Mistake
MOBY (Richard Melville Hall) Lyrics

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[Repeat x2]
Don't speak to me this way
Don't ever let me say
Don't leave me again [Repeat x2]
I never felt this loss before
And the world is closing doors
I never wanted anything more

[Repeat x2]
Don't hug me this way
Don't touch me this way
Don't hug me again [Repeat x2]
Don't hug me this way
Don't touch me this way
Don't hug me this again

I never felt this loss before
And the world is closing doors
I never wanted anything more
Don't let me make the same mistake again
Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
Don't let me make the same mistake again
I never felt this loss before
And the world is closing doors

I never wanted anything more
Please, don't let me make the same mistake again [Repeat x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "Mistake" by Moby is a plea to a loved one, asking them not to hurt him again. The singer, throughout the song, implores the person not to speak to him, touch him or hug him if they're not fully invested in the relationship. He believes that the world is closing doors on him, experiencing loss for the first time, and he needs the person's care and attention to feel loved and wanted.

The chorus "Don't let me make the same mistake again" is a sincere request from the singer not to fall into the same pattern of neglecting himself and allowing the other person not to have an emotional investment in their relationship. The singer is looking for security, and asking for forgiveness for any prior mistakes he may have made, hoping that the other person would give him one more chance.

It is a beautiful song that speaks to the heart of the human experience of wanting to feel loved and needed. It is also an acknowledgment that relationships can be challenging, and people make mistakes. Still, with care, patience, and understanding, people can overcome those mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't speak to me this way
Please do not use that tone with me

Don't ever let me say
Do not allow me to speak in a hurtful manner

Don't leave me again
Do not abandon me once more

I never felt this loss before
I have never experienced this kind of sadness

And the world is closing doors
I feel like options are decreasing and opportunities are out of reach

I never wanted anything more
I have never desired anything as much as this before

Don't hug me this way
Please do not embrace me like this

Don't touch me this way
Please do not touch me like this

Don't hug me again
Please avoid hugging me in this manner

Don't let me make the same mistake again
Please prevent me from repeating the same error

Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
I am begging you to stop me from making the same error

Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
I am asking you to help me avoid repeating past mistakes

And the world is closing doors
I feel like options are decreasing and opportunities are out of reach

I never wanted anything more
I have never desired anything as much as this before

Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
I am pleading with you to prevent me from repeating past wrongs

Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
I am requesting your assistance in avoiding a previous blunder

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Melville Hall

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Comments from YouTube:

@wandawittwer6465

6y↑244

My dad always listened to this song when I was younger. Now he's gone and this song means so much to me.

@elisavieira737

3y↑5

🌞❤️😘

@user-wx55

2y↑5

😭Я вас понимаю.

@maramelthecat

2y↑2

My dad always played this album in the car

@_MinskBelarus

1y↑5

@@user-wx55 Песне всего то лет 12. И пост написан 4 года назад. Как быстро летит время .... всего несколько лет - и песня уже из детства. И папы нет ....

@silvana11221122

1y↑3

Hope your okay .. my dad died this year and i know what you mean 😭😭

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@aragorn_111o

28w↑22

14 years later this song is still amazing

@NJhihnjo

12y↑69

"Please don't let me make the same mistake again" Gives me the shivers

@MultiMonaa

14y↑190

''you want to hate someone for what they did, but deep down you just love them''

@nev6250

3y↑4

👍

@jkuhede

3y↑3

🥺

@chrisrat2720

3y↑3

Misantroph like me ✌☻☮

@chrisrat2720

3y↑2

Just a little little the old Bowie Songs -✌☻☮

@amandussingh7075

3y↑7

That's because deep within you carry a small but very profound piece of theirs

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@jones5541

8y↑45

why?😢 i can't watch this without cry, i love this, thanks moby for made something so beauty

@EveryyLoL

7y↑3

Soluk Bayan me too but me it remenber me of my unhappy childhood

@LightBlazeMC

7y↑2

So agreed... Very few songs work on me like this. This is magic only Moby does... 😭💯💯

@josclement

11w↑1

same happens to me...can't listen it without crying

@loljk1991

3y↑260

I just watched the movie " The next Three days" and I discovered my new favourite song that I could listen to when I feel low.

@Bradders-gy1zp

2y↑6

Me too!

