Don't
Nic Howell Lyrics


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Written by: Nicholas Benjamin Howell, Alexander Morgan Howell II


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
How long y’all been talking for
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

Overall Meaning

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




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Written by: Alexander Morgan II Howell, Nicholas Benjamin Howell

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David Diaz

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Your song has been elected song of October 2020! You guys deserve it 🏆

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