Don't
Lucas Luck vs. Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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I met this girl late last year
She said, "Don't you worry if I disappear"
I told her, "I'm not really looking for another mistake"
I called an old friend thinking that the trouble would wait
But then I jumped right in a week later, returned
I reckon she was only looking for a lover to burn
But I gave her my time for two or three nights
Then I put it on pause until the moment was right
I went away for months until our paths crossed again
She told me, "I was never looking for a friend
Maybe you could swing by my room around ten
Baby, bring the lemon and a bottle of gin
We'll be in between the sheets 'til the late AM"
Baby, if you wanted me then should have just said, she's singing

Don't fuck with my love
That heart is so cold
All over my home
I don't wanna know that, babe
Don't fuck with my love
I told her she knows
Take aim and reload
I don't wanna know that, babe

And for a couple weeks I only wanna see her
We drink away the days with a takeaway pizza
Before, a text message was the only way to reach her
Now she's staying at my place and loves the way I treat her
Singing out Aretha, all over the track like a feature
And never wants to sleep, I guess that I don't want to either
But me and her, we make money the same way
Four cities, two planes, the same day
And those shows have never been what it's about
But maybe we'll go together and just figure it out
I'd rather put on a film with you and sit on a couch
But we should get on a plane or we'll be missing it now
Wish I'd have written it down, the way that things played out
When she was kissing him, how I was confused about
Now she should figure it out, while I'm sat here singing

Don't fuck with my love
That heart is so cold
All over my home
I don't wanna know that, babe
Don't fuck with my love
I told her she knows
Take aim and reload
I don't wanna know that, babe

On my hotel door
I don't even know if she knows what for
She was crying on my shoulder, I already told ya
Trust and respect is what we do this for
I never intended to be next (you bastard)
But you didn't need to take him to bed, that's all
And I never saw him as a threat (you bastard)
Until you disappeared with him to have sex, of course
It's not like we were both on tour
We were staying on the same fucking hotel floor
And I wasn't looking for a promise or commitment
But it was never just fun, and I thought you were different
This is not the way you realized what you wanted
It's a bit too much, too late if I'm honest
And all this time, God knows I'm singing

Don't fuck with my love
That heart is so cold
All over my home
I don't wanna know that, babe
Don't fuck with my love
I told her she knows
Take aim and reload
I don't wanna know that, babe

Don't fuck with my love
That heart is so cold
All over my home
I don't wanna know that, babe
Don't fuck with my love
I told her she knows




Take aim and reload
I don't wanna know that, babe

Overall Meaning

In Ed Sheeran's song "Don't," he tells the story of meeting a girl late last year who he wasn't really looking to start anything serious with, but ended up falling into a two or three night fling. Months after they separated, they reconnected and he thought it was just to catch up, but she was looking at it as an opportunity for a hook-up. Over time, they start spending more time together and things seemed to be going well until he found out that she had been cheating on him with someone he knew. The lyrics are a warning to her to not mess with his heart again.


The opening line of the song, "I met this girl late last year," is a reference to when Ed Sheeran met his ex-girlfriend Athina Andrelos in mid-2014.


The line "Baby, bring the lemon and a bottle of gin" was inspired by Ed's favorite drink, gin and lemonade.


The song was produced by Rick Rubin, who is known for his work with artists like Johnny Cash, Jay-Z, and the Beastie Boys.


Ed Sheeran wrote "Don't" about a former flame who cheated on him with one of his friends, which he revealed in a 2014 interview with The Mirror.


The outro of the song features an instrumental section that was performed by Irish band Beoga, who also played on several other tracks from Ed Sheeran's album "x."


In interviews, Ed Sheeran has stated that "Don't" was the last song he recorded for his album "x," and that it almost didn't make the cut.


The line "Take aim and reload" is a reference to a line from Kanye West's song "Monster," where Nicki Minaj says "I'm a motherfucking monster, bloodsucker, take aim at myself, take aim at my health."


While the song was rumored to be about his friend Taylor Swift and her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran has denied those claims.


"Don't" was released as a single in the United States on May 20, 2014, and was the fourth single from Ed Sheeran's album "x."


