than losing herself into the music and this person. While the lyrics are explicit, they also suggest that the moment is private and only shared between these two people. The song creates a mood of liberation and offers an escape from the outside world, where one can be present and free without worrying about external factors.


Overall, "Don" is a song that celebrates spontaneity, attraction, and being in the moment. Cullum focuses on exploring the sensuality and excitement that two people experience when they meet for the first time in a fun environment like a party. The song suggests that sometimes the best moments are the unplanned ones, where we let ourselves go and enjoy the present.


Line by Line Meaning

It's gettin' late
The night is progressing


I'm making my way over to my favorite place
I am heading to the place I love


I gotta get my body moving
I need to start dancing


Shake the stress away
Dance away the worries


I wasn't looking for nobody when you looked my way
I wasn't searching for a partner when you caught my attention


Possible candidate (yeah)
You could be a potential companion


Who knew, That you'd be up in here looking like you do
I didn't expect to find someone like you here


You're making staying over here impossible
I am unable to resist staying with you


Baby I must say your aura is incredible
Your energy is amazing


If you don't have to go, don't
Stay here with me if you can


Do you know what you started
Do you realize what you've initiated


I just came here to party
I only planned to have fun


But now we're rockin' on the dance floor
But now we are dancing together


Acting naughty
Behaving mischievously


Your hands around my waist
You have your arms around my torso


Just let the music play
Let's keep dancing to the music


We're hand in hand
Our hands are clasped


Chest to chest
Our chests are touching


And now we're face to face
And now we are looking into each other's eyes


I wanna take you away
I want to whisk you away


Lets escape into the music
Let the music transport us


Dj let it play
Let the DJ keep playing


I just can't refuse it
I cannot resist the music


Like the way you do this
I love the way you move to this music


Keep on rockin' to it
Keep dancing to the music


Please don't stop the music
Do not pause or cease the music


Please don't stop the
Please don't let it end


Please don't stop the
Please don't let it end


Please don't stop the music
Do not stop this music


Please don't stop the music
Please do not end the music


Please don't stop
Don't stop


Please don't stop
Please let it continue


Please don't stop
Don't stop the music


I said, Baby, Baby are you ready 'cause it's getting close
I asked, are you ready as things are heating up


Don't you feel the passion ready to explode
Can't you feel the sexual attraction building up


What goes on between us no one has to know
Our private affairs can remain between us


This is a private show (oh)
This is our intimate moment


Please don't stop
Don't let it end


Please don't stop the music
Please keep the music playing




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Frankie Storm, Michael Joe Jackson, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@angiebertila6655

It's gettin' late
I'm making my way over to my favorite place
I gotta get my body moving
Shake the stress away
I wasn't looking for nobody when you looked my way
Possible candidate (yeah)

Who knew,
That you'd be up in here looking like you do
You're making staying over here impossible
Baby I must say your aura is incredible
If you don't have to go, don't

Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we're rockin' on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest
And now we're face to face

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
Dj let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
Dj let it play
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop
Please don't stop
Please don't stop
Please don't stop the music

I said, Baby, Baby are you ready 'cause it's getting close
Don't you feel the passion ready to explode
What goes on between us no one has to know
This is a private show (oh)

Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we're rockin' on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest
Now we're face to face

'Cause I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music
Dj let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music
Dj let it play
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music



All comments from YouTube:

@osato.empire

2023 and this cover is still one of the best songs ever

@borntoclimb7116

Agree

@aaronmortensen8020

Fr

@Dimasstywan

why is he so underrated it makes me so sad he is way more talented than many mainstream musicians out there

@rocket0237

akadimas I wouldn't say he's that underrated ..he's pretty big in the U.K. or atleast I think so. Last I checked he had his own show on BBC radio.

But I totally agree, he should be on the radio but then I don't think his music would be as special to me lol

@Dimasstywan

yes he is known but he deserve more recognition i guess like huge haha

@monica_48

Every time i hear this song i want cry😭😭 Winner Fighting! Good Job Callum😄

@MalakaiDerg

Chilean here. This song used to be on the radio actually!

@chrisburnett1638

akadimas jazz in general is underrated, let alone being a jazz pianist

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@romariorocha8205

Possibly the more terrific version of this song I've ever heard

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