Don't Say
LIZ Lyrics


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She needs me, I need her
But money first, that's my concern
When it's all said and done that's what means most
We can start a family, you'll be the perfect host
La cosa nostra on a different coast
I'm supposed to let you be loved how you broke
Hard on the floor with your angel wings
Sounds of love making, let an angel sing

Boo, when I walk I wanna run play
Soul to the darkness, situations are changing
Getting all of the stakes
But I'm still in love
You got me spending my days caught up
Thinking about us stealing that clock
Oh, where the time go?
Ain't paying no attention, rewriting each word
Do they involve you?
Life made other plans
But if you watch it for a stand
Just know it's all for you

Maybe this time we could make it work, work, work, work
Just our love's enough that it will work, work, work, work
If you ever thought that it could work, work, work, work

Can we talk about you?
Can we talk about me?
It ain't nothing to talk about
Don't say, don't say
It ain't nothing to talk about
Don't say, don't say

Try, the more we want, so do I
Don't say it, don't say
Those words you're upset with were so true
You used to say I do this to front on you

Got me twisted like bed sheets
Can't sleep those nights
Thinking about us stealing that clock
Oh, where the time go?
Ain't tryna make drama just getting myself right
I won't call you
I knew you heard them, too
Once you let me through
So I can talk to you

Maybe this time we could make it work, work, work, work
Just our love's enough that it will work, work, work, work
If you ever thought that it could work, work, work, work

Can we talk about you?
Can we talk about me?
It ain't nothing to talk about
Don't say, don't say
It ain't nothing to talk about
Don't say, don't say

I worked hard, you blew the spot up
Had a condo for your puppy and the two of us
Two young kids in lust, planning arrangements
Who ever thought we'd split apart like a paper cut
Could've been us, memory lane only the two of us
Now it's like pre-nup, no marriages
But it felt like one to all your friends
Don't blame me for what I haven't done
That excuses, endless, it's over, done
Now I sit back, relax, while my new chick's a** is like a couch's
So I sleep in
No creeping but it's creep like
'Cause when I'm touching her, I think of you at night

Love how it used to be
Sometimes I still feel you next to me
Oh, I don't need no guarantee
Can we talk about you?
Can we talk about me?

Love how it used to be
Sometimes I still feel you next to me
Oh, I don't need no guarantee
Can we talk about you?
Can we talk about me?

Maybe this time we could make it work, work, work, work
Just our love's enough that it will work, work, work, work
If you ever thought that it could work, work, work, work

Can we talk about you?
Can we talk about me?
It ain't nothing to talk about
Don't say, don't say




It ain't nothing to talk about
Don't say, don't say

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Say" by LIZ is about the complexities of a romantic relationship that has gone through a lot of changes, both good and bad. The lyrics suggest that both parties still have feelings for one another despite the challenges they encountered. However, the singer (the singer) is hesitant to start a conversation with the other person because they fear that nothing good might come out of it. They don't want to dwell on what went wrong in the past, but instead want to move forward, hoping that someday things might work out. The lines "It ain't nothing to talk about, Don't say, don't say" repeated throughout the song indicate the fear of reopening old wounds and being hurt again.


The song explores how money can impact a relationship, with the line "She needs me, I need her, but money first, that's my concern." This suggests that money was a significant factor in their relationship and may have led to their eventual breakup. The song also touches on the idea of wanting to be loved but being unsure if it will happen, with the line "I'm supposed to let you be loved how you broke."


Overall, "Don't Say" is a reflection on how complicated and challenging relationships can be, with the hope of finding a way to make things work despite the obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

She needs me, I need her
We depend on each other


But money first, that's my concern
Financial stability is crucial


When it's all said and done that's what means most
At the end of the day, money is what matters


We can start a family, you'll be the perfect host
We can settle down and start a family, and you will make a great caregiver


La cosa nostra on a different coast
Our secret relationship is kept secret even on a different coast


I'm supposed to let you be loved how you broke
I am supposed to let you move on and find someone new


Hard on the floor with your angel wings
You hit rock bottom and are struggling


Sounds of love making, let an angel sing
Despite the difficult times, there are still moments of passion


Boo, when I walk I wanna run play
I want to be free and have fun with you


Soul to the darkness, situations are changing
Emotionally, things are difficult and uncertain


Getting all of the stakes
Taking risks and putting everything on the line


But I'm still in love
Despite the challenges, I still have feelings for you


You got me spending my days caught up
I can't stop thinking about you


Thinking about us stealing that clock
I reminisce about our past and the time we spent together


Oh, where the time go?
Time has passed by quickly and we have both moved on


Ain't paying no attention, rewriting each word
I am not listening and rethinking everything you said


Do they involve you?
Are you still a part of my life in these thoughts?


Life made other plans
Our relationship did not go as planned


But if you watch it for a stand
If you stay strong and watch what happens, we may reunite


Just know it's all for you
I am doing everything for you, even if you don't know it


Maybe this time we could make it work, work, work, work
We can try again and make our relationship work


Just our love's enough that it will work, work, work, work
Our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacles


If you ever thought that it could work, work, work, work
If you believe we can make it work, we should try


Can we talk about you?
Can we discuss your thoughts and feelings?


Can we talk about me?
Can we discuss my thoughts and feelings?


It ain't nothing to talk about
There is nothing to discuss


Don't say, don't say
Don't say anything that will upset us


Try, the more we want, so do I
I want us to work and try to fix things


Those words you're upset with were so true
The things that upset you were actually truthful


Got me twisted like bed sheets
My emotions are all over the place, like tangled sheets


Can't sleep those nights
I am having trouble sleeping due to my emotions


Ain't tryna make drama just getting myself right
I am not trying to cause a fight, just trying to take care of myself


I won't call you
I will not contact you


I knew you heard them, too
I know you also heard the words that upset us


Once you let me through
Once you give me a chance to explain


So I can talk to you
So we can discuss our feelings and thoughts


I worked hard, you blew the spot up
I put a lot of effort into our relationship, but it fell apart


Had a condo for your puppy and the two of us
I wanted to create a home for us, including your pet


Two young kids in lust, planning arrangements
We were two young people in love, making plans for the future


Who ever thought we'd split apart like a paper cut
We split up unexpectedly and easily, like a minor injury


Could've been us, memory lane only the two of us
Our memories of our relationship will only be shared between the two of us


Now it's like pre-nup, no marriages
Our relationship is now like a pre-nup agreement, with no marriage


But it felt like one to all your friends
Our relationship felt like a marriage to everyone else


Don't blame me for what I haven't done
Don't blame me for things I did not do


That excuses, endless, it's over, done
These excuses are endless, our relationship is over and done


Now I sit back, relax, while my new chick's a** is like a couch's
Now I am relaxing with my new girlfriend, who is comfortable like a couch


So I sleep in
I am able to sleep soundly at night


No creeping but it's creep like
I am not cheating, but it may seem like it


'Cause when I'm touching her, I think of you at night
I still think of you even when I am with someone else


Love how it used to be
I miss our past love


Sometimes I still feel you next to me
I can still feel your presence


Oh, I don't need no guarantee
I don't need reassurance, I just want to be with you


Can we talk about you?
Can we discuss your thoughts and feelings?


Can we talk about me?
Can we discuss my thoughts and feelings?


It ain't nothing to talk about
There is nothing to discuss


Don't say, don't say
Don't say anything that will upset us




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