Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me
John Holt Lyrics


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Girl you're gettin' that look in your eyes,
and it's starting to worry me.
I ain't ready for no family ties,
nobody's gonna hurry me.
Just keep it friendly girl 'cause I don't want to leave,
Don't start clinging to me girl 'cause I can't breathe.

Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.
Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.
'Cause I'll just use you then I'll set you free.
Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.

Girl you're a hot blooded woman, child,
and it's warm where you're touching me.
But I can tell by your tremblin' smile,
you're seeing way too much in me.
Girl don't let your life get tangled up with mine,
'cause I'll just leave you, I can't take no clinging vine.

Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.
Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.




'Cause I'll just use you then I'll set you free.
Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.

Overall Meaning

In John Holt's song "Don", the singer is speaking to a woman who is showing signs of becoming too attached to him. He starts off by expressing his worry about her "look", implying that she is becoming too serious too quickly. He assures her that he is not ready for any type of commitment and will not be rushed into anything. The singer requests that she maintain a platonic relationship with him and not become too attached, as he cannot handle a clingy partner.


As the song progresses, he delves deeper into his feelings about the woman. He tells her that he can feel her warmth but can also see that she is investing too much into their relationship. He advises her not to get intertwined with his life because he will eventually leave her. The chorus repeats the message of the song - that he will use her, and then leave her once he is finished.


Overall, the lyrics of "Don" warn against becoming too invested in a relationship too soon, as the other person may not be ready to reciprocate. Holt's lyrics provide a relatable warning to anyone who may have experienced an intense infatuation with someone who was not on the same page.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl you're gettin' that look in your eyes,
The girl is giving a look that implies she wants more in the relationship, which is worrying him.


and it's starting to worry me.
He is starting to become anxious about how serious the girl wants their relationship to be.


I ain't ready for no family ties,
The idea of starting a family is not appealing to him at the moment.


nobody's gonna hurry me.
He wants to take his time, and no one can force him into being serious in the relationship.


Just keep it friendly girl 'cause I don't want to leave,
He wants their relationship to remain casual, so that he doesn't feel trapped and leave.


Don't start clinging to me girl 'cause I can't breathe.
The girl needs to avoid being clingy, as he needs space to breathe and feel free in the relationship.


Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.
He is warning the girl not to become too attached to him.


Girl you're a hot blooded woman, child,
He acknowledges that the girl is passionate and wants more, but he can't commit.


and it's warm where you're touching me.
He is being physically intimate with the girl, but it doesn't mean he wants more than that.


But I can tell by your tremblin' smile,
He senses that the girl is feeling more for him than he is for her.


you're seeing way too much in me.
The girl is interpreting his actions as something more than just physical intimacy, which he doesn't want.


Girl don't let your life get tangled up with mine,
He tells the girl to avoid getting too involved with him or their lives will become too interwoven.


'cause I'll just leave you, I can't take no clinging vine.
If the girl becomes too clingy, he will leave her, as he values his freedom too much.


Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.
He repeats his warning not to become too attached to him.


Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.
He emphasizes his point, wanting to avoid any misunderstandings.


'Cause I'll just use you then I'll set you free.
He warns the girl that he will leave her once he is done with her, so she needs to avoid getting attached.


Baby, baby don't get hooked on me.
He repeats his warning one last time, wanting to make sure the girl understands his intentions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mac Davis

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