@joebartles3986

2y↑4

Me too

@millionssins

2y↑7

Same! Altogether with a new comfort movie, I actually loved The next tree days a lot and the music was excellent

@joseliaraujo1671

2y↑2

Me too!!

@meganm.6538

2y↑2

💓💓💓💓💓

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@user-ku7ys1qz7h

5y↑156

Nostalgia, depression and regret all mixed into a concoction made by Moby

@kostass.1023

5y↑2

This depression killing me slowly...

@railgap

4y↑4

I have occasionally wondered what sort of life younger Moby led which earned him such painful insight into the human condition so early - he wasn't that old. He strikes me as having a very old soul - kinda like Queen Latifa.

@kendragon2012

4y↑1

@@railgap Just finished his autobiography 'Then it fell apart.' It explains it.

@WorldTurningPodcast

5y↑90

This guy’s music is amazing. He’s a true artist

@russelldwilliams1002

2y↑1

I agree completely. He has a helluva range across genres that ii dig 90% of......

@AprilGoesBoom

13y↑52

It's crazy how well Moby can capture emotion in music.

@muhablaha

14y↑95

Moby is certainly one of the best musicians of modern time. Not only because of his music, but also because of his contributions to the society.

@portillamail

2y↑6

12 years later, this still holds true.

@TheLivestyle95

13y↑44

A teardrop rolls down my face everytime I hear this song... :'( I'm proud to live on the same planet as moby

@albaniab13

8y↑209

I never felt this lost before
and the world is closing doors
I never wanted anything more

@seanbrown9496

5y↑4

Same mistake again

@lifeislife9875

3y↑55

One of the best songs ever, forever...

@GasparGa

9y↑74

Ive never felt this lost before :(

@DanielFranc35

8y↑9

don't speak to me this way" hahaha

@xDE_SOL4TIONx

AND A WORLD ...

@shelliepsyd

12y↑17

I love this song! Moby is amazing, his songs are so deep and meaningful which is rare in today's music.

@pothead93

10y↑188

makes me wanna cry:(

@vanesatula5059

10y↑21

i cried!!

@anitatapia4254

6y↑8

I always thought that Mobi has some special talent for each song, I always feel I wanted cry when I hear it

@Nikita_G

5y↑2

Me too

@davidestrambino

DAVIDE STRAMBINO Conservo il silenzio interiore attraverso il rumore

@ptichicaa

2y↑5

I use to cry so much watching this video when my dog died. It still has the same effect. There something really special about this song and video that allways takes me to another dimension. Moby u rock. <3

@DoubleBread

6y↑143

This is painful in so many ways

@morag2808

5y↑4

i feel the same :(

@jonjones7500

8y↑341

The next 3 days brought me here <3

@yago427

8y↑3

me too :)

@plastiklily290

8y↑1

+jon jones same

@robertovisa77

+jon jones and me too

@folladordeprostis

8y↑1

great movie!!

@DJSaoFlashBack

8y↑1

Eu tbm vim aqui por causa do filme 72 Horas

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@stewartmiller6075

Moby is a brilliant artist. A genius. I wish he would tour in the UK so I can see him perform

@shortie_2023

28w↑3

I wish Moby would bring more music out like this. He really is a genius.

@doncostello9024

9y↑164

Don't hug me this way, don't touch me this way
Don't hurt me again, don't hurt me again..

@yustrick2167

9y↑10

Hurt*

@MrLazini

7y↑2

What is love?

@taiszo1984

6y↑8

@@MrLazini Love is a lie. True love doesn't exist anymore. Everything is based on wealth status. Have more money means be happy.... this world is lost...

@vxnessz1765

5y↑1

Lukas Michalski we have lost hope in humanity

@vhclopes

10y↑26

Beyond the universe. Piece of art.

@tiamatxvxianash9202

You pretty well summed it up. I still can't stop watching and studying it. Think I'll do another spell of contemplation in the desert.

@ninasamurai358

4y↑127

His voice makes me depressed, but I love it though.

@lucaborroni8626

4y↑8

Me too...he hits a part of my soul.Please don t let me make the same mistake again..Moby is for hurted people i think

@boro_bvb

4y↑2

такая же хня

@user-zz8zw7vf5z

Не знаю о чем с анг.проблема но ✌

@user-zz8zw7vf5z

@@boro_bvb а то одни иностранцы.)))

