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Don't
Josie Charlwood Lyrics
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I said something like this years ago
But I′m different now, keep my feelings damn controlled
I don't need ya no, need ya no
I′ll be just fine on my own
I don't need ya no, need ya no
Not this time, not this time
I heard, there's things in life that get you down
But soon I learnt, the same old bullshit′s going round
I don′t need you no, need you no, not this time
I don't need you
′Cause I'd have known by now if you really wanted me for your own.
After all this time,
Did you really think you could come back here and still be on my mind?
Well you, I guarantee,
Will have the shock of a lifetime baby
When you see me, don′t
Stop and say you really wanted me.
You really wanted me
Too late,
I don't know what you′re hoping for
Just keep your words, save your breath and hit the door
I don't need you no, no
Ooh, not like before
I don't need you no, need you no, not this time
Not anymore
I don′t need you, not this time
Don′t want you playing on my mind
After all this time,
Did you really think you could come back here and still be on my mind?
Well you, I guarantee,
Will have the shock of a lifetime baby
When you see me, don't
Stop and say you really wanted me.
You really wanted me, no
Don′t, don't
Don′t want you playing, with my mind
Oh no no baby, not this time
I've had enough now, can′t you see
I'm leaving you how left me
Now it's too late to rearrange
You just come back when everything′s different and you just
Expected the same
Oh now, I guarantee
You′ll have the shock of your life when you put your sorry eyes on me
After all, this time
Did you really think you could come back here and
That's how it would be
How it would be so
Stop and say you really wanted me.
The song "Don't" by Josie Charlwood is about a woman who has been hurt by a past lover who treated her poorly and now wants to come back into her life. The singer of the song is singing to her former lover, telling him that she has moved on and no longer needs him in her life. She acknowledges that life can sometimes be difficult and bring one down, but she has learned from her past experiences and is now in control of her emotions. She is adamant that she will not allow her former partner to break her heart again and will not allow him to play with her mind.
The lyrics describe a woman who has regained her sense of self-worth and is confident enough to stand up for herself. She has had enough of her former partner's games and is ready to move forward. She refuses to give her former partner another chance, even though he may have changed. The chorus emphasizes her determination to resist her former partner's attempts to re-enter her life and shows her strength in setting boundaries and standing up for herself.
Overall, the song "Don't" is a message of empowerment and self-respect. The singer of the song is a strong woman who has been hurt in the past but has learned from her experiences and become a better person because of them. She is not willing to let her former partner back into her life easily and has moved on to better things.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop and say you really wanted me
Acknowledge your true intentions and feelings towards me.
I said something like this years ago
I've been in a similar situation before where someone said they wanted me, but things are different now.
But I'm different now, keep my feelings damn controlled
I've grown and learned to control my emotions, I won't let them get in the way like before.
I don't need ya no, need ya no
I don't need you, I'm better off without you.
I'll be just fine on my own
I'm confident in my ability to handle things without you.
Not this time, not this time
I won't fall for your games again.
Oh no
Expressing disappointment or frustration.
I heard, there's things in life that get you down
Life can be tough.
But soon I learnt, the same old bullshit's going round
I've learned that similar situations or problems seem to repeat themselves.
I don't need you no, need you no, not this time
I don't need you, not now or ever again.
′Cause I'd have known by now if you really wanted me for your own.
If you truly cared about me, I would've known by now.
After all this time,
Despite the time that has passed,
Did you really think you could come back here and still be on my mind?
Did you seriously believe you could just waltz back into my life after all this time and expect me to still be thinking about you?
Well you, I guarantee,
I promise that you
Will have the shock of a lifetime baby
Will be extremely surprised and taken aback
When you see me, don't
When you meet me, don't
Stop and say you really wanted me.
Try to convince me that you truly wanted me.
Too late,
You're too late, you missed your chance.
I don't know what you're hoping for
I'm not sure what you're expecting.
Just keep your words, save your breath and hit the door
Don't bother trying to explain or convince me, just leave.
Ooh, not like before
Things won't be the same as they were before.
Don't want you playing on my mind
I don't want you occupying my thoughts anymore.
I've had enough now, can't you see
I've had my fill of this, can't you tell?
I'm leaving you how you left me
I'm leaving you the same way you left me.
Now it's too late to rearrange
It's too late to try to fix things now.
You just come back when everything's different and you just
If you come back after everything's changed and
Expected the same
Expect things to be the same as they were before, you're in for a surprise.
Oh now, I guarantee
I can promise you that
You'll have the shock of your life when you put your sorry eyes on me
You'll be shocked when you see me, and realize what you lost.
Did you really think you could come back here and
Did you truly believe you could return and
That's how it would be
That things would just go back to the way they were,
How it would be so
Just like that, without any repercussions or consequences.
Stop and say you really wanted me.
Try to convince me that you truly wanted me.
Writer(s): Josie Charlwood
Contributed by Hudson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.