Don't Judge Me
Jeremy Thurber Lyrics


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[Verse 1]
I don't wanna go there
We should never go there
Why you wanna go there
I guess I gotta go there

[Pre-Hook]
You're hearing rumors about me
And you can't stomach the thought
Of someone touching my body
When you so close to my heart
And I won't deny what they saying
Because most of it is true
But it was all because I fell for you

[Hook]
So please babe
So please don't judge me
And I won't judge you
Cause it could get ugly
Before it gets beautiful
Please don't judge me
And I won't judge you
And if you love me
Then let it be beautiful
Let it be beautifu-u-ul, let it be beautiful
Let it be beautifu-u-ul, let it be beautiful

[Verse 2]
Everything I say right now
Is gonna be use in another fight
And I've been through this so many times
Can we change the subject
You gonna start asking me questions like:
"Was she attractive? Was she an actress?"
Baby the fact is

[Pre-Hook]
You're hearing rumors about me
And saw some pictures online
Saying things, got you so angry
Making you wish you were mine
Before we start talking crazy
Saying some things we'll regret
Can we just slow it down and press reset

[Hook]

[Bridge]
Just left the past
Just be the past
And focus on things
That are gonna make us laugh
Take me as I am, love who I was
I'll promise I'll be, the one that you can trust

[Hook]





I don't wanna go there
We should never go there

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of the song, the singer expresses his reluctance to revisit a certain subject, possibly his past infidelity. He questions why his lover wants to bring it up again, but ultimately decides to face the issue. In the pre-hook, he acknowledges the rumors surrounding him and the truth in them. He admits that he fell in love with his current partner while he was involved with some of these rumors. The singer implores his lover not to judge him, as he won't judge her, to avoid an ugly situation before it can become beautiful.


In the second verse, the singer recognizes that whatever he says at the moment could be used against him in future arguments, and he wants to change the subject. He anticipates the questions that his partner will ask concerning his past infidelity, but he insists that it is all in the past. He acknowledges that his partner saw some photos online, which has angered her. However, he requests that they slow down and press the reset button before things get out of hand. In the bridge, the singer urges his lover to leave the past behind and focus on things that can make them happy. He promises that he will earn his lover's trust by accepting everything that he was and everything that he is.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna go there
I don't want to revisit a painful or negative experience, or involve myself in a situation that may cause me harm.


We should never go there
It's best to avoid scenarios that don't serve a positive purpose or will bring us unwanted consequences.


Why you wanna go there
I'm curious about your motives and reasoning for wanting to engage in something we both know won't end well.


I guess I gotta go there
Despite the risks involved, I feel compelled to confront the issue or person, even though I know it may be painful or difficult.


You're hearing rumors about me
You're being exposed to information about me that may or may not be true, and it may be causing you to have negative feelings towards me.


And you can't stomach the thought
The idea of someone else touching me is deeply upsetting to you and it may cause you nausea or distress.


Of someone touching my body
Someone is becoming physically intimate with me, which is distressing to you for various reasons.


When you so close to my heart
Because you have a deep emotional connection with me, it's difficult for you to imagine anyone else having that level of intimacy with me.


And I won't deny what they saying
I won't try to pretend that these rumors about me aren't true because they are largely based on actual events.


Because most of it is true
While there may be some exaggeration to what's being said about me, the majority of it is rooted in reality.


But it was all because I fell for you
The actions that led to these rumors were entirely motivated by my love and admiration for you, and I hope you can see that.


So please babe, so please don't judge me
I'm asking you to withhold judgment and try to see the situation from my perspective without making assumptions or letting anger cloud your judgment.


And I won't judge you
At the same time, I am willing to show you the same level of respect and refrain from judging you for whatever actions or emotions you may be struggling with.


Cause it could get ugly
If we start judging each other, it's likely to escalate into negative and ugly interactions that are not beneficial for either of us.


Before it gets beautiful
By forgiving each other and overcoming these challenges, we can move beyond this situation and start to bring positivity and beauty back into our relationship.


Everything I say right now
I'm aware that anything I say at this moment may be used against me in future arguments, so I'm hesitant to say anything at all.


Is gonna be use in another fight
I'm afraid that even the most innocent comment or statement I make right now will somehow be turned against me in the future when we have another disagreement.


And I've been through this so many times
I've experienced this exact scenario repeatedly in the past, and it always ends up causing more harm than good.


Can we change the subject
Rather than continue down this path, can we talk about something more positive or neutral to avoid conflict?


You gonna start asking me questions like
I know that if we continue with this line of conversation, you're likely to start asking me accusatory or prying questions that will only make things worse.


Was she attractive? Was she an actress?
Questions like these are not helpful or respectful, and only serve to perpetuate negativity and mistrust between us.


Baby the fact is
The truth of the matter is, regardless of who I may have been involved with or what happened in the past, I am here and committed to you now.


And saw some pictures online
You've come across images or information about me through online sources, which may or may not be accurate or true.


Saying things, got you so angry
The things that are being said or suggested about me have deeply upset you and may be causing anger or resentment towards me.


Making you wish you were mine
These rumors or revelations may have led you to feel possessive or jealous of me, wishing that I were entirely yours and not being shared with anyone else.


Before we start talking crazy
Before we let our emotions get the best of us and start making wild or irrational statements, let's take a step back and reassess the situation calmly.


Saying some things we'll regret
In the heat of the moment, we may be tempted to say things we don't actually mean and that could end up causing lasting pain or damage to our relationship.


Can we just slow it down and press reset
Instead of continuing with this negative spiral, can we take a moment to reflect on our feelings and actions, and start with a fresh slate?


Just left the past
Let's leave behind any negative baggage or history and focus on the present and future.


Just be the past
What happened before can't be changed, so let's not dwell on it and instead move forward with a positive and open mind.


And focus on things
By shifting our attention to more positive and constructive aspects of our relationship, we can start to rebuild trust and emotional intimacy.


That are gonna make us laugh
Sharing moments of humor and joy together can help us overcome negative feelings and bring a sense of lightness and happiness back into our relationship.


Take me as I am, love who I was
Accept me for who I am right now, including my flaws and past mistakes, and love me for the person I was in the past too, because it all makes up who I am today.


I'll promise I'll be, the one that you can trust
If you can trust me and give me your support, I promise to be dependable, honest, and loyal to you in return.




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