@boro_bvb

@@user-zz8zw7vf5z ну типа его голос в депрессульку вгоняет, но это нравится)

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@idontapproveofyourlifestyle

24w↑3

Hearing this song when I was younger was something, but now I'm older and wiser through force, the lyrics hit differently

@Agrippa31BC

5y↑17

I miss when I listened to this just for being a great song. When it starts making personal sense it hits right in the feels.

@Hans-yo2cq

1y↑1

I hate growing up for that reason.

@buddhabuddha9136

2y↑10

Absolutely amazing it is a very unique blend of the spirit of David Bowie’s music & Pink Floyd “The Wall” This guy’s a True Artist of our Time! It parallels Levi Robin’s “No Other” deep messages to see in between the lines! Congratulations

@kierand2132

51w↑15

As someone who's alone most of the time and through unforseen circumstances lost two dogs this hits hard

@petra2611

49w↑1

❤❤❤

@user-wy1ox4dh2e

49w↑3

Я тоже был в одиночестве рядом не было любимого человека,родители умерли брат начал спиваться и болеть,работаю на заводе когда отдыхаю на природе когда выходной или перед сном слушаю хиты моби спасибо что вы есть на этой земле великий волшебник клавиш,нот и хитов!)

@Suzy21111

48w↑3

My condolences as know our fur-babies are with us
for such a short time & their love is missed so much
when they journey to Rainbow Bridge & there they wait
to meet us again someday . . . 🐶🐕

@user-ie8pr7rh9x

37w↑1

@@user-wy1ox4dh2eпохожая ситуация, тоже остался абсолютно один. Moby помогает и соединяет наши сердца со всех уголков мира… 🙏🏻

@lucerocolungafan

11y↑10

one of the most beautiful songs ever it makes me cry every time I hear it

@wulverineloegan14

5y↑14

"We will always make mistakes, the only thing that matters is the forgiveness we may or may not behold."

@mandydumesny4286

4y↑1

Some mistakes aren’t actually mistakes but choices. They’re the ones that can never ever be forgiven. When someone’s choices destroy (I mean seriously destroy) another that’s when the word forgive ceases to exist.

@MaggieHurtado

YES!

@richardkrigstein3575

4y↑8

Once in awhile, a song comes along that says it perfectly. This song made me cry. Makes me want to remove my emotion chip for good.

@tianadigiulio5173

Same ☹

@stockholmarna

13y↑18

Best song to just let your feelings come out to

@-Datura-

5y↑4

I come here and I feel so wrecked throughout the song. I come out at the end with such a kaleidoscope of nostalgia and emotions but smile. Every damn time! Nice track, Moby!

@frid2

13y↑2

I can't watch this video without the tears in my eyes. This was a madness in his concert. "Love it" is not just enough.

@stacieeva5658

3y↑13

While listening to the song I want to hug my dog and never leave him again !

@nathalieboucher2952

1y↑10

J'adore depuis 20 ans!
Tatoué sur ma peau !

@sergserg8780

5y↑42

Моби спасибо тебе за то,что ты один из первых,кто привил мне вкус к хорошей музыке!

@railgap

4y↑4

Moby, all your animations you and yours have done are really wonderful illuminations of the songs they accompany. Thank you for giving us everything that you have so far. Looking forward to your impending new work.

@LoveAndPeaceOccurs

6y↑2

Thank You Moby and all who deserve Thanks for this song and video. Unconditional Love ... May we stop not seeing it and feeling it and sharing it with all. Love and Peace to All

@user-lb4so4vx7i

7y↑63

Мне одному хочется, чтобы клипы Moby не кончались?

@f7lf471

7y↑3

Константин Безугленко ты не один

@bipolarewok

Yes

@romalevin6798

Еееееаааааааассссссс)

@user-vd6cu8jd9b

Песни тех лет не кончались,нулевых,мне уже 57

@_MinskBelarus

Да, одному

@xXeasternX

10y↑137

why does this life has to be so painful?

@alysgrant6732

7y↑24

Markus Nami , live has to be painful, this way we can really understand, respect & even truly enjoy joy. If there was only joy, we wouldn't even know that it was joy. it's a sad but true fact!

@adamalikhan1357

I don't know

@Jkfrasier1980

Àlys Grant jus runnn

@Ellie.12866

5y↑2

Because it is beautiful

@TheSargassumBaccifer

5y↑7

Life is a continuous training in loss. Sometimes this leaves me exhausted and terrified.

