Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me
Knight Gladys Lyrics
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Pay no attention to what's said.
Why people tear the seams of anyone's dreams
Is over my head.
Do nothing till you hear from me,
At least consider our romance.
I haven't a chance.
True, I've been seen with someone new,
But does that mean that I've been untrue?
When we're apart,
The words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you.
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
~interlude~
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
In Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me, Knight Gladys cautions her love interest to ignore any rumors or negative talk about their relationship until he hears from her directly. She urges him to consider their romance and not let the words of others affect their connection. The lyrics suggest that while she may have been seen with someone new, it does not mean she has been unfaithful. Instead, she reveals that her heart is still with him when they are apart. The song concludes with a reminder to only act on information that comes directly from her, as she is the only one who truly knows what is in her heart.
The song's lyrics are relatable for anyone who has dealt with gossip or rumors negatively impacting their relationships. The lyrics also convey a sense of trust and transparency in communication between partners. Knight Gladys delivers the lyrics with a smooth and sultry voice, adding to the song's romantic undertones.
Line by Line Meaning
Do nothing till you hear from me,
Take no action until you have received a message from me.
Pay no attention to what's said.
Do not heed the words of others.
Why people tear the seams of anyone's dreams
Is over my head.
I don't understand why people would try to destroy someone else's dreams.
At least consider our romance.
At the very least, think about our relationship.
If you should take the words of others you've heard,
I haven't a chance.
If you believe what others say about me, then I have no hope with you.
True, I've been seen with someone new,
But does that mean that I've been untrue?
Yes, I've been seen with someone else, but that doesn't mean I've been unfaithful.
When we're apart,
The words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you.
When we're not together, I think about you and my feelings for you are clear.
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
I may have shared a kiss with someone else, and being in someone else's arms may be exciting,
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
But please, don't take action until I have told you myself-- which I never will.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Do nothing till you hear from me,
Pay no attention to what's said.
Why people tear the seams of anyone's dreams
Is over my head.
Do nothing till you hear from me,
At least consider our romance.
If you should take the words of others you've heard,
I haven't a chance.
True, I've been seen with someone new,
But does that mean that I've been untrue?
When we're apart,
The words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you.
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
~interlude~
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
Carlo Danieli
What a voice, what a wonderful phrasing/rhythm, great job Ms.Gladys!
Her singing, her phrasing, and delivery as a vocalist is impeccable and perfect!
RJ Mac
At 71, Gladys Knight has not lost anything. An amazing talent.
Jaye Yates
This lady is my favourite singer of all time! A voice to listen to all day
Claire Carter
Tremendous performance! Insightful interpretation that ROCKS!!!
Mary Key
Beautiful singer, lovely voice.
Michele Scott
would love a cd of her doing jazz standards
Terry Sanders
I love this wonderful lady. She deserves every accolades ever heard of. She's our Empress of Soul. She deserves the best of everything. 💖
Sasha Daltonn
Gladys is one of the best singers of our time. Her voice is stellar, I love her singing jazz as much as I love her singing the songs she has stamped "A Gladys Standard"
Kirk Williams
Gladys Knight will be recognized (she is already recognized by some) as a songstress on par with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Rosemary Clooney. She takes a song and delivers it like she's having a conversation with her audience. She's never "pitchy" or unsure of where she's going vocally.