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Don't
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Don't, don't, that's what you say
Each time that I hold you this way,
When I feel like this and I want to hold you,
baby, don't say don't.

Don't, don't leave my embrace
For here in my arms is your place
When the night grows cold and I want to hold you,

baby, don't say don't.

If you think that this is just a game
I'm playing
If you think that I don't mean
Every word I'm saying
Don't, don't, don't, don't,
Don't feel that way
I'm your love and yours I will stay

This you can believe
I will never leave you

Heave knows I won't
Baby, don't say don't

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Don't" by Johnny Earle portray a plea to a loved one not to push away any physical affection or emotional connection. The repeated use of "don't" creates a sense of urgency and emphasizes the importance of the need for physical and emotional connection. The singer is expressing that every time they feel like holding their lover, they want them to reciprocate and not push away. In the second stanza, the lyrics clarify that the singer is not playing a game, but being sincere about their desire to hold and comfort their loved one. The repetition of “Baby, don’t say don’t” reveals a sense of vulnerability and desperation in the singer's voice, making it clear that their need for physical and emotional connection is not a game.

The lyrics of "Don't" embody the classic themes of love, trust, and emotional vulnerability. These themes combined with the simple yet effective use of repetition make the song a timeless classic. The repetitive nature of the lyrics creates a hypnotic and emotional atmosphere, which has made the song a fan favorite since its release. The song is a perfect depiction of how insecurities can play a role in a relationship, making it a relatable song that has stood the test of time.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't, don't, that's what you say
You repeatedly tell me not to touch you every time I try to hold you.

Each time that I hold you this way,
Whenever I hold you tightly like this,

When I feel like this and I want to hold you,
When I feel this strong urge to hold you close,

baby, don't say don't.
Please don't refuse me or push me away.

Don't, don't leave my embrace
I don't want you to leave my arms,

For here in my arms is your place
This is the place where you belong and where you feel safe and loved.

When the night grows cold and I want to hold you,
When the night gets colder, and I want to feel your warmth and embrace,

baby, don't say don't.
Please don't stop me, or resist me,

If you think that this is just a game
If you believe that I'm playing around with your feelings,

I'm playing
Then you're mistaken,

If you think that I don't mean
If you believe that I'm not sincere,

Every word I'm saying
Then that's not true.

Don't, don't, don't, don't,
Please don't doubt me,

Don't feel that way
Don't think like that,

I'm your love and yours I will stay
I'm committed to you and I will always be yours.

This you can believe
I want you to trust that,

I will never leave you
I will never abandon you,

Heave knows I won't
I promise that I won't,

Baby, don't say don't
So please don't refuse my love.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER

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