Don't You
Nova and the Experience Lyrics

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Will you still love me
when I don't love you?
I sure hope you do.
It would be an ego boost.
When I leave you, will you still be true,
phone me up every night,
ask me if I'm eating right?
Cause I can't stay with you,

I've got other things to do,
but while I'm away
it sure would be great if you would wait for me
cherish my memory keep my picture by your bed
remember all the things I said.
And you know if you would it would make me look good
and everyone would say he's quite a guy.
I hate working it's so stupid.
I'd much rather not have to do it.
If you really love me honey get another job
and send me the money.

If people knew that I could make you do that
then everyone would say he's quite a guy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nova and the Experience's song "Don't You" convey a mixture of insecurity, selfishness, and manipulation within a romantic relationship. The singer questions whether their partner will still love them when they no longer reciprocate those feelings. Despite this, they express a desire for their partner to continue loving them because it would boost their ego. The singer also expects their partner to remain faithful and concerned about their well-being even when they are physically absent. They acknowledge their own need for freedom and other commitments, while also wanting their partner to wait for them, cherish their memory, and obediently comply with their requests.

These lyrics depict a complex and unhealthy dynamic where the singer values their own desires and ego above the emotional well-being and independence of their partner. It highlights a lack of empathy and a sense of entitlement, with the singer expecting their partner to do whatever it takes to please them. The lyrics also address the singer's dislike for work and a desire for financial support without any consideration for their partner's own needs and aspirations.

Overall, "Don't You" presents a selfish and manipulative perspective within the context of a romantic relationship, shedding light on the negative consequences of such behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

Will you still love me
Will your love for me remain steadfast and unwavering

when I don't love you?
even if my feelings for you diminish or fade away

I sure hope you do.
I genuinely desire and wish for you to still love me

It would be an ego boost.
This would greatly inflate my sense of self-importance and pride

When I leave you, will you still be true,
When I am physically apart from you, will you remain faithful and loyal

phone me up every night,
Call me consistently every evening

ask me if I'm eating right?
Inquire about my dietary habits and well-being

Cause I can't stay with you,
Because I am unable to remain in your presence

I've got other things to do,
I have various tasks and obligations to tend to

but while I'm away
During the period when I am not by your side

it sure would be great if you would wait for me
It would be highly appreciated if you patiently await my return

cherish my memory keep my picture by your bed
Hold my memory dear and keep a photograph of me next to your sleeping area

remember all the things I said.
Recall and retain in your thoughts and heart all the words I shared with you

And you know if you would it would make me look good
And, you understand that if you were to fulfill these desires, it would enhance my image and reputation

and everyone would say he's quite a guy.
Furthermore, it would result in others expressing admiration and recognition towards me

I hate working it's so stupid.
I despise engaging in labor, finding it mundane and foolish

I'd much rather not have to do it.
I would greatly prefer to avoid the necessity of performing work

If you really love me honey get another job
If your love for me is genuine, my dear, consider finding alternative employment

and send me the money.
And then, send me the monetary compensation earned from your new occupation

If people knew that I could make you do that
If others were aware that I possess the capability to influence you in such a way

then everyone would say he's quite a guy
Then individuals would universally acknowledge and admire my persuasive abilities

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Taking off in a coupe de ville
She's buckled up on AV
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