Don't Mess
Juvelen Lyrics
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The way you play those games you plaaay
Oh, honey I just want to do you right
You got me feeling like a fellow looking for a fight
And honey, if your friends keeping putting you down
'cause you're going with me (maybe you)
You just got to make up your mind
And honey, I don't give a shit about them try'na make you quit me
Don't mess around with my love
Don't mess around with my love
Don't you mess around with my love
Don't mess around with my love
Oh!
Oh, I don't care much for success
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Oh, honey I just want to make you move
You should know I'm only doing this for you
You, baby, you should know that i'm only doing this for you
And they can do their best, keep trying to dismiss me
And they can bitch behind my back, uh-uh
Cause honey, I don't give a shit about the dirty little business
But oh...
You should know better than to mess around with my love
Don't mess around with my love
Don't you mess around with my love
Don't mess around with my love
Don't mess around with my love
Don't mess around with my love
Don't you mess around with my love
Don't mess around with my love
Oh!
Don't leave me hangin'
Don't leave me hangin'
Don't leave me hangin'
Don't leave me hangin'
Juvelen's song "Don't Mess" is about a man's frustration with his love interest's indecisive behavior. He's tired of her playing games and letting her friends try and dictate her decisions regarding their relationship. He's essentially telling her that he's serious about her and doesn't want her to mess around with his love.
The lyrics express his desire to do right by her and make her happy, but he's not willing to tolerate her friends or anyone else trying to come between them. He's not interested in success or any sort of shallow status, but simply wants to make her move and feel good. He acknowledges that people may talk poorly about him, but ultimately he doesn't care as long as she's with him.
Overall, the song is a plea for his love interest to be more decisive and to not let others dictate her actions. He clearly cares for her deeply and doesn't want their relationship to be ruined by outside influences.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it's not right, it's not okay
The way you play games with me is not fair and unacceptable.
The way you play those games you plaaay
Your actions towards me are manipulative and hurtful.
Oh, honey I just want to do you right
I want to treat you with love and respect.
You got me feeling like a fellow looking for a fight
Your behavior is causing me to feel defensive and ready to argue.
And honey, if your friends keeping putting you down
If your friends are criticizing you for being with me,
'cause you're going with me (maybe you)
because you're in a relationship with me,
You just got to make up your mind
You need to decide for yourself what you want and not be swayed by others' opinions.
And honey, I don't give a shit about them try'na make you quit me
I don't care about their attempts to break us up.
But oh...
However...
Don't mess around with my love
I won't tolerate behavior that disrespects or hurts my feelings.
Oh, I don't care much for success
I don't value materialistic achievements.
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The lyrics of this line are unclear and cannot be interpreted.
Oh, honey I just want to make you move
I want to inspire and excite you.
You should know I'm only doing this for you
You should understand that I'm only putting effort into this relationship for your benefit.
You, baby, you should know that i'm only doing this for you
I want you to realize that my intentions are genuine and sincere.
And they can do their best, keep trying to dismiss me
Others may try to belittle and reject me,
And they can bitch behind my back, uh-uh
And they might gossip about me, but it doesn't phase me.
Cause honey, I don't give a shit about the dirty little business
I don't care about the negative rumors and gossip surrounding us.
But oh...
However...
You should know better than to mess around with my love
I expect you to treat my feelings with respect and not engage in behavior that hurts me.
Don't leave me hangin'
Don't leave me waiting and unsure about our relationship.
Don't leave me hangin'
Again, I want assurance that we are on the same page in terms of our relationship.
Don't leave me hangin'
I need clarity and communication from you to feel secure in our relationship.
Don't leave me hangin'
This line is repeated for emphasis on the importance of communication and clarity.
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mymojovapecom5166
I jam to him music all the time. A huge fan from Miami, Florida USA. Love you bro!
@TechNoir87
Lol the 80's are so back I swear...BUT with a major makeover obviously lol, love this song and video!
@mymojovapecom5166
Come back make more music bro! You rock. Such an amazing talent.
@hybrisrecords
Still, you keep coming back, again and again...
@Santsusa
I like the music, the clothes, the dancing and the haircuts. so much childhood that I can´t help becoming a little bit nostalgic.
@TomBydand
hehe. i got caught struting down the street singing this! didn't sing it as well obviously ha. such a cool song.FAB
@RainbowBunnySex
This song is so oddly hypnotic, i hate it and yet love it at the same time...its so odd...
@Ashleigh313
I feel in love with this song from the second i heard it, THATS FOR SURE :D
@IdaLefebvre
Åhh Juvelen! Den här låten gör mig jämt så glad. :D
@gofightlose
awesome! love him