Chords: G D Am C (verse), G D Am Em C (chorus)


Line by Line Meaning

I met this girl late last year
I encountered a woman in the latter part of the previous year.


She said, "Don't you worry if I disappear"
She uttered, "You should not fret in case I vanish."


I told her, "I'm not really looking for another mistake"
I expressed, "I am not actually seeking another misstep."


I called an old friend thinking that the trouble would wait
I phoned an old companion hoping the problem would delay.


But then I jumped right in a week later, returned
However, I intervened and joined in a week following our first meeting.


I reckon she was only looking for a lover to burn
I assume she was merely seeking a paramour to harm.


But I gave her my time for two or three nights
Yet, I bestowed upon her my time for a couple of evenings.


Then I put it on pause until the moment was right
Afterward, I paused until it was apt to continue.


I went away for months until our paths crossed again
I traveled for months until we met again.


She told me, "I was never looking for a friend"
She stated, "I never intended to find a friend."


Maybe you could swing by my room around ten
Perhaps you could visit my room around 10 o'clock.


Baby, bring the lemon and a bottle of gin
Darling, please bring a lemon and a bottle of gin.


We'll be in between the sheets 'til the late AM"
We will be in bed until late in the morning.


Baby, if you wanted me then you should have just said, she's singing
If you desired me, you should have straightforwardly said so. She is singing this.


Don't fuck with my love
Do not play with my emotions.


That heart is so cold
My heart is frigid.


All over my home
Your actions are all over my residence.


I don't wanna know that, babe
I do not want to be aware of that, dear.


I told her she knows
I instructed her that she is already cognizant of it.


Take aim and reload
Target and reload.


And for a couple weeks I only wanna see her
For a few weeks, I only want to spend time with her.


We drink away the days with a takeaway pizza
We consume pizza delivered to us while drinking away the days.


Before, a text message was the only way to reach her
Initially, a text message was the sole method of contacting her.


Now she's staying at my place and loves the way I treat her
At present, she is residing in my place and adores the way I treat her.


Singing out Aretha, all over the track like a feature
Singing a song by Aretha Franklin all over the track like a guest appearance.


And never wants to sleep, I guess that I don't want to either
She never wants to sleep, and I presume that I do not wish to sleep either.


But me and her, we make money the same way
However, we both earn a living utilizing the same method.


Four cities, two planes, the same day
Four cities, two airplanes, the same day.


And those shows have never been what it's about
Those performances have never been the focal point.


But maybe we'll go together and just figure it out
But perhaps we will go together and determine it eventually.


I'd rather put on a film with you and sit on a couch
I prefer to watch a movie with you while sitting on a sofa.


But we should get on a plane or we'll be missing it now
But we ought to board a plane; otherwise, we will miss it now.


Wish I'd have written it down, the way that things played out
I wish I had documented how things unfolded.


When she was kissing him, how I was confused about
When she was kissing him, I was perplexed.


Now she should figure it out, while I'm sat here singing
Now, she should resolve her feelings while I am sitting here singing.


On my hotel door
At my hotel room door.


I don't even know if she knows what for
I am unsure if she is aware of the reason.


She was crying on my shoulder, I already told ya
She was weeping on my shoulder, I previously informed you.


Trust and respect is what we do this for
We do it for trust and respect.


I never intended to be next (you bastard)
I never planned to be next in line (insult included).


But you didn't need to take him to bed, that's all
But you did not have to sleep with him, that is all.


And I never saw him as a threat (you bastard)
I never viewed him as a danger (insult intended).


Until you disappeared with him to have sex, of course
Until you vanished with him to have sexual intercourse.


It's not like we were both on tour
We were not both on tour.


We were staying on the same fucking hotel floor
We were staying on the same hotel floor.


And I wasn't looking for a promise or commitment
And I was not searching for a guarantee or obligation.


But it was never just fun, and I thought you were different
But it was never merely enjoyable, and I believed you were unique.


This is not the way you realized what you wanted
This is not the means by which you recognized what you desired.


It's a bit too much, too late if I'm honest
To be frank, it is excessive and tardy at this point.


And all this time, God knows I'm singing
And throughout all of this time, God knows I am singing.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Joseph Levin, Raphael Saadiq, Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Dawn Sherrice Robinson, Conesha Monet Owens

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