Jon B. (born Jonathan David Buck November 11, 1974 in Pawtucket, Rho… Read Full Bio ↴(1)
Jon B. (born Jonathan David Buck November 11, 1974 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island) is a Grammy nominated American R&B singer and songwriter. He is also referred to as Boogotti.
Raised in Altadena, California, Buck was born to a musical family, where his father David, is a professor of music, mother Linda, a concert pianist and his siblings Deborah, is a violinist and his brother Kevin, a cellist. He first started singing at the age of four, and learned piano and keyboard by nine. By 16, he played bass and drums as well. Because his grandparents also owned a record store, Buck was raised on a varied musical diet that included many African-American influences like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
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Jon B. is also a Edmonton (canada) based hiphop producer/beatmaker
Don't Say
Jon B Lyrics
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you know you'll be the first one
to go on through yes you will
don't say what you won't do you know
you'll be the first one to go on through
go on through
I know you mean you mean well
but looking at you one can't tell
cause the way you treat me girl
just ain't right
always frontin' on someone
but never think about the damage you've done
to me and it's about damn time I talk about it
everytime I do for you
you turn around and make me feel like a fool
with your actions
so much for the words
baby I love you yes
cause now I've wised up girl
It's time for me to go
You better think about it
Cause I'm here to let you know
Don't say what you won't do
you know you'll be the first one
to go on through yes you will
don't say what you won't do you know
you'll be the first one to go on through
go on through
I want to make good love to you
I want to do the things the things you wouldn't do
but your forcing me to look the other way
I'm seeing things that I really shouldn't see
girl you better hurry cause you're running outta time
and this is your last chance for you to be mine
and I'm asking you what you gonna do
tell me what you're gonna do
cause now I've wised up girl
It's time for me to go
You better think about it
Cause I'm here to let you know
Don't don't don't say what you won't do
(you won't do)
you know you'll be the first one
(first one)
to go on through yes you will
don't say what you won't do you know
you'll be the first one to go on through
go on through
In Jon B's song Don't Say, the lyrics express a sense of frustration and disappointment towards a partner who has not been treating the singer well. The message is clear: don't make promises you can't keep or say things that you won't follow through on. The repetition of the phrase "don't say what you won't do" emphasizes the importance of being true to your word and the consequences of failing to do so.
The singer has had enough of the partner's actions and words not lining up, and they've reached a breaking point. They've been treated poorly, made to feel like a fool, and seen things that they shouldn't have. Despite wanting to make things work and do things for their partner, it seems like the effort is not being reciprocated. At this point, the singer is ready to move on and is making it clear to their partner that they need to shape up or ship out.
Overall, the song is a relatable expression of the frustration that comes with unkept promises and one-sided relationships. The chorus serves as a warning to anyone who might make big promises without really thinking them through or knowing if they can follow through on them.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't say what you won't do
Don't make promises you can't keep
you know you'll be the first one
to go on through yes you will
You always end up doing what you said you wouldn't
I know you mean you mean well
I know you have good intentions
but looking at you one can't tell
But your actions don't reflect that
you've got changes to make
You need to change your behavior
cause the way you treat me girl
just ain't right
The way you treat me is hurting me
always frontin' on someone
but never think about the damage you've done
to me and it's about damn time I talk about it
You act like nothing is wrong, but you've hurt me and I need to confront you
everytime I do for you
you turn around and make me feel like a fool
with your actions
so much for the words
baby I love you yes
Every time I show you love, you hurt me and make me question whether you mean what you say about loving me
cause now I've wised up girl
It's time for me to go
I've learned my lesson and it's time for me to leave
You better think about it
Cause I'm here to let you know
You need to reflect on your behavior because I'm telling you how it's affecting me
I want to make good love to you
I want to do the things the things you wouldn't do
I want to show you love in a way you might not have experienced before
but your forcing me to look the other way
I'm seeing things that I really shouldn't see
But your behavior is pushing me away and I'm witnessing things that shouldn't be happening
girl you better hurry cause you're running outta time
and this is your last chance for you to be mine
and I'm asking you what you gonna do
You need to act fast because this is your last opportunity to make things right, and I need to know your plan of action
Don't don't don't say what you won't do
(you won't do)
you know you'll be the first one
(first one)
to go on through yes you will
don't say what you won't do you know
you'll be the first one to go on through
go on through
Don't make promises you can't keep because you always end up doing what you said you wouldn't.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARILYN MC LEOD, MARC H K NELSON, JONATHAN ROBINSON, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER, DARRYL SPENCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tinker Bell
Don't say what you won't do
You know you'll be the first one
To go on through yes you will
Don't say what you won't do
You know you'll be the first one
To go on through yes you will
I know you mean well
But looking at you one can't tell
You've got changes to make
Cause the why you treat me girl
Just ain't right
Always fronting on someone
But never think about the damage you've done
To me and it's about damn time I talk about it
Everytime I do for you
You turn around and make me feel like a fool
With your actions
So much for the words
Baby I love you yes
Bridge:
Cause now I've wised up girl
It's time for me to go
You better think about it
Cause I'm hear to let you know
Chorus:
Don't say what you won't do
You know you'll be the first one
To go on through yes you will
Don't say what you won't do
You know you'll be the first one
To go on through yes you will
I wanna make good love to you
I wanna do the things you wouldn't do
But you're forcing me to look the other way baby
I'm seeing things that I really shouldn't see
Girl you better hurry 'cause you're running out of time
And this is the last chance for you to be mine
And i'm asking you what you gonna do
Tell me what you gonna do
Bridge:
Cause now I've wised up girl
It's time for me to go
You better think about it
Cause I'm hear to let you know
Chorus:
Don't say what you won't do
You know you'll be the first one
To go on through yes you will
Don't say what you won't do
You know you'll be the first one
To go on through yes you will
Retain2Gain
Jon B is underrated when you talk about the R&B greats.
Homeisheaven
I may have seen this video 100 times, but this is the first time I noticed he's the one on all the instruments. What talent.
Branson Belcher
Jon B is a true musician and all about real music 🎶🎼🎵
Sahara Coleman
My grandpa loved this song! I kept Jon B’s CD “Cool Relax” on replay. He wanted me to put this song on repeat. Rest In Peace Pops. 1926-2018 😇😍💕
Tonya Miller
So impressed with him even more after seeing his story on Unsung. Thank you for your appreciation and respect for black women.
Cleft Heart
MangoInVr exactly having mommy issues 😕
Nathan
Us white men love black women and it ain't no fetish thing either.
Black men are the ones oppressing you ladies it ain't us white skinned dudes
Meaniee Heart
@Del Scott hes happily married to one and before was married to one...so...
Jason Heard
@Del Scott 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯👍🏾👍🏾🥇
King Of Everything
@E L I T E O N T H E B E A T Masego. Daniel Ceasar. Miguel. And a whole bunch of other BLACK men STAY putting black women in videos yall just talking down on black men just to do it