Don't
Nic Howell Lyrics
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Small talk and cheap perfume
When she’s with me she doesn’t even think you
I’m 18 she’s 22
And your the unread text she ain’t responding to
Tell me something I should know
What’s in her head when your in bed
Is when she grabbed my hand and then she said
Don’t let me go home alone tonight
I need you laying by my side
Your perfume’s got me feeling high
I need you
I need you
It’s not your fault you don’t compare
You just don’t look as good as me in underwear
She said let’s me up and I said where
She said it don’t really matter just come pull my hair
Oh I’ll tell you something you should know
I been here once or twice before
I knew I was in over my head
Because she grabbed my hand and then she said
Don’t let me go home alone tonight
I need you laying by my side
Your perfume’s got me feeling high
I need you
I need you
Don’t let me go home alone tonight
I need you laying by my side
Your perfume’s got me feeling high
I need you
I need you
Don’t let me go home alone tonight
I need you laying by my side
Your perfume’s got me feeling high
I need you
I need you
Written by: Nicholas Benjamin Howell, Alexander Morgan Howell II
The song "Don't" by Nic Howell explores a complicated romantic situation where the singer finds himself involved with a woman who is already in a relationship with someone else. The lyrics depict a sense of rebellion and defiance towards the woman's current partner. The opening lines, "Small talk and cheap perfume, when she's with me she doesn't even think of you," suggest that when they are together, the woman is completely focused on the singer and doesn't give her partner any consideration.
The age difference between the singer (18) and the woman (22) adds another layer of complexity to their dynamic. The line "And your the unread text she ain't responding to" signifies that the woman is intentionally ignoring her partner and choosing to be with the singer instead. The singer craves more information about their relationship, asking, "Tell me something I should know, how long y'all been talking for? What's in her head when you're in bed?" He is curious about what goes through her mind when she is intimate with her partner, suggesting that she may not be fully committed to him.
Despite the complicated situation, the woman expresses her desire to not go home alone that night and requests the singer's presence by her side. The repetition of the phrase "I need you" emphasizes her longing for him and the effect his presence has on her. The chorus serves as a plea for the singer to stay with her, as she finds solace and excitement in his company and the scent of his perfume.
Overall, "Don't" captures the intense emotions, longing, and defiance present in a complicated love triangle.
Line by Line Meaning
Small talk and cheap perfume
Engaging in superficial conversation and wearing inexpensive fragrance
When she’s with me she doesn’t even think you
When she spends time with me, she doesn't even consider your existence
I’m 18 she’s 22
I am 18 years old while she is 22
And your the unread text she ain’t responding to
You are the unread text message that she is ignoring
Tell me something I should know
Share with me information that I need to be aware of
How long y’all been talking for
For how long have you both been communicating
What’s in her head when your in bed
What is she thinking about when she is intimate with you
Is when she grabbed my hand and then she said
At that moment, she took hold of my hand and uttered the following
Don’t let me go home alone tonight
Please accompany me back to my place tonight, so I won't be alone
I need you laying by my side
I desire your presence next to me
Your perfume’s got me feeling high
The scent of your fragrance is intoxicating me
It’s not your fault you don’t compare
It is not your fault that you are not as good as me in certain aspects
You just don’t look as good as me in underwear
In the context of wearing underwear, you do not possess the same level of attractiveness as me
She said let’s me up and I said where
She suggested getting up and I responded by asking where we should go
She said it don’t really matter just come pull my hair
She conveyed that the specific location is not significant, but requested me to engage in a physically dominant act
Oh I’ll tell you something you should know
Oh, I will share with you some relevant information
I been here once or twice before
I have experienced a similar situation on one or two occasions in the past
I knew I was in over my head
I was aware that I had gotten myself into a challenging or risky situation
Because she grabbed my hand and then she said
This occurred as she held onto my hand and proceeded to utter the following
Don’t let me go home alone tonight
Please ensure that I do not return home unaccompanied tonight
I need you laying by my side
I require your presence beside me
Your perfume’s got me feeling high
The scent of your fragrance is creating an elevated state of euphoria within me
Don’t let me go home alone tonight
Please make sure that I do not go back to my place unaccompanied
I need you laying by my side
I long for you to be beside me
Your perfume’s got me feeling high
The scent of your fragrance is evoking a heightened sensation within me
Don’t let me go home alone tonight
Please do not allow me to return home unaccompanied tonight
I need you laying by my side
I crave your presence beside me
Your perfume’s got me feeling high
The aroma of your fragrance is causing me to experience an elevated state
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alexander Morgan II Howell, Nicholas Benjamin Howell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Diaz
Out here crushing toxic masculinity like a boss!! Good vibes!! 🎶✌🏼✨
Iusedtowrite
Such a bop. Deserves much more views.
isaac rolon
I feel bad for the people who haven’t discovered you yet
Tanbir Nr
Exactly
Margie uwu
esta canción es demasiado buena, Dioss
Sara Carrillo
I LOVE THIS SONG, I WANT MORE!
edibleflowers
I mean, wow! NIC is detrimentally underrated!
Manab Mohanty
This is so good 👍 Great work man I really wish you all the success. You deserve it
by30l
make more themes like this! love it!
Nani's Mess
Your song has been elected song of October 2020! You guys deserve it 🏆