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@deniszanella365

4y↑1

The next three days. Fantastic movie with this fantastic song.
Thank you Mr Moby.

@maui5872

1y↑5

The next three days what a wonderful and romantic movie. I love it and I love the song too ❤

@prabhatsingh7577

1y↑2

True , my fav movie of all time, all the emotions and the soundtracks , captivating movie indeed

@MaggieHurtado

3y↑1

I love you Moby. WOW! Your voice. The music. The sounds. Everything. So powerful. It touches ones heart in so many ways.

@anaflaviapincernopouza9218

3y↑2

That song made me crying a lot...How many mistakes do we make in our lives ? How much guilty can one deal with ? 😞😞😞

@dariodibartolo343

8y↑8

this song touches my heart chords and gives me shivers, every time and again

@translatorsafy

5y↑6

I came from the next three days
Searched for the song and found this!!
Best movie and best song

@dey6990

Moby track, Mistake... Oh my days. literally cuts through to my soul.. just had music on in background, as ya do while checking messages.. This track came on and for no reason my chest starting aching , I got a cold chill and burst into tears !!!! Never has this happened to me before but now everytime I play this and BE THE ONE ... I can't control my emotions ... Incredible .. AMAZING TRACKS .. THANKYOU MOBY

@zoranpusic7577

3y↑3

Beautiful song.

@SananSalar

12y↑1

What I understand of this songs meaning by the video: It's about an aftermath of breaking up. You'll learn about the consequences, remember what you've lost. Then you understand it can't continue like this. . What I've understood from the song: In the aftermath of the breakup, you understand that you don't want to be hurt like that again. . Moby and the rest. Thank you for completing the scene with this video.

@kitouxxx

5y↑2

I can not complain about my life. So why am I so much liking this song? This feeling is so strong...

@kataulla8244

5y↑6

Moby: The master of creating feelings!

@ntelas46

3y↑1

Heard this earlier and it made me remember the old days. What a masterpiece this song is.

@spirosmats403

4y↑5

2020..thank you moby..

@makingtouch551

9y↑5

Ok, that's it, I cry ........ excellent!

@francesbell9465

3y↑4

He sounds so much like David Bowie in this. Stunning song

@wdharvey1

13y↑8

sometimes, Moby's music takes me to tears....he emotes so many feelings, so much emotion, so much passion...I cannot express how he sometimes takes me to a place where I feel comfortable....

@neilsingh5923

Same Here!!.......Whenever I listen to his music, I just feel like I'm in heaven. You're never ALONE!!!💯✨🙏

@KillianGrenier13

26w↑2

Showed my 8 y/o brother and 5 y/o sister this, and now this is their favorite song

@papelonas

14y↑7

este señor realmente te toca el corazón, con cada una de sus canciones....

@josechiquilho7598

4y↑5

Great song. Great Muscician. Great Man.

@nicksigge3117

9y↑33

Don't let me make the same mistake again

@Sourcefractal1

13y↑2

awsome lyrics.. so deep!! and great movie!! what you do in love for love and what you dont have to put up for love!

@Ulumulu929

13y↑1

Such a littly wonderful Cartoon...touches me sooo deep inside... Reminds me of own mistakes, own situations, own losses... The Scene where the Two become reunited, brought tears to my eyes...

@geraldfrankel538

6y↑2

Thank you Moby, 🕊️💓😊

@Johnmushroom1995

13y↑2

brings tears to my eye, beautiful song and animation

@monicahanna5282

8y↑4

This song is everything I am.

@dimitrispolitis3135

9y↑24

best song ever written!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@topclinch

Geia sou, Ellinara.

@christosmataftsis

Top Clinch γειααααα μετά από 4 χρόνια άμα απαντήσεις σε παραδέχομαι 🙂😔

@Michielvg_

2y↑1

Such a beautiful song

@jorgecinefilo

15y↑1

Nice video, great song. The lyrics seem to be about love and lovers but the video is about friendship. Moby is a genius.

@marilenetorchelsenalves6688

4y↑2

Moby...you are the best Forever!

@happyshorty

13y↑2

great!!!! great!!!! freaking song.... its so amazing, i love this artist, he really knows how to express and relates to everyones feelings, i would say this album "wait for me" is so freaking awesome....

@aprilsky1666

How fantastic is this clip? Sooo endearing Moby and love this song. Thank you.

@MrRedsentry

7y↑232

This is what Bowie would have sounded like on a Joy Division song

@JORGECZ5

4y↑6

One of the best comment ever.

