Don't Even Think
Nneka Lyrics


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You will never see me crawl
You will never see me beg
For the pride that you have
For the fact that you are you
For the joy you brought to me
For the pain you made me feel
Words have meanings, but actions speak louder
Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it
I still will stand for you make me strong

For is this what we have made
For the sunshine and the rain
For the talents that you claim, you still are human so just relax
For the hearts that you have broken, for the blood that you have been sucking
For the riches you have been claiming
I would stop you from your greed
'Cause you got to know that you would go too far
For you shall never prosper with someone's loss
For broad, broad is the way that you are o
You're running in the wrong direction

Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it
Don't even think about it, you make me full
Don't even think about it, you make me weak
Don't even think about it, you make me
I still will stand for you make me strong

You make me strong

For the love that did deceive, for the hate that you conceived
For the fact that you did what you did, I still would stand

In solitude, I am closest to life, to love
What drives me is loneliness
My heart is hardened, senses are numb
Can't feel nothing, can't hear no one, is almost like
I'm invisible but I would stand for I'm strong
Still stand naked, not one day and don't realize
I'm not complete without the Lord
I'm learning and I'm growing in my pain
But I reach out to the most high
For he is my keeper, God is my keeper, love is my keeper

You make me full, don't even think about it
You make me weak, don't even think about it
You make me full, don't even think about it
You make me strong, don't even think about it
You make me strong, don't even think about it
You make me full, don't even think about it
You make me weak, don't even think about it
You make me
I still will stand





Love is my keeper

Overall Meaning

Nneka's song "Don" is a powerful and introspective piece that speaks of strength in the face of adversity, pride, and greed. The song's opening lines, "You will never see me crawl / You will never see me beg," reveal the singer's unwavering and unyielding disposition when it comes to holding on to her self-respect and dignity. The following lines allude to the pride and joy someone brings to her life while also acknowledging the pain they have caused her. The repeated phrase "Don't even think about it" serves as a warning to those who might take advantage of her or cause her further pain.


The second verse of the song speaks of the consequences of greed and the harm it brings to others. The singer urges the greedy individual not to think about their ill-gotten gains, which have come at the expense of others. She insists that they will never prosper with someone else's loss and warns that they are running in the wrong direction. The final verse delves into the singer's personal struggles with loneliness and her realization that she needs the Lord and love to keep her whole.


Overall, "Don" is a song about standing tall and refusing to be broken or beaten down by life's challenges. It speaks of the power of self-respect, the destructive nature of greed, and the importance of love and spiritual grounding.


Line by Line Meaning

You will never see me crawl
I will never submit to your power


You will never see me beg
I will never plead for mercy


For the pride that you have
For your sense of superiority


For the fact that you are you
For your self-centeredness


For the joy you brought to me
For the happiness you once gave me


For the pain you made me feel
For the suffering you caused me


Words have meanings, but actions speak louder
What you do is more important than what you say


Don't even think about it
Do not even consider continuing your harmful actions


I still will stand for you make me strong
I will continue to resist you because you give me strength


For is this what we have made
Is this what we have created


For the sunshine and the rain
For the good and bad times


For the talents that you claim, you still are human so just relax
Even though you have skills, you are still mortal and should take it easy


For the hearts that you have broken, for the blood that you have been sucking
For the emotional and physical damage you have caused


For the riches you have been claiming
For the wealth you have acquired through unethical means


I would stop you from your greed
I will prevent you from being consumed by your desire for more


'Cause you got to know that you would go too far
You need to be aware that your actions have consequences


For you shall never prosper with someone's loss
You can never truly succeed at another's expense


For broad, broad is the way that you are o
You are on a wide path of destruction


You're running in the wrong direction
You are heading towards failure


You make me strong
You give me strength


For the love that did deceive, for the hate that you conceived
For the false affection and malicious intentions you had


For the fact that you did what you did, I still would stand
Despite your actions, I will continue to resist you


In solitude, I am closest to life, to love
I feel most connected to existence and affection when alone


What drives me is loneliness
Isolation is my motivation


My heart is hardened, senses are numb
I am emotionally detached


Can't feel nothing, can't hear no one, is almost like I'm invisible but I would stand for I'm strong
I feel ignored, but I will continue to resist because I am strong


Still stand naked, not one day and don't realize I'm not complete without the Lord
I stand exposed, but I understand that I am incomplete without my faith


I'm learning and I'm growing in my pain
I am developing despite the hardship


But I reach out to the most high
I turn to my faith


For he is my keeper, God is my keeper, love is my keeper
My faith, my love, protect and guide me


You make me full
You satisfy me


You make me weak
You diminish my strength




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARCUS NIGSCH, NNEKA-LUCIA EGBUNA

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