@nomis7791

4y↑2

SonnyBoi1978 you’re a fucking wanker!

@dindenia6971

4y↑2

This song was going to be played by Bowie, when I heard it in the movie the next 3 days, I thought it was his and I love it

@willrueb9573

@@dindenia6971 Thank you so much! I was trying to figure out where I heard this song.

@davidestrambino

4y↑1

DAVIDE STRAMBINO Conservo il silenzio interiore attraverso il rumore

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@MrVAGELIS3

perfect !!we love moby..from come again to greece

@GlassChild666

4y↑1

Great song, album, and video.

@zarelin

14y↑1

great song.. great album ... moby is amazing!!

@kevinhillbrand

10y↑1

What a beautiful song!!

@Goreveign

12y

NextThreeDays brought me here.. And I must say, this song is very beautiful. It caught my attention and ears right away.

@jannisstefanis519

10y↑8

I was crying while looking this.

@tejaram443

5y↑1

@nicentoasty

7y↑1

You make me smile, and cry all at the same. I sent this to my Father, Thanks mate:D

@Gabriele.Mariani

I have an addiction to The Next Three Days. And this song is perfect as a soundtrack to the film. Love them both

@jawvees2585

1y↑2

Legend✨️

@kotosqoposrly

8y↑1

Finally a video from Moby that has a happy ending. And is happy overall.

@Pazuzu4ParAnoID

12y↑2

Hey Moby, thank you very much for your music!!!

@jgtx75063

9y↑98

Take good care of the ones who love you people.

@monicahanna5282

8y↑3

+jpat gon Very true, very important.

@kellyb7437

5y↑3

I wish people felt the way you do.

@mandydumesny4286

jpat gon yeah but watch out they don’t turn on you
After 27 years and barely say bye before waltzing off into their new, already sorted and prepared new life. “You’ll be right”...... Fuck you. I don’t look too bad in orange, it brings out the blackness in my heart, sorry I mean my eyes

@bobbafriend2452

Its too late for me

@davidestrambino

DAVIDE STRAMBINO Conservo il silenzio interiore attraverso il rumore

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@robertyoung5061

Moby just kills it! Thanks for posting this gem!

@rorycameron96

5y↑1

Powerfully moving!

@organicpotatoes3796

my uncle used to watch moby when i was two and show me some videos. This brings back memories.

@66Freesia

33w

Absolutely stunning song

@spanakv.3.089

41w

Moby, thank you for this song!

@MrLYN274

8y↑198

after watching this video i cuddled with my dog and hes like "wtf dude?!"

@PoohPuggaGaming

6y↑1

MrLYN274 same here my dog has no soul

@uneedahug8649

lol :'^ )

@whatshisname3304

5y↑3

he talks, that's quite a dog. could you ask him some canine related questions for me?

@bipolarewok

5y↑7

I know dogs and they don't have "wtf dude?" in their vocabulary. The closest thing is "Wow, this is an unexpected yet totally awesome surprise!". Are you sure your dog is not a cat in disguise?

@eldr4362

5y↑4

@@PoohPuggaGaming your dog is a cat

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@AnnaSpiakowska

8y↑1

Beautiful song ❤️

@userdetails1

This, Pale Horses and Why does my Heart are good tracks to listen to when feeling down.

@jeannehyland7743

4y↑1

one of his many bests

@tsbol

14y

Amazing tune, one of Moby best,,, good stuff pumps you up

@MrNig1

13y

Memories... Moby..... You Friken Rock.

@diegoosorio5176

4y↑6

I've never felt this lost before, everyday is pain

@davidkotkowski685

4y↑2

Beautiful soul you posted this five month ago I hope you are doing well and in better place remember that you are on a journey to disvoer what you are all about keep going and smile have faith in our beautiful Creator that he has a plan for you embrace your beautiful soul:)

@AZNIMPACT

3y↑2

@@davidkotkowski685 idk what did he think about your text but i felt so good after read ur this comment. thx a lot buddy.

@TaraGothGirl

12y↑1

It's one of the greatest movies of all time, ya turkey!

@Scaramanga76

5y↑1

Loved it and almost cried...

@skorchedutopia

14y↑1

I've always been fond of Moby, maybe just because he's such a screwball, but his music has maintained a certain degree of uniqueness over the years. This album is certainly no